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LESSON PLAN

Dec. 18, 2007

Holiday Tree

Topic: 1. Diversity in American society

Standard 11: Understands the role of diversity in American life and the importance of shared values, political beliefs, and civic beliefs in an increasingly diverse American society

Benchmark 4.  Knows why constitutional values and principles must be adhered to when managing conflicts over diversity

Discussion Questions

  1. What do you think the tree at Rockefeller Center should be called?

  2. Do you think Americans should always follow long-time traditions?

  3. Do you think the Rabbi had a right to threaten the SeaTac airport with a lawsuit if officials didn't agree to display a menorah?

  4. Do you think the tree at Rockefeller Center is an unconstitutional establishment of religion?

  5. Do you believe a Christmas tree is religious?

Media Literacy

News stories can be divided into two types: "News you need to know" and "News you want to know." Of all the headlines and stories in today's show, which of the stories was a "need to know" story, and why?


Writing Experience

 

Do you feel that your local government has ever violated your rights by putting up religious decorations in your city? Write one paragraph.


Vocabulary

- First Amendment

- Traditionalist

- Conservatives

- Menorah

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