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Hey, Mom! What's for Breakfast?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine how he world eats breakfast. In this food choices instructional activity, students work in groups to list breakfast foods and their ingredients and find goods and consumers on the list. The, students use the Internet...
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The Euro: Money Changes Everything

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the impact of the euro on nations of the European Union (EU). In this euro lesson plan, students examine exchange rates within the EU as well as outside the EU in order to better understand the implications of ...
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Vietnam: A Divided Nation

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine events leading up to and during the Vietnam War. They research assigned topics utilizing interviews, Powerpoint presentations, timelines, and collages in their presentations.
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United States-Japanese Relations in Post World War II Era

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders analyze political cartoons and posters relating to the United States and Japan in the period following World War II. They discuss the positive and negative consequences of the United States occupation of Japan.
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The Great Society and A Thousand Points of Lights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers compare 2 preseidental speeches. In this presidential agenda instructional activity, students compare and contrast a Lyndon B. Johnson speech with a George H. W. Bush Speech. 
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The American Mosaic

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students discuss what it would be like to be new to a town. They are then asked questions related to the immigrants coming to America. Extensions of this instructional activity are available.
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The Constitution on Trial: The Internment of the Japanese During World War II

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze primary source documents during the Second World War. Students recall statements of Japanese-Americans who were placed into internment camps during the war.
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China: One Nation: Two Futures

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the evolution of Chinese communism to its present export-driven economy. Working in groups, they examine various articles about reforms in Chinese society. They write essays about the impact of political reform on...
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Eastern Europe: Passport to Understanding

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore Eastern Europe. They analyze data on select countries. Students prepare a short oral presentation on the country they researched. They locate their country using an interactive map.
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England's Cabinet

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students investigate the UK Parliament, its Prime Minister, members, and duties. They decide which posts would make up a cabinet to run their school. They compare this to the posts needed to run the country and select a cabinet for...
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The Great Depression Begins

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this Great Depression worksheet, students review a chapter as they write 8 people or terms that match 8 quotations, respond to 5 multiple choice questions, and elaborate on a historical theme regarding the American economy, the Dust...
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Imperialism

For Teachers 7th - 11th
In this Imperialism study guide worksheet, students read over notes and the related questions that accompany them. Students also read responses to the 7 short answer questions.
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WACS, WAVES< and SPARS: Women during World War II

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders conduct a class discussion on the historical background information of women during World War II.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders evaluate what motivated women during this time.  Students create...
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Democratic Village Elections in China: Comparing Governments of China and the United States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore democratic practices in China. In this global studies lesson plan, students compare and contrast democratic values of the Chinese government with the American government. Students read provided articles and conduct...
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Terrorism: How Have Other Countries Handled It? How Should We?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the questions of security. In this terrorism lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of methods countries have used to combat terrorism. Students respond to discussion...
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Press Freedom Versus Military Censorship

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the term terrorism.  In this US History lesson, 11th graders participate in a press release on terrorism. 
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War and the Media Press Freedom vs. Military Censorship

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students analyze the relationship between war and media. In this media awareness lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on freedom of the press and military censorship. Students participate in an activity connected...
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Stand and Deliver

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students take a closer look at the presidential election of 2004. In this American politics instructional activity, students visit selected websites to learn about the 2004 campaign and active citizenship. Students then...
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North Korea and Nuclear Weapons

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students deliberate on the merits and tradeoffs of North Korea and Nuclear Weapons.
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How Can Business Profit from Tariffs? p1

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate the impact of tariffs on businesses and consumers during the 1880s by looking at a political cartoon, solving a short math problem and comparing protectionism in the 1980's to protectionism in the 1880's.
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Terrorism: How Should We Respond?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers participate in an online ballot activity focused on the overarching question of the role of the United States in the world.
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Trade Between The US and Japan

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson that involves the trade relationship between the US and Japan. They research to find the history and facts concerning the current trends.
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At What Price the Truth?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read President Kennedy's speech to the nation on October 22, 1962. Using the text, they identify the deception by the Soviets. In groups, they create a comip strip showing what they believe might have happened had there been no...
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Today: American Industry and the Multinationals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners work in groups to read information about one of four featured factories. Students share their readings with the class, and compile a list of "Actions to be Taken" that will be included in their final paper. Student compare their...

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