High schoolers investigate American citizenship. In this civics instructional activity, students consider the basic knowledge of U. S. government new citizens are required to have. High schoolers also examine the 14th amendment that...

Students explore the origins of modern language. For this etymology lesson, students discuss the cultural influences of Ancient Greece on modern society. Students design and complete charts that demonstrate the original and contemporary...

Where did democracy get its start? In this lesson, students learn about direct democracy in Athen's and Rome's republic, how each took shape, and the ideas our Founders borrowed from these great civilizations.