Learners discover the Medieval reformation. In this ethics lesson, students simulate council and government bodies to determine responses to various opinions regarding religion and ethics. They determine what postilions to take and why...

Students explore the responsibilities of the President. For this U.S. government lesson, students examine the provided sources related to the President' s roles as Chief of State, Chief Executive, Chief Jurist, Chief Diplomat, Chief...

Students consider cultural diversity. In this Islam lesson, students discuss what they know about the religion and then conduct further research on Muslim practices. Students share their findings and discuss cultural diversity.

Fourth graders discover the meaning of the different objects on the State Seal. They identify changes in the State Seal over time students hypothesize why elements have changed students suggest what elements should represent the State of...

Young scholars discuss the plight of the homeless in the U.S. and in their own community. They participate in a food drive for a local shelter. They role play being homeless and discover what it would be like to not have food or shelter.

Students explore public opinion of presidential decisions.  In this history lesson, students examine various graphs that depict overall American approval of U.S. Presidents and government decisions then answer questions about the...

Fifth graders become familiar with the people, culture, government and geography of Canada.  In this Canadian people and places lesson plan, 5th graders research and  create a map of Canada reflecting their gathered...

Students take a closer look at the death penalty. In this U.S. government lesson, students watch a Discovery video about capital punishment in the United States and then compose letters to the editors of newspapers about their stance on...

Young scholars use the Internet to gather more information about the gadgets spies use on the job. They analyze cases in which spies were involved and modern security systems. There is a section in which they can ask questions.

Students recognize what a community is and how those who live there work together. In this community lesson plan, students use words and blocks to create a new community. Students understand that the placement of the block relates to its...

Students investigate the actions of British political parties. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about political party fundraising and peerage. Students also report on honors...

Students examine letters of Japanese-American children during internment in World War II. They discover what it was like in the camps and how they were treated once they were released. They also view photographs of the camps.

Learners, in small groups, simulate an ancient civilization and the art they created, another group represents vandals, and the final group represents archaeologists who try to figure out what life was like for the "ancient peoples". ...

Sixth graders participate in a lesson of comparing the religions of the world. They conduct research using the essential questions provided in the lesson. There is a rubric for the writing assignment for assessment.

Learners participate in an election. They are asked to vote for one of four candidates without knowing who they are or what they stand for. Students gain an important lesson plan when voting to make sure that security of freedom and...

Students identify and examine children's protective rights provided by law, discuss difficulties of determining whether child is abused or neglected, identify types of child abuse and neglect, analyze hypothetical situations to determine...

Sixth graders research modern Japanese culture, society and traditions, examine relationship between Japanese culture and its environment, compare and contrast Japanese Society with Canadian Society, compare lives of people in Japan with...

Students explain how the Civil War and Reconstruction both solved and created problems for our nation. They study how Reconstruction caused a further decline in relations between the North & South and how racism has been and is...

Young scholars discuss the idea of rationing as a restriction on the amount of something or the frequency with which something may be purchased or used in order to contribute to the greater good of the group which was what happened...

Students understand the idea of a nonprofit organization, the service donated by others, and how it helps a community. In this philanthropic activity, students explore the types of nonprofits that would be beneficial to a school and what...

Students differentiate between wants and needs. In this basic needs lesson, students prepare to pack for a trip to grandma's house and determine what they need for the trip and what they want for the trip.

Third graders recognize the American flag as a symbol. In this symbols lesson, 3rd graders review the video "U.S. Flag: Proper Use" and identify what the stars and stripes represent. Students view an online clip of how to fold the...

For this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon that requires them to consider how visual irony is used in a cartoon about the Patriot Act. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.

Students research and analyze the campaign that was conceived by Dr. Martin Luther King, The Poor People's Campaign. The concepts of poverty and cultural diversity along with the Civil Rights Movement is also covered in detail within...