Students study the social, economic, and political environment in Canada before 1837.

Eighth graders investigate the economic status of America during the 1800's and the role of the bank in the early times of our country. They concentrate on the different jobs that people had in the North and South while classifying them...

Students observe slides of U.S. coastal geography. They study topography and vegetation maps for one region. They gather geographic facts on a guided worksheet. Students pretend to be colonists. They decide what kind of economic system...

Students examine their own beliefs about the morality of capital punishment through a "where you stand" activity. They explore economic arguments about the costs, benefits and morality of capital punishments by reading and discussing...

Students explore geo-political and economic contexts for the European Renaissance journeys of exploration, including those of Columbus, create cartographic symbols, and add those symbols to a print-out of Ptolemy's map.

Young scholars become aware of the level of the impact on the current and future socio-economic structures of sub-Saharan Africa by the AIDS pandemic.

Students research five cities of their choice. They investigate the history, current economic standing, and two people who helped to influence the city in some way. They use the Internet to conduct their research.

Learners identify four basic values (economic, social, moral, and political) protected by law, examine different definitions of values, and correlate laws to values they aim to protect.

Students explore the early colonies of American settlements. After researching important characteristics such as land, politics, economics, and educational opportunities, students create their own advertisement for one of the colonies.

Pupils define citizenship and nationality, examine economic impacts of domestic conflict or war on average citizen, view Powerpoint presentation on Kosovo conflict, and complete critical thinking questions.

Learners evaluate the burning of Falmouth and its economic and political repercussions. They discuss the community of Falmouth during the Revolution and the role of a pastor. They read an excerpt and identify unknown words. They select a...

Students summarize support for free market labor vs. slave labor in antebellum America. They explain how existing economic conditions influence support for free market labor vs. slave labor.

Students analyze political systems of African cultures. In this political systems lesson, students compare and contrast the political systems of African cultures by studying objects of art for the values of the governments. Students...

Students read a story about the Pocumtucks' religious beliefs. Using the text, they discover their concept of land ownership and how they migrated within their territory in different seasons. They use primary and secondary sources to...

Eleventh graders write a two to three page paper addressing one of the following topics: Analyze the values and beliefs of the two conflicting cultures. Explain which values seem to dominate within the conflict and why. They brainstorm...

Students explore Han'geul, a Korean writing system. Pupils participate in a class discussion involving the history of Han'geul. Using specified websites, classmates create flashcards containing letters of the Han'guel language. In...

Sixth graders construct pro and con T-charts about their education system and that of Japan. They choose which system they prefer and give five reasons for it. Their reasons must be based on strong arguments and evidence.

Pupils utilize Internet resources to uncover the pros and cons of two topics in alternative energy technology: photovoltaics and fuel cells. Students analyze the structure and function of each system to make observations about the...

Middle schoolers play a game aimed at demonstrating how relationships with other communities or countries affect the food and fiber system. The game simulates the unequal distribution of natural resources which creates the need for...

Students compare and contrast renewable and nonrenewable energy. In this environmental science lesson plan, students discuss the importance of going green. They identify the different components in a power grid system.

Middle schoolers calculate ancient Greek coin values as compared to their weight, and equivalence in grain. They then determine their worth today. They convert metric to U.S. customary weight systems.

Students investigate why doctors feel torn between patients and insurance companies. They examine the health care system and how it affects patients. They discuss one's ability to afford health insurance as well.

Pupils discuss the 2008 Presidential election. They examine the significant issues of the election and focus on the economy. Students study the major issues with the economy. Pupils decide how they feel about each canidates' views and...

Third graders explore agriculture by viewing video clips in class. In this farm animal lesson, 3rd graders identify the animals mostly eaten that come from farms and the types of food they consume before they are eaten by us. Students...