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Keeping and Creating American Communities

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study a community hundreds of miles away. They attempt to accurately reflect teh myriad rections and experiences of Atlanta and its people as the events unfoled.
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Have You Heard About the Clinton, New Jersey Story?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students role play one of the three given situations. They discover how to deal with a conflict in a positive way. They discuss the role of radon in their community and complete another role-play scenerio.
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Environmental Education (Grade 4)

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine environmental concerns that affect their community. They work together to develop possible solutions and share them with the class. They ask questions to end the lesson.
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Adapting to those strange American ways!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students edit video tapes of two German immigrants according to the slant: How did you adapt to the strange American ways after immigrating to the Omaha area? Students work in groups to name ten problems immigrants might encounter in the...
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Chinese Dialect Lesson

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are exposed to the obstacles to communication created by the presence of dialects. Students become aware of the usefulness of a common writing system available to speakers of all dialect forms.
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Innocents Lost

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use discussion and writing to express their views about the causes, circumstances and impact of the shooting of a six year old girl by a classmate.
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Freedom of the Press

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explain the "watchdog" role of the press. They identify varied roles that citizens, reporters, and editors play in maintaining a free press. They identify value conflicts between freedom of the press and other rights.
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Social Programs and Government Responsibility

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners compare and contrast two Presidents and how viewed the government in times of difficulty. They examine what role each President handled the role of philanthropy during their years in office. They identify acts of philanthropy...
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America's Civil Rights Movement, Activity Ten

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students identify a wrong in their own community and act to correct it. They reflect on the intersection fo the Civil Rights Movemnet with a social justice project.
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Leontes from Head to Toe

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read Act One of "The Winter's Tale" and analyze the importance, influence and actions of Leontes. They predict what happen next in the play.
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The Revolving Door: U.S. Immigration

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars compare current cultural perceptions of the immigrant experience with ones of the past. They will relate current immigration stories as seen in the PBS documentary "The New Americans" to those of the historical past.
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Al Qaeda's New Front

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners view a documentary, read articles, discuss and write about Europe's struggle with strained U.S. relations, increased terrorist activity, a growing Muslim population and the logistics of uniting under the European Community.
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Wolf Lesson Plan

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students research the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park. They present their research in a role-playing format.
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The Noble Savage - The Social Contract Rights and Freedoms of Modern Humanity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, in groups, research various philosophers and the historical context of their work. They discuss the necessity and interaction of laws, regulations and human freedoms and consider the importance of the Canadian government to its...
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Beach Zonation

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students identify and separate the different zones of the beach by observation. They investigate beach zonation by gathering and comparing sand samples gathered from different areas of the beach.
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Curriculum Plan for Vietnam Study Abroad Project

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners compare and contrast the education system in Vietnam and Michigan. They study activities being addressed in changing Vietnam's education system and create presentations to demonstrate their understanding.
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Where in the World War? Mapping WWII in the Pacific

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students study the geography of the Pacific theater of World War II. They study maps to examine the geography and features of the land.
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Comparison of Political Life

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research and compare and contrast the political leadership of three cultures.
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Supporting the Searchers: Seaplane Hangers at Norfolk Naval Air Station in World War II

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the reasons for the Allied victory during World War II. They discover the need for air and sea power and where bases are located. They answer questions and discuss answers to complete the lesson.
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Who Should Rule the Interim Government in Iraq?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the concept of an Interim Government in Iraq and propose possible leadership options.
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Future Conditional

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine how toxic pollutants affect environmental and human health. They define key terms, watch a video, and answer discussion questions.
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Feng Shui for the Budding Interior Decorator

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the uses and beliefs associated with the Chinese art of Feng Shui. The class reads about the traditional uses of Feng Shui. Individually, each student creates a room makeover using Feng Shui principles.
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Weighing the Pros and Cons of Racial Profiling

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars use the terrorist attacks of September 11th to discuss how Americans view people of different races. They discover the concept of racial profiling and how it has changed over time. They identify the pros and cons of...
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The African-American Experience During the Vietnam Conflict

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the experiences of African-Americans in the Vietnam War. They illustrate their experiences showing how these events related to the Civil Rights movement. They compare and contrast the views of sailors and officers aboard...

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