Download or read book A Teacher's Guide to Religion in American Life written by John B. Leach and published by . This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Religious people, events, ideas, and movements - from the Colonial period to the present - have been at the heart of the American story. Without understanding a good deal about religion, we can't understand the history of the United States. Though sparse before, textbooks and standards arebeginning to include more about religion. It follows that there should be resources to help teachers address religion events and ideas in their classes. A Teacher's Guide to Religion in American Life produced by the First Amendment Center is such a resource built as a supplement to Oxford's awardwinning Religion in American Life series for young adult readers. The Teacher's Guide, endorsed by the American Federation of Teachers, is a broad overview complete with hints on presentations and sample lesson plans.