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Slavery in the United States
Young scholars research slavery in the United States and present their findings as a newscast with appropriate visuals to the class.
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The Role of the Lobbyist
Young scholars gain knowledge and understanding of the role of a lobbyist. They utilize critical thinking and decision-making skills through the development of a written proposal.
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Travel Club Unit
Seventh graders participate in a classroom travel club while they research Latin American cities. They research the city finding the pertinent information provided in the directions. They write a letter to other travel club members that...
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Mock Standing Committee
Students participate in standing committees to explore controversial issues. They research the issue in order to develop a perspective on the topic.
National First Ladies' Library
Get Ready, Get Set, We're Moving!
Students use the internet and other sources to research the culture and history of the Philippines. In groups, they discover why William Taft moved to the Philippines. Students participate in a scenario where they make preparations to...
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Microbial Contaminants in Drinking Water
When presented with three unopened bottles of water, pupils are asked to tell decide which one is contaminated with a microbe. Students work in small groups and role play being a Microbiologist, a patient, or a recorder. The patient is...
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Law 12 or First Nations Studies
Students examine issues related to Aboriginal youth in Canada. They analyze the Juvenile Justice Act, discuss the pros and cons of Aboriginal people having their own justice system, and prepare and participate in a mock trial.
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Proportional Representation: A Fairer Voting System?
Tenth graders work as a grade to conduct a mock election. They tally votes in two different systems and discuss if proportional representation or straight counting of votes leads to a fairer outcome.
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The Use of a Piece of Land
Students study positive and negative aspects of land use laws and zoning ordinances. They participate in a land use planning exercise using a role play activity.
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Whatcha Gonna Do?
Students investigate genetic problems and clarify their own values. They make rational decisions using their value system, and extend their ability to make wise decisions in their personal lives.
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Freedom to Worship
Students investigate reasons why people sought freedom to worship in the United States and some of the difficulties and issues facing them in their immigration. As immigrants, they write letters to family members in the old country.
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Teachers: Citizenship: Government Central
Students research about the Queen and examine the arguments for and against having a Royal Family. They study the function of a monarchy and hold a debate.
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Parliamentary 101 or "How to Get Things Done!" (Unless You're in Opposition)
Students are introduced to new vocabulary used in a Legislature setting. As a class, they are divided into a Government group and an Opposition group and present their issues to the other side. They rank the issues and change roles to...
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Cubing Strategy
Fifth graders interview each other in the role of civil war personalities. In this Civil War instructional activity, 5th graders create a script and video of an interview with classmates who are portraying characters from the Civil War....
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Citizens' Power : Deliberative Assemblies
Students study the rule that govern the operations of deliberative assemblies. They explore how they can become respectful citizens who explain Parliamentary government.
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To Give In or Not To Give In -- That Is The Question!
Seventh graders discover how to make the best decisions given the information at hand. In groups, they role-play different roles in scenerios to help them deal with peer pressure. To end the lesson, they discuss why it is so hard for...
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Choose Your Own Adventure: School Nutritional Policy
Mature audiences are required for this lesson on implementing health-related policies. First, they openly explore the CDC obesity page while taking notes about what they discover. Then they view a PowerPoint about the success of public...
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Gauss' Law
Learners derive the equation of Gauss's law. In this physics lesson plan, students investigate the factors affecting the strength of the electric field. They perform simulation on Gauss's law.
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Why a Mock Trial?
Learners participate in a mock trial. They discover how U.S. courts resolve conflicts.
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Automated Vehicle Programming Design
Students design a program to make an automated vehicle perform a specific task. In this robotics lesson, students play the role of scientists competing to win a factory's contract. They present their algorithm to class.
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Reliability Check of Power Grid
Students complete a simulation on power grid reliability check. For this physics lesson, students discuss the consequences of power grid failures. They complete a simulation worksheet.
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Creative Writing/Historical Journals
Students write series of journal entries, from the perspective of an immigrant traveling to America via Ellis Island.
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The Parkingtons Are Coming
Young scholars particpate in a simulation as hosts for a visiting family of aliens. They work in small groups deciding what 10 pages of information from an Almanac the aliens need before they arrive.
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Hazard Mitigation: Bioterrorism
High schoolers discuss different ways to spread infectious diseases. In this bioterrorism lesson, students model the rate of smoke emission using CalRoad software. They analyze the effects of airborne release of...