Lesson Plan

You Can't Say That in School? The Case of Lee v. Weisman

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The Supreme Court case Lee v. Weisman is the focus of a lesson plan that examines religion in public schools. After reading a summary of the case and before reading the verdict, pupils use their knowledge of the First Amendment to discuss the case and recommend a decision. They then read the court's decision and explain why they agree or disagree with the ruling.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Invite an administrator to talk with the class about their district's policy regarding graduation ceremonies
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires copies, one per participant, of the "Balancing Rights: The Case of Lee v. Weisman" worksheet
  • Presumes class members have previously studied cases and facts related to the First Amendment
  • A protocol must be in place to conduct a safe and respectful discussion
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Pros
  • Includes a teacher background sheet on the case
Cons
  • None