Eleventh graders examine four different kinds of human rights.  In this American Government activity, 11th graders research the assigned human right in their groups.  Students create a presentation about this human right to...

Tenth graders explore the concept of Human Rights.  In this World History lesson, 10th graders examine the Declaration of Human Rights.  Students compare human rights issues in Ukraine and other countries. 

Ninth graders create a working definition of civil society.  In this US History lesson, 9th graders create a list of terms that help make up the term civil society.  Students examine the case study of life in Pinochet's Chile.

Eighth graders explore the concept of human rights.  In this US History lesson plan, 8th graders research newspaper articles that deal with human rights and prejudice.  Students write a summary of their article and share it...

For this civil rights:  1964 worksheet, students read a paragraph then answer eight comprehension questions about the passage.

Students examine the lives of refugees. In this human rights lesson, students use the provided refugee cards to play games that require them to learn details about the lives of the refugees. 

Learners investigate boycott as a way to stand up and fight injustice. In this Teaching Tolerance instructional activity, students research consumer boycott movements and write about their impressions.

Students explore the concept of human trafficking. In this human rights lesson, students examine instances of human trafficking around the world and the involvement of the United States government in these situations.

Students read a poll on Islam and discuss the results. In this religion and immigration lesson plan, students complete a chart comparing and contrasting how religious diversity affects unity in a country. Students read several news...

Students explore what it was like to live as a Jew during World War II. In this World War II lesson, students read the diary of Anne Frank. Students compare the life of Anne Frank and Miep Gies.

Learners study situations where rights are in conflict. In this conflict in rights lesson, young scholars review a conflict situation and the Supreme Court ruling for the issue. Learners review the Bill of Rights and then receive their...

For this Civil Rights worksheet, students read the paragraph on Civil Rights and answer multiple choice and short answer questions about it. Students answer 8 questions.

Students explore the concept of segregation. For this oral history lesson, students conduct interviews and research primary sources to learn about segregation practices that affected African Americans. Students present their research...

Young scholars research discrimination and how people fought against for the common good. In this discrimination lesson, students watch a movie about Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas. Young scholars generate a list of words about...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students examine the accomplishments of Civil Rights leaders' as works of philanthropy. Students read literature regarding diversity and study the Selma to...

Students identify human rights and study the values of historical figures who fought for human rights. In this human rights lesson, students define the term human rights and research examples of human mistreatment in history. Students...

Students read historical documents. In this freedom instructional activity, students discuss the freedoms they have, such as whom to play with at recess, and how the pilgrims must have felt when they landed in America. Students read The...

Pupils examine speeches of the Civil Rights Era. In this American history activity, students listen to speeches delivered by Martin Luther King, Jr. and John F. Kennedy. Pupils respond to guiding questions as they listen to the speeches...

Students explore the life and works of Rosa Parks. In this Civil Rights lesson, students consider Rosa Parks' work as a philanthropist. Students then write a letter to someone that they admire for making a difference.

Students recognize the importance of justice, tolerance, equality, and historical figures. In this philanthropic actions lesson, students study the philanthropic actions of historical figures, and learn about the concepts of fairness,...

Students experience the aesthetics of music and learn about freedom songs that motivated the Civil Rights activists. In this music history instructional activity, students learn how music can motivate and move listeners. Students then...

Students explore the concept of democratic freedom. In this service learning lesson, students investigate the freedom the Pilgrims sought as they moved from England and write a journal from their point of view.

Students examine discrimination, prejudice, and bias in the world. In this tolerance lesson, students research examples of prejudice in different countries. They then identify the Core Democratic Values in song lyrics. Students locate on...

Students investigate the Bill of Rights and explain how non-profit organizations take care of those rights. In this Bill of Rights lesson plan, students work in groups to look at the rights that are included in the Bill of Rights. They...