Students examine the interrelationships between Judaism and Islam. They view and discuss the "Heritage: Civilization and the Jews" DVD-ROM, conduct Internet research, complete handouts, and develop a research presentation.

Young scholars discuss the decision after World War II of Japan's to follow a policy of pacifism. After reading an article, they identify the ways Japan is strengthening its military. They watch a video to discover how their Constitution...

Ninth graders begin the lesson by being introduced to the basic terms of economics. In groups, they discover how they are affected by trade because of the clothes they wear and foods they eat. Using primary sources, they examine the...

Tenth graders explore the events leading up to the French Revolution. In this World History instructional activity, 10th graders participate in a class discussion as the teacher shares a Powerpoint presentation, then the students...

Ninth graders investigate the characteristics of the geographic position of Quebec and Canada in the World. They study Canada's land and water boundaries, surface area and time zones.

In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the Europe between the years 1871 and 1914.

Learners locate Japan's absolute and relative location on a globe and various maps. They describe Japan's various regions and islands and their system of education, customs and religion. They assess Japan's impact on our society.

Twelfth graders discuss the probability of imposing a democracy in a country in which there is no history of this type of government being successful. Using the internet, they work together to research Japan's experience with democracy...

Twelfth graders explore historical events that created conflict between Dominican Republic and Haiti, examine how need for cheap source of labor has led to exploitation of Haitian workers, and discuss how topography of island of...

Tenth graders explore the massive immigration from Vietnam and Cambodia.  In this World History lesson, 10th graders examine the crisis that led to this immigration.  Students participate in a debate on whether the United...

Learners analyze the art work of Guillermo Kuitca. In this art analysis lesson, students analyze the geographical art of Kuitca and complete discussion activities. Learners read about the artist and complete a related activity.

Students examine environmental changes .  In this investigative lesson students view a film then complete and activity that includes a debate. 

Twelfth graders investigate whether Turkey will join the European Union. In this government structures lesson, 12th graders prepare for and participate in a debate over expansion within the European Union.

Fourth graders complete an atlas worksheet to become familiar with the types of information found in an atlas.

Seventh graders create a Latin American portfolio in the form of a country presentation using PowerPoint software. They use their knowledge of geographic concepts to interpret maps, globes, charts, diagrams, and timelines.

As European colonists began settling in the Plains conflicts rose and ultimately led to the French and Indian War. These conflicts are outlined here.

The Executive Abroad maps the international trips of presidents and secretaries of state. Interactive allows the user to select a President or Secretary of State to map their travels and see the frequency of visits to each geopolitical...

Consider how U.S. foreign policy changed in the aftermath of WWII, and analyze the philosophical, geopolitical, and economic factors that influenced these changes. In this interactive lesson from WGBH, students develop a written argument...

This collection of three learning modules looks at issues related to resource consumption. It examines theories about how population size affects consumption, the changing patterns of energy consumption, and ways to minimize consumption....

AP Human Geography course unit in Political Geography discusses changing boundaries of power, who has it and how it is divided according to place.

In France, enthusiasm for the American cause was high: the French intellectual world was itself in revolt against feudalism and privilege. However, the Crown lent its support to the colonies for geopolitical rather than ideological...

This is a succinct history of military assistance given to Pakistan by the United States after WWII. Analyzes the increase in military aid since Pakistan entered CENTO. An intriguing look at a very important geopolitical relationship.

The following sources include a news report in 2007 on Iraqi refugees in Sweden and interviews in 1998 of Hmong refugees living in Minnesota. Its goal is to explore the refugee experience, both from an international or geopolitical...

Syllabus for WEEK 7: World War II and the Cold War: The Geopolitics of Immigration Reforms. WEEK 8: Family, Gender, and Sexuality