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Learning to Live Responsibly Within One's Personal Resources
Students explore survival techniques in the light of their own values and personal situations. The differences between needs and wants and how consumerism effects the environment forms the main focus of this three lessons unit.
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The Future of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Students research the governments role is preserving the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. They discuss the proponents and the opponents side of the issue.
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The Tax Man Cometh
Learners examine websites and resources related to Bush's 2001 tax plan. They discuss the history of taxes and other tax topics. They look for evidence in the local newspaper of government spending at work.
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Government and Parliament
Twelfth graders discover how the government works in the United Kingdom and the functions of the Parliament. They hold a mock election and campaign.
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Post-War Japan
Learners research the conditions of post-war Japan. In groups, they examine the plans that were put into place for the country and identify the attitude of the Allies. To end the instructional activity, they discuss the changes that came...
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State Government Debt in Utah: Rapid Growth in Recent Years
Students examine growth of debt in Utah state government from 1991 to present, compare general obligation debt and revenue debt incurred by state, identify four primary methods used by governments to finance projects, and complete...
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Spending Public Money
Students work in small groups. They imagine that they are the council committee. Students choose from a list of projects to be funded. They have one hundred thousand dollars to spend and they have to spend the money on a project that...
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An Arctic Expedition
Young scholars become familiar with the Arctic region and the difficulties of scientific research by designing and developing an expedition to an "unknown" place. They use the library and the Internet in order to do their research. ...
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Organization of Fairfax County Government
Students identify Fairfax County government as council-manager government, describe term of office held by members of Board of Supervisors and districts they represent, how Chairman of Board of Supervisors is elected and term and...
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Organization of Fairfax County Government
Students examine the various components of the Fairfax County government in Virginia. In groups, they describe the purpose of the Board of Supervisors and County Executive. They identify three constitutional officers and their...
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors' Meeting
Young scholars examine the role of the Board of Supervisors in Fairfax County, Virginia. In groups, they research their responsibilities to the community and role play in their own Board meeting. To end the lesson, they discuss how it...
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See the State
Fourth graders are given a map of Indiana and have to plan a road trip including at least two major points of interest with 100% accuracy. The students estimate the distance between their two chosen locations with 100% accuracy.
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Scrutiny
Students investigate parliamentary scrutiny through a committee role-play. They also analyze scrutinizing government actions and decisions as well as the media. Students distinguish between scrutiny and accountability.
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Pacific Islands Puzzle
In this geography worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle related to the Pacific Islands. They use the 25 clues to assist them in figuring out the puzzle.
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South America Puzzle
In this geography activity, students complete a crossword puzzle related to the countries, capitals, bodies of water, and populations of South America. They use the 23 clues given to solve the puzzle.
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Break-Even Analysis Worksheet
In this analysis learning exercise, students solve accounting problems when provided with variables to be used in computations. Using data provided, students must answer questions showing they understand key terms such as fixed and...
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Parents of Teens Ride Waves of Expenses
Learners explore the concept of the cost of raising a child. In this cost of raising a child lesson, students read an article about the expenses associated with teenagers. Learners discuss ways in which parents maneuver finances for...
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Ayiti Lesson 1: Play the Game
Students participate in an economics role-playing video game demonstrating social responsibility In this economics lesson, students play "The Cost of Life" game which requires students to think critically to make decisions, identify...
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A Sense of West Virginia
Students consider their perceptions of the world through their 5 senses while visiting the West Virginia State Museum. In this West Virginia history lesson, students discover how knowing about the past helps with their understanding of...
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Breaking News English: UK Closes Embassies
For this English worksheet, students read "UK Closes Embassies," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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