Using video testimony, primary source documents that detail international agreements, and structured discussions, learners consider the precarious position of children during the Holocaust and other international conflicts, and how to...

The Road to Peace introduces learners to the concept of transitional justice, a process where nations examine the causes of conflict, identify abuses, and use this information to develop a plan to transition to a society that upholds...

Be proactive. Begin with the end in mind. Synergize. These are just a few strategies outlined in Sean Covey's ground-breaking best-seller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. With a series of five character development workshops...

Promote positive self-esteem in young girls with this educational toolkit—a thorough document that lists a wide variety of activities, from writing an I am poem or learning to give compliments to a conflict resolution role-play...

The conclusion of the American Revolution brought about a new conflict—choosing the stye of government for the newly formed United States. Using the views of both Federalists and Anti-Federalists, learners work in pairs and groups to...

Examine human resilience across two texts with a detailed unit. Over the course of a week, learners will conduct a close reading of excerpts from Unbroken and Farewell to Manzanar. The resource includes clear procedures for reading and...

Students explore the the legends and myths of the Orient, Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas in this six lessons unit. Different cultures and belief systems of the inhabitants of these areas are examined through storytelling techniques.

Students study the World War in the Pacific.  In this Geography lesson, students develop an awareness of key issues and events from the conflict.  Students write a well-organized essay describing this event. 

Introduce positive social skills and friendship to young learners with this wonderfully designed eight-lesson unit. It includes several activities to help learners identify positive attributes, build empathy, and understand...

How can both individuals and governments respond to climate change and take responsibility to reduce its effects on our environment? Here you will find three lessons filled with discussion, debate, and role-playing...

Go get the American Dream lifestyle! The 19th lesson in a 22-part series exploring American history shows learners the post-WWII economic boom. Using primary sources, photographs, and cartoons, groups discuss their findings and present...

Students use the play "Cyrano de Bergerac" to identify and analyze drama vocabulary, literary terms and elements of fiction. They write an original version of scenes from the play and develop a character analysis for the lead.

This learning module examines conflicting demands for fresh water around the world. It looks at the water resources that are available, water scarcity, and local and international conflicts over water. Specific cases are explored,...

This tutorial discusses four wars between 1914 and 1975 that the United States participated in. These include: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.

At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand that some international conflicts involve governments, while others involve private organizations. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "International and Intranational Conflict."

At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand the range and nature of factors that can lead to conflict. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Sources of Conflict."

Excellent resource for students learning about the conflict in Syria and trying to understand the international response to the problem. Students work in small groups and independently to research and formulate answers to the given...

At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand the cultural worldview spectrum re: the degree to which human action or choice can influence, change, or control events and situations. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Internal...

At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand that a major source of contemporary international conflict is the tension between interconnection between nations and issues of national sovereignty. It is 2 of 4 in the series...

examines the social conditions in Mexico before and after independence from Spain and the impact of internal conflicts between people of different social castes.

At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand the concept of multi-track diplomacy as a means of international conflict resolution. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Multi-Track Diplomacy."

Students will examine how the theme of isolation is developed in chapters 8-17 of A Lesson Before Dying, as well as the song "I Am a Rock," "No Man is an Island," and an excerpt from Invisible Man. Students will also examine the internal...

World War II was the second war to embattle the entire globe, lasting from 1939 to 1945. It not only witnessed the Holocaust and the nuclear bombings of Japan, but became the deadliest conflict in human history. This collection includes...