Seventh graders explore the Reformation.  For this World History lesson, 7th graders analyze primary sources on being Protestant and Catholic.  Students discuss as a class the impact of the Reformation. 

Seventh graders explore issues facing the potential leader of our country, form opinions about the candidates representing the two major political parties, research election material and choose candidates, conduct debates, and vote in...

Students develop a game based on their research of the roles, rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.

Young scholars discuss and identify current state and national leaders, and relate two specific details about them.

Learners identify the four individuals who are identified as the "Big Four", examine the years they were on the bench together, and look and the impact they made in key cases.

In this Mississippi Civil Rights activity, students read 9 paragraphs about the history of civil rights in Mississippi. Worksheet has no other associated activities.

In this Veterans Day activity, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they figure out the answers to fourteen facts about Veterans Day.

Middle schoolers examine five sections of the U.S. Constitution to see what the Federal Government has said about slavery, past and present. Then, class members research individuals and interest groups who directly impacted slavery...

High schoolers examine the Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Acts. Using the text, they identify examples of how the federal and state governments implement public policy. They discuss how citizens can make sure that all levels of...

Eleventh graders participate in a gallery walk activity to identify past Canadian Prime Minister.

Twelfth graders evaluate their own state on how well the government protects their citizens from specific health issues. In groups, they list the environmental health concerns regarding water, air, toxic waste and radiation. They...

Third graders investigate various aspects that are associated with the history of Maryland. They look at the establishment of America as becoming a superpower. They conduct research using the text provided. The students gather the...

Learners discuss African American troops throughout the country during the Civil War. They, in groups, write a skit for a situation given to them by the teacher.

Students examine the African-American migrants entry into the political process. They summarize their findings in a short essay.

Students examine the poverty line. In this poverty line instructional activity, students discover what the poverty line is and how the U.S. government determines it. Students calculate alternative poverty lines and examine their...

Seventh graders examine the relationship among the governments of the sovereign American Indian Nations in Utah, the State of Utah, and the U.S. They list the objectives of the Office of Indian Affairs and examine their purpose.

High schoolers act as a representative of a particular interested group before a Senate subcommittee which is charged to determine the future of federal affirmative action programs in this country.

Eleventh graders explore the term Affirmative Action.  In this US History lesson plan, 11th graders create a presentation that will determine the future of federal affirmative action programs.  Students write a speech that will...

In this American history instructional activity, students learn about the American Civil War. They first read a 2 page explanation of the war and events that took place. Students then answer 9 questions pertaining to the information they...

Students trace the development of sectionalism in the United States. They explore slavery, freedom and the Constitution. Students identify influential opponents and defenders of American slavery. They explain different solutions to...

Students explore muckraking. In this American history lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle. Students respond to discussion questions pertaining to muckraking...

High schoolers examine the guidelines put out by the FBI to follow during federal investigations. In groups, they discuss the decision by the FBI to increase surveillance after the terrorist attacks on September 11. They share their...

Pupils investigate how to be informed when buying a car. In this research skills lesson, students use the Federal Citizen Information Center Website to find information they need to complete an activity featuring all of the costs of car...

Students examine the Work Opportunity Act of 1996. In this welfare lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the history of welfare and the passage of welfare reform. Students respond to discussion...