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» Extending the Lesson

» Lesson Objectives:

• Students will learn about the role of religion in immigration to the North American continent.
• Students will learn about religious conflict and intolerance in Colonial America.

» Materials Needed:

• Computers with Internet access
• Student Worksheets: "The Role of Religion in the Founding of the American Republic" and "True/False Quiz"

» Time Needed:

30 minutes to prepare (can be done for homework) and 30-45 minutes to present information to each other.

» Procedure:

If there is time, students should consult the article Religion and the Founding of the American Republic [http://lcweb.loc.gov/exhibits/religion/rel01.html] from the Library of Congress Web site as background. This site describes the persecution in Europe of various Christian religions by other Christian religions.

Step One: Working Alone (This could be done for homework)

1. Divide the class into the seven groups listed on Student Worksheet "The Role of Religion in the Founding of the American Republic."
2. All students should read the introduction as assigned in the Student Worksheet.
3. Students should then read the section of the Library of Congress Web site that they have been assigned.
4. Using the Student Worksheet, students should take notes as directed.

Step Two: Comparing Notes
Students should spend 10 minutes in their groups, comparing their understanding of what they have read.

Step Three: Sharing Information
Students should reassemble as a whole class and, sitting with their groups, give an overview of their findings.

» Method of Assessment:

Completion of Student Worksheet: "True/False Quiz"

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