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Splitt, David A. – Executive Educator, 1984

Reviewing recent court decisions on home schooling, the author points out that it should reflect public school classroom activities. (MD)

Descriptors: Child Neglect, Children, Court Litigation, Curriculum

The First Amendment Freedoms: Cornerstones of Democracy.

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Schlene, Vickie J. – Social Education, 1990

Reviews 10 resources on First Amendment issues and related social studies topics available from the Educational Resource Information Center (ERIC). Presents information pertinent both to the classroom teacher and to school administrators concerned about First Amendment issues. Gives annotated bibliographical information. (CH)

Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education

Liberty: Constitutional Update. Bar/School Partnership Programs Series.

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American Bar Association, Chicago, IL. Special Committee on Youth Education for Citizenship. – 1988

This is the first of four special handbooks on constitutional themes. "The Idea of Liberty" (I. Starr) suggests that for teaching purposes, the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights is an excellent operating definition of liberty. "Introducing the First Amendment" (D. Sorenson) is a lesson plan for use with upper elementary and…

Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Class Activities, Constitutional Law

Smoking and the First Amendment: A Unit of Study.

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Fernekes, William R. – Social Science Record, 1988

Provides a model reflective inquiry strategy to educate students about the controversy surrounding the proposed ban on tobacco advertising. Presents a 15-day lesson sequence which explores implications for clashes between individual rights and state power, and includes a list of resources for classroom use. (LS)

Descriptors: Advertising, Civics, Civil Liberties, Elementary Secondary Education