Students explore how immigration, citizenship, due process of law, and the freedoms of speech and assembly have shaped American values throughout American history

Learners research their local communities and identify the founding fathers of their city and county. In this communities lesson plan, students research using the library and internet. Learners also interview citizens who have lived in...

Students explore the purpose of rules and laws in society, as well as some of the basic tenets of the Constitution that address equal rights for all citizens. Next, they examine historical examples of segregation and consider its impact...

How do the citizens of Polyglot celebrate New Year's Eve? Middle and high schoolers read about the history of the dropping ball on New Year's Eve, as well as the other holidays traditions that have gone by the wayside, before designing a...

Students pretend to be Chinese and European immigrants, and U.S. citizens, as they explore immigration in California in the first half of the 20th Century.

High schoolers examine the difference between a jury trial and a bench trial. They discuss any protections that the Indiana and United States Constitution offers its citizens. They use the internet to research any current press of jury...

Students work together to discover the type of risks at Superfund sites. They examine how sites are found and where to report hazardous sites. They evaluate the activities of the government to protect its citizens.

How much do you know about the holidays around the world? Second graders put their knowledge to the test with a 14-day lesson plan about global celebrations. They read informational text, employ KWL charts, and compare and contrast the...

Students study American citizens, specifically Estelle Ishigo, who were forced to live in relocation centers during World War II. Using primary sources, students describe the internees' experiences during and after internment. They...

Middle schoolers compare the basic needs of plants to the basic needs of democracy. In this democracy comparison lesson, students complete a worksheet on what happens to a plant that's not nourished. Middle schoolers draw a correlation...

Students recognize the needs, disabilities and attitudes of seniors. In this sensitivity awareness lesson, students work with residents of a senior citizen residence and build a relationship with a senior. Students simulate the...

Students create their own environment. In this environmental protection lesson, students pretend they are the owners of a tropical island. They create jobs for the citizens and develop the island as a model environment.

High schoolers examine primary and secondary documents about life on the homefront during World War II. In this World War II lesson, students research the conditions of daily life in the United Kingdom, the United States, and...

Students explore if the aging population has any effect on the economy and overall well-being of society.  In this economic lesson plan, students research the economic impact of the older citizens.  They develop their own ideas...

Third graders explore the Charleston Railroad. In this South Carolina history lesson, 3rd graders examine the impact of the rail line on economy and citizens of the state. Students create posters to advertising...

High schoolers explore the immigration wave that hit the United States in 19th century. In this immigration lesson, students examine primary and secondary sources to determine what the immigration experience was like for new citizens....

Students explore the history of the Pennsylvania Constitution of 1776. In this historical analysis lesson, students analyze the constitution of the state and determine how citizens benefited (or didn't benefit) from the document....

Students examine sectionalism. In this sectionalism instructional activity, students explore reasons sectionalism developed. Students realize the conflicts that led to the Civil War and how sectionalism affected citizens on the...

Students read about Martin Luther King and discuss the rights and responsibilities of citizens.  In this Martin Luther King activity, students recognize the vocabulary words associated with freedom and nonviolence.  Students...

Students discover the responsibilities of the presidency. In this U.S. government lesson plan, students watch "Portraits Of Power: American Presidents," and then compose essays regarding the citizens' relationship to the presidency.

Young scholars consider how the war in Iraq has changed life for Iraqis. In this current events instructional activity, students visit selected websites to investigate how the war has affected the citizens of Iraq and participate in a...

Students investigate global geography by researching the country of Scotland. In this cultural investigation lesson, students view images of Scotland on a computer and listen to audio interviews about Scottish citizens. Students identify...

Students explore the history of Canada by analyzing the First Nations' citizens. In this Native Canadian contributions lesson, students research the geography of Canada and create a book about the First Nations' involvement in the...

Students explore government by participating in a role playing activity. In this legal system instructional activity, students discuss the tasks which needed to be competed in order to write a bill and have it turned into law by the...