Find a list of the first ten amendments to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and see why these additions were made to the ruling document.

This instructional activity introduces learners to some basic ideas the Framers used in creating the kind of government they thought would best protect the natural rights of each individual and promote the good of all. At the end of the...

The Warren Court was a busy one. Read about the famous decisions made by that court in just a few years.

This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that allowed schools to require students to salute the flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Students learn about the First Amendment and how the interests of...

This mini-instructional activity covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that it was unconstitutional for a state to force students to salute the flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Students learn how the interests of...

Should Reconstruction be viewed as a revolution or not? Using primary source documents, students can weigh the evidence and come up with their conclusion. This instructional activity can be used as a whole class, small group, or...

This lesson plan includes when to call or not call 911. Included is a quiz with emergency and non-emergency scenarios you can use to help kids decide when the right time is to call 911. There are also tips on how to talk to the 911...

A list of terms presented by PBS and Newshour of the values that make up the foundation of American constitutional democracy and the preservation of political and economic freedoms.

This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that prohibited a suspect's statements from being used as evidence unless the suspect has been advised of his or her rights to remain silent. Middle schoolers learn about...

This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that gave defendants in state criminal courts the right to a lawyer. Students learn about the 6th Amendment right to a lawyer, why the right is important, and how the...

This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that said juvenile offenders have a right to due process. Students learn about 14th Amendment due process, fairness, and the specific rights afforded juveniles in the...

This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that it was constitutional to keep black and white people segregated as long as the accommodations for each race were "equal." Students learn about the concept of...

This is Dr. Leonard Peikoff's website for his book "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand."

This site provides information on leasing. Although there are many benefits to leasing it may or may not be right for a particular individual.

What did the Second Great Awakening have to do with women's rights and social reform? How was it a stepping stone for the women's suffrage movement? Find out how this movement, which emphasized individual worth, empowered women...