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President James Earl Carter
In this American history learning exercise, students read a biography about President James Earl Carter and answer 7 multiple choice questions.
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Kennedy's New Frontier (5)
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 13 fill in the blank questions regarding the Kennedy presidency. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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America Since 1970 (5)
In this online interactive American history instructional activity, students answer 13 matching questions regarding contemporary American history. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Golda Meir: Israeli Political Leader
Students complete readings and mini-lectures to explore the life of Golda Meir, Israeli leader. They study her biography, discuss their research, write response journals and compare her government with its US counterpart.
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Social Studies, Booklet 2 Document-Based Question, 2005
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 1 essay and 10 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United States.
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Who is Allowed into the EU?
Twelfth graders investigate whether Turkey will join the European Union. In this government structures lesson, 12th graders prepare for and participate in a debate over expansion within the European Union.
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Philanthropy and You
Young scholars identify human rights and study the values of historical figures who fought for human rights. In this human rights activity, students define the term human rights and research examples of human mistreatment in history....
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War, What is it Good for?
Eighth graders examine aspects of the American Civil War related to West Virginia. In this research skills instructional activity, 8th graders collaborate to research Civil War topics and create electronic portfolios that feature their...
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Central America and the Caribbean Culture Travel Brochure
Ninth graders take a trip to Central American and the Caribbean. In this culture and geography lesson, 9th graders research selected countries of the region. Students use their findings to create tri-fold...
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The Civil War--The Battle of Corydon
Eighth graders investigate the Battle of Corydon. In this American Civil War lesson, 8th graders discover details about the Battle of Corydon and the leaders of the battle. Students also identify how the Corydon commemorates the battle...
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Making Vaccines
Students discuss the steps the American government has taken in order to protect every U.S. citizen from a bioterrorist attack and how a vaccine works. After discussion, students can create six vaccines in their own virtual laboratory.
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The Bill of Rights
Students examine the intent Bill of Rights. In this American government instructional activity, students watch segments of the Discovery video "The Bill of Rights." Students discuss and debate the 4 Supreme Court cases...
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The Impact of Hazelwood on School Publications
Ninth graders explore the Supreme Court Case Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier. In this American Government lesson, 9th graders research the recent history of censorship and how the courts have been involved in either...
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Supreme Court: Practice with Precedents 2010
Eleventh graders examine the term precedent in the court system. In this American Government lesson, 11th graders research various court cases in history. Students create a study chart that shows comparisons of these...
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What Should Congress Do?
Eleventh graders explore the purpose of Congress. In this American Government lesson, 11th graders participate in a webquest about What Congress should do.
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ANALYZING RUMORS AND MYTHS
Eleventh graders explore the phenomenon of "disinformation" that often circulates during a crisis. In this American Government instructional activity, 11th graders analyze an article on myths and rumors.
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Declaring Freedom
Ninth graders study the sections of the Declaration of Independence. For this American Government lesson, 9th graders participate in a weekly discussion board. Students create a multimedia project to demonstrate their applied...
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Voting and US Resident Aliens
Twelfth graders examine the process of voting. In this American Government lesson, 12th graders evaluate the arguments for and against alien voting. Students participate in a debate on voting rights.
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Electoral College Policy Brief to the Virginia Governor\ Electoral College Policy Brief to the Virginia Governor
Eighth graders examine the voting process for the President of the United States. In this American Government lesson, 8th graders research the viewpoints on this system. Students participate in a debate on this process.
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The Nonlegislative Powers
Eleventh graders examine the powers of Congress. In this American Government lesson, 11th graders read about Congress. Students complete a worksheet on their findings.
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Understanding the Election of 1800 and the Twelfth Amendment
Eleventh graders examine the election of 1800. In this American Government instructional activity, 11th graders summarize the events that made the election controversial. Students advocate for a candidate during a short role...
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Photographs of the 369th Infantry and African Americans during World War I
Students engage in a discussion regarding images of war we see, how quickly do we see them, and how they affect us? They view and analyze war photographs taken during World War I.
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A Century of Challenge and Change: The Filipino American Story
Learners recognize the events that led to the Philippine Revolution. In this Philippine Revolution lesson plan, students relate the causes of the Philippine Revolution to situation in the world today. Learners examine the Philippine...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Government Motors
For this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the General Motors bailout and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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