Lesson from the National Humanities Center explores the doubts, concerns, and misgivings surrounding the development of the Bill of Rights. Primary or secondary sources, text analysis and Close reading strategies, background notes, and...

Excellent, thought-provoking lesson plan on the controversy over the remains of what is known as the Kennewick Man. Should they be considered as remains of a Native American ancestor and thus be buried or should scientists be allowed to...

This site is provided for by the American Forum for Global Education. Using the concept of belonging to groups, children come to understand the concept of economics as it applies to "People Systems", or interdependence and cooperation.

In this lesson, students will explore Eleanor Roosevelt's many national and international contributions. They will learn how Eleanor Roosevelt used her positions as First Lady and United Nations diplomat to ensure that the powerless had...

Here you will find free teaching resources for secondary teachers on cultivating peace and teaching students how to take an active role in promoting peace in the world around them.