another method to teach these concepts to the students. (It also makes for interesting, 
positive comments from home from parents who are learning right along with the students 
as they drill their children on the material to be tested) 

Lesson Presentations 

We, at NCCS, desire to make it as easy and practical as possible to conduct these 
series of lessons. We have, therefore, developed two options: 

1. The teacher follows the outline and the lesson objectives, becomes so conversant with 
the material that they can conduct a class discussion as he/she skillfully teaches these 
concepts. This, of course, is always the preferred method. A live teacher/presenter is 
always the best for many reasons. 

2. We have made DVD's available for every lesson in this course. This, of course, is 
preferred in a large class setting where the teacher is not comfortable with the 
material. Once again, a textbook is required to follow the recorded discussion. 

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Lesson 5: Principle 3 - Virtuous and Moral Leaders 

Reading Assignment: 

The 5000 Year Leap: 

3rd Principle: Virtuous and Moral Leaders (pages 59-73) 

Lesson objectives: 

As a result of this lesson, the student should be able to discuss the following questions/topics: 
1. According to Samuel Adams, what is one way to identify the true friends of liberty? (pages 

59-60) 

2. By what method did the founders want citizens to qualify themselves for public office? (60-62) 

3. Describe the founders' view of the whole subject of politics. (62-64) 

4. How did Benjamin Franklin describe the two weaknesses that tempt people in public office? 
(64-67) 

5. What did Franklin prophesy would most likely happen to public officials over time? (67-69) 

6. Describe the founders' efforts to prevent public offices from becoming monetary attractions. 
(69-73) 

Lesson 6: Principle 4 - The Role of Religion 

Reading Assignment: 

The 5000 Year Leap: 

4th Principle: The Role of Religion (pages 75-92) 

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Lesson objectives: 

As a result of this lesson, the student should be able to discuss the following questions/topics: 

1. What three important areas of learning did the founders want taught in the public schools? 

What document of that period contains these requirements? (pages 75-76) 

2. Which religion was to be taught in the schools? What are the five fundamental principles of 

all sound religions? (77-79) 

3. Describe the role of religion in American life as observed by Alexis de Tocqueville. (79-84) 

4. Describe the founders' campaign for equality of all religions. (84-85) 

5. Constitutionally, why and how did the founders exclude the federal government from involving 
itself in matters of religion? (86-89) 

6. What is the origin and meaning of the phrase "a wall of separation between church and state"? 
(89-90) 

7. How were the states encouraged to deal with matters involving religion? (90-92) 

Lesson 7: Principle 5 - The Role of the Creator 

Reading Assignment: 

The 5000 Year Leap: 

Lesson objectives: 

As a result of this lesson, the student should be able to discuss the following questions/topics: 
1. Tell why John Locke concluded that an atheist was "irrationa1." (pages 95-96) 

5th Principle: The Role of the Creator (pages 95-101) 

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