To raise awareness and understanding of modern-day slavery, class groups research the various forms of slavery, including human trafficking, read and reflect on case studies, and design a plan of action for their community.

By examining free trade, protectionism, and analyzing 19th and 21st century arguments for and against the tariff, students will be able to compare and contrast the 19th and 21st century. They will analyze text, answer discussion...

Students remember the September 11 terrorist attacks. For this public memorials lesson, students research 20th century memorials. Students then design their own memorials for the victims at the World Trade Center site.

Students examine contemporary America. In this contemporary American history lesson, students watch a DVD titled "Modern-Day America," discuss the events depicted in the video, and create memorials for those who perished in the 9/11...

Learners analyze illustrations of workers in the 19th and 20th centuries. In this social science lesson, students examine photographs of workers and identify the types of work that were available in the 19th century compared to the 20th...

Students interview people who work in a variety of fields and explore the requirements, opportunities, and unique characteristics of their jobs. As preparation, they brainstorm what they think the expression "invisible worker" might mean.

Students are able to write a speech and create a slogan through analysis of current issues articles dealing with pesticide use. They put themselves in the position of one of the workers affected by the story they read.

Students examine the state of child labor in the world. In this global economy lesson, students consider the implications of child labor in the world as they research its prevalence.

Students study economics and timelines of events to understand changes in America.  In this Twenties and Thirties activity, students navigate Internet sites to research famous reformers.  Students recognize the economic changes...