To conclude their study of immigration and human rights, class members create a civic engagement project centered on an issue of immigration and designed to influence US immigration policy. They examine examples of attempts to...

Fourth graders identify the different types of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. In this ecology lesson, 4th graders create models of wind mills and hydropower. They discuss the pros and cons of using alternative forms of energy.

Middle schoolers investigate recycling at several scales, including local, state, national and global. They become aware of recycling, re-use, reduce efforts and policies. Students read the article Where Does Your Garbage Go. They look...

Young consumers get a hefty dose of information on how fraud can put their financial health at risk. The resource provides detailed lecture notes, scaffolded notetaking sheets, vocabulary worksheets, transparencies, and seven links to...

In this 1960s American history worksheet, young scholars identify the 7 terms that best match 7 descriptions, eliminate 3 false statements, and identify 2 historical themes pertaining to Kennedy's new frontier and Johnson's Great Society.

Designed for first-year teachers, this 116-page packet has it all. Questions you should ask administrators and fellow teachers, a checklist of things to do before school starts, a school-year calendar to record special school events and...

The 1980's was an interesting time for the American economic system. This presentation relates the lead to and the effects of Reaganomics, Trickle down economy, and Clintonomics. Embedded links, works cited, and images are included. A...

Recycling and green living isn't just for the environment anymore. Studying the use of metaphors and metonymies, especially in reference to environmental sustainability, this presentation provides viewers with plenty of food for thought....

After listening to your lecture on climate change, young scientists access NOAA's database listing Mauna Loa's carbon dioxide data. They graph the monthly means and then compare their graphs to NOAA's. This is a concise plan that could...

Students create a proposal to solve Wake County's problem with losing the North Wake landfill in such a way that: a new landfill site is agreed upon, Solid-wase disposal is in compliance with Local and State landfill regulations and...

Students explore pollution.  In this pollution lesson plan students participate in activities to help them better understand industrial pollution.

In this online interactive history learning exercise, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the United States between the years 1763 and 1776.

Students identify the different sources of air pollution andevaluate knowledge of air pollution concepts in school and community. Students brainstorm ways of reducing air pollution and instruct school and community in reduction of air...

The Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center Program offers valuable information regarding the use of alternative fuels in the United States. This center is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Clean City action....

From the U.S. Naval Observatory, a brief history of daylight savings time including information of the passage of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 which changed the date from the first Sunday in April to the second Sunday in March starting...

Information on President Carters domestic affairs including his inauguration, the success of his energy policy, his poor image in the media, and scandals in the White House during his term.

A timeline discussing when the environmental acts and major events took place. Scroll through to learn details about the different acts that have been passed to preserve our energy and environment.

Oregon State online exhibit on Atomic Energy and Nuclear History features discussion and primary source material on the politics of the Atomic Age, citizen reaction and the Atomic Energy Act of 1946.

Engage the classroom in studying about oil and gas royalties paid to the government, in some cases not paid, with resources drawn from leased land paid for by the government. Take research results and contact state and federal government...

The American soldiers returning from World War I had a huge impact on the economy. Read about President Truman's domestic policies and find out about the surprise of the election of 1948.

This site explores the Cold War race to develop the hydrogen bomb, a weapon that would change the world. Content details all the people who were involved in the race for the H-Bomb, as well as notable events during this time period....