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Gallagher, Arlene F. – Update on Law-Related Education, 1991
Suggests that the First Amendment is about tolerance of others enjoying their freedoms. Presents an activity for learning about the holidays that are celebrated in the United States and elsewhere. Encourages teachers to have students survey community attitudes about holidays. Includes a list of children's literature concerning religions and…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Childrens Literature, Community Attitudes, Elementary Education

Update on Law-Related Education, 1998
Offers a forum that is a student-organized role play addressing the controversy about whether prayer should be allowed in public schools. Expounds that the students are asked to incorporate information provided in this issue of "Update on Law-related Education" with independent research to form opinions on this controversy. (CMK)
Descriptors: Freedom of Speech, Law Related Education, Persuasive Discourse, Public Education

Gallagher, Arlene F. – Update on Law-Related Education, 1991
Describes a two-day activity in which elementary students examine voting rights, the right to assemble, and women's suffrage. Explains the game, "Assemble, Reassemble," and a student-produced talk show with five students playing the roles of leaders of the women's suffrage movement. Profiles Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, Susan…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Biographies, Civil Liberties, Class Activities