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VA Statute for Religious Freedom, II. Matching Activity Lesson Plan

VA Statute for Religious Freedom, II. Matching Activity Lesson Plan

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Learners read and analyze primary source documents. In this matching lesson, students read sections of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. Learners match the document sections with paraphrased sections and discuss the accuracy of the paraphrases.

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the bill of rights, constitutional amendments

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bill of rights, virginia declaration of rights, virginia statute, social studies

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Grade

9th - 12th

Subjects

Social Studies & History

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Duration

1 hr

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