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This Marsh v. Chambers and the Establishment Clause lesson plan also includes:
- The Establishment Clause and Lee v. Weisman
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1983 Supreme Court case Marsh v. Chambers, which centers on whether opening a legislative session with a prayer violates the Establishment Clause in the First Amendment to the US Constitution, is the focus of a series of discussions and activities.
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- Have class members investigate the law and practice of their state legislature on the question
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- There is a $35.00 charge for the documentary
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- The richly detailed plan is carefully scaffolded and includes the text of the court decision
- A link to a second case, Lee v. Weisman, is provided
Cons
- The associated Voices of American Law documentary must be purchased
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