Students discuss the significance of the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation and the assassination of Lincoln. They analyze how historians use evidence and develop differing interpretations. Students examine historical bias and...

High schoolers watch election commercials for a homework assignment. They analyze the commercials and create a commercial for a fictitious candidate using the techniques they observed.

High schoolers research the Roaring Twenties. In this 1920's America lesson, students analyze primary sources to develop an understanding of lifestyles and values of the era as they read F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.

Students examine the effectiveness of 'trickle down' economics. In this "Reaganomics" lesson, students use readings, analogies, discussion and debate to understand basic economic concepts. Students will analyze the what they think are...

Students reflect on the pros and cons of Women's Suffrage and it was viewed during the late 1800's.  In this history lesson, students will analyze documents on women's suffrage so that they can compare and contrast the rights of...

Students design colorful posters to "get out and vote" after studying the three amendments to the US Constitution that extend voting rights. They analyze the importance of voting to a healthy democracy.

Second graders analyze the effects of sunlight on a glass of water by using the thermometer to measure its temperature. They predict and measure the difference between water outside in the sun and shade and inside. They role-play a game...

Students watch tapes of televised presidential debates dating from 1960. They analyze debates and participate in mock debates.

Students explore the "death tax" and analyze statistical information about how the government taxes dead people. They research sources to determine the validity of a anti-tax group campaign and John McCain's claims about taxes. ...

High school learners research an issue that is important to them and apply the research to write a newspaper article. After thoroughly researching their topic, students strengthen research, analyzation, and writing skills, by...

Students examine the Sons of Liberty. In this instructional activity on British rule, students analyze terrorism vs. patriotism through a variety of different perspectives. This instructional activity includes instruction, assessment,...

In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the electoral college and superdelegates. Students then respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about gasoline prices and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about about 2008 presidential candidate Fred Thompson. Students then respond to 2 short answer questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about Barak Obama and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons based on anti-American sentiments. Students respond to 4 talking point questions

In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about the Middle East and American domestic issues. Students respond to 4 talking point questions.

Students share their own thoughts about the United States' involvement in Iraq. They read an article about what the Democrats would do if they were in charge. They develop a poll for members of their community to take and analyze the...

Sixth graders examine the contributions of Desmond Tutu and the history of apartheid in South Africa. They listen to the book "The Story of Ruby Bridges," listen to a lecture and analyze a timeline, conduct an interview, and participate...

Students create an advertising campaign in which a candidate from Animal Farm will run for an upcoming election. In this follow-up activity to George Orwell's Animal Farm lesson, students explore propaganda, rhetoric, and satire as they...

Students share their knowledge of pumpkins, then read a news article about how hot weather and rain are affecting the pumpkin crop. In this agriculture and current events instructional activity, the teacher introduces the article with a...

In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons by Herb Block and respond to 3 talking point questions.

For this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about lame duck sessions and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events instructional activity, students analyze a political cartoon about John Edwards and respond to 3 talking point questions.