West Virginia Department of Education
Technical Writing: Real-World Writing in the 21st Century
Wondering how to respond to the age-old question when will I ever use this? The answer is very simple when discussing technical writing. Teachers and administrators gain an understanding of using technical writing in the classroom....
Transforming Education
Growth Mindset Toolkit
A nine-slide presentation provides educators with practical ways they can help young people develop a growth mindset, a key competency in social-emotional learning.
American Psychological Association
Developing Adolescents
Why to young people act the way they do? Scholars investigate the stages of adolescent development incorporating high school psychology techniques. Using research from the American Psychological Association, they uncover the five areas...
US National Archives
Docsteach: We the People
In this activity, students will examine the original and final drafts of the Constitution and evaluate the significance of the selection of the words 'We the People.'
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: We the People: Project Citizen
This detailed instructional activity has students examining their community. The students then have class discussions, assignments and a portfolio to complete. A separate teacher site is available.
US National Archives
National Archives: We the People
View George Washington's annotated draft of the Constitution while discussing the ratification process. Specifically, the learners will analyze changes to the Preamble of the Constitution. Critical thinking questions are provided.
Read Works
Read Works: We the People
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Constitution of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: What Basic Ideas in the Preamble to the Const [Pdf]
This activity explores some ideas in the Preamble to the Constitution. Students learn the importance of the words, We the People. The activity emphasizes that the power to govern belongs to the people who have created the government to...
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: We the People: Constitution Day Pdf [Pdf]
This teachers guide has activities for Constitution Day.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: The Preamble
The preamble is the introduction to the Constitution. It outlines the general goals of the framers: to create a just government and to ensure peace, adequate national defense, and a healthy, free nation. With its first three words, "We...
Other
Karpeles Manuscript Library: Constitution of the Confederate States of America
Students can see the actual first page of the Constitution for the Confederacy. Of interest is an explanation of who "We, the People" included.
Other
National Center for the Preservation of Democracy: Fighting for Democracy
"We, the people" did not always include all citizens of the United States. Meet seven people from across the United States during World War II, all with different ethnic backgrounds, and discover the struggles they had in the land of the...
PBS
Pbs: Independent Lens: Dirt! The Movie
'Dirt the Movie' is an independent film about the importance of soil, how it is affected by things like climate change and pollution, and how we can learn to take better care of it. The site features video clips from the film, articles...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Ghana: People
An interesting look at the education system in Ghana, one of the most advanced in West Africa. You can also read about the many languages spoken in this country. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do Some People Go Bald?
What do Charles Darwin, Michael Jordan, and Yoda have in common? They, like many other historical and fictive individuals, are bald. Scientists have long pondered, why do some people lose their hair, and how can we bring it back? This...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Communicating With Light: People
Who uses light to communicate? Go from sea to shining sea as we visit a lighthouse, board a Navy ship, and take a stroll on the red carpet! Learners will investigate different ways of communicating with light and at the end of the lesson...
Other
World Economic Forum: What the World's Waste Does to People in Poorer Countries
Describes the serious global waste crisis, the problem of plastic waste, the issue of wealthy countries exporting their trash to less-developed ones, informal waste management practices, and electronic waste dumps. The article ends with...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: An Image of a Child Can Change the Way We See the World
Article reports on the power of imagery to change how people perceive various crises and how they affect children.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Sheena Iyengar on the Art of Choosing
In this video, Sheena Iyengar examines the ideas that people have about choice and the ways that people feel about the choices they make. [24:09] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: Around the Block Activities
Explore how people are alike and different in these ARTHUR activities. From interviewing classmates to establishing local pen pals to creating neighborhood maps, the activities will help children understand and appreciate what we share...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Jonathan Haidt on the Moral Roots of Liberals and Conservatives
In this video, Jonathan Haidt explores the moral values that influence and guide people's political choices. [18:40] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution
This thought-provoking site provides a portal to many resources about citizen participation and civic literacy.
BBC
Bbc: Ks2: Who Were the Ancient Greeks?
About 2,500 years ago, Greece was one of the most important places in the ancient world. The Greeks were great thinkers, warriors, writers, actors, athletes, artists, architects and politicians. The name 'Greeks' was given to the people...
Other
Are We a Democracy or a Republic?
An essay on the present political state in America contending the country is leaning further towards a republican form of government instead of a democracy. Defines and explains the major differences between democracy and republicanism...