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Absolutely, Positively a Force in China

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the concept of company expansion. In this company expansion lesson, students read an article about FedEx and how it was able to expand. Learners discuss how FedEx was able to expand. Students discuss reasons a product...
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VA Statute for Religious Freedom, III

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedoms and consider its implications. In this governing principles lesson, students explore primary and secondary sources regarding the document penned by Thomas Jefferson.
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Independence Masks

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explore how art reflects the economic, political, social, religious and historical concerns of a culture. They research a former colony to determine if there is any history of a mask. Students create a mask representing the...
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The Issues

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the issues that concern them and determine where they stand on each issue.
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The Ides March On - Caesar Today

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students make connections between the rule and reign of Julius Caesar and the leaders of other countries. They then create a news show that communicates their understanding of four essential questions that are included in the lesson.
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Lesson Plan on Indigenous Children

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore indigenous, traditional and tribal cultures--their rights, protections by law, and obstacles as a people. In groups, they form their own activist groups to contribute to the global effort to preserve indigenous cultures.
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Web Writer's Block

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils evaluate Web sites banned in various countries, and investigate the reasons why particular countries would want to block information from its people.
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The Cultural Geography of Africa South of the Sahara "Kente Cloth"

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students read several articles about West African strip weaving of Kente cloth. They explore the cultural context in which strip weaving occurs. They answer four comprehension questions and compose a magazine article about strip weaving.
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Unionism versus Secessionism in Virginia

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders, in groups, analyze newspaper articles and then debate and discuss if Virginia should succeed from the Union or not.
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Plea Bargaining

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore plea bargaining and list the advantages and disadvantages of it.
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Freedom Voices: Abolition and Suffrage in the United States

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore abolition and suffrage in the United States.
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William Lanson: New Haven's African King

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss the misrepresentations of African Americans in the United States. In groups, they examine the life and accomplishments of William Lanson and the importance of extending the Long Wharf. Together, they pretend they lived...
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Compare the United States Government with Other Political Systems

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore the U.S. form of government and illustrate other forms of government found throughout the world. They explain the similarities and differences between the U.S and other governments.
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Discovering the Middle East (Past & Present)

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students, after being assigned a specific Middle Eastern Country, research various aspects/statistics as well as historical information on their country. They combine their acquired information in an oral presentation and written report....
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Lesson Plan on Tolerance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars, through discussion, internet and video resources, study the history of Northern Ireland and the religious segregation between Catholics and Protestants. They evaluate the current political situation and predict what the...
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Introduction to the Constitution: The First Three Articles of the Constitution, Separation of Powers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review the first three articles of the United States Constitution. In groups, they examine the three branches of government and their function. They follow the path of a bill until it becomes law and discuss Congress' role.
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The Reformation

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders analyze the economic, political, and theological issues of the Reformation. In this Reformation lesson, 9th graders examine primary and secondary sources to determine the causes and effects of the Reformation in Germany,...
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Confederation Comparison

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students compare and contrast American and Canadian plans for government. For this government lesson, students analyze the text and impact of the Articles of Confederation and the Confederation of Canada. Students compose essays that...
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Democratic Revolutions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the Age of Revolutions. In this Latin America lesson, students consider how democratic revolutions around the world led to imperialism in Latin America. 
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Zhuang: China's Largest Minority

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, in groups, research Chinese ethnic minorities such as the Zhuang population. They identify the characteristics of different ethnic groups and consider the lives of ethnic groups worldwide.
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Ratification of the Constitution

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders view two resources from the ratification debates and infer the motives and concerns of people in the two states involved. They write a newspaper editorial in favor or opposed to ratifying the Constitution.
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Freedom to Worship

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read the biographies of seven colonists and determine their position on the freedom of religion. They conduct a panel discussion of seven personalities and debate the religious freedom in America.
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VA Statute for Religious Freedom, II. Matching Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and analyze primary source documents. In this matching lesson, students read sections of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. Students match the document sections with paraphrased sections and discuss the accuracy of...
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The Origins of Islamic Law: Sharia, Islam, Muslims

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the development and history of Islamic Law (Sharia). They also begin to make comparisons to Western and Judaic Law traditions.

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