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The State of the Union Address

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils discuss and fill out a worksheet after viewing the State of the Union Address that the president makes every year.
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Making An Appeal

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students argue an appellate case and analyze public policy conflicts.
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Women: Stride Toward Freedom

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students read facts about women'ts suffrage and research topics related to women's rights. Optional films for viewing and books to read.
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Geography of the Hill

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the basic functions of Canadian government, who is responsible for each function and where the officials associated with each function work.
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Government Bingo

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students play a Bingo game to review the facts and concepts of the Canadian System of Government.
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The 3 Levels of Government through Scrapbooking

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore Parliamentary democracy and governance.
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The Many Powers of the President

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students become familiar with the many roles of the president. They are given various scenarios. They must decide which of his "hats" he must wear given the specifics of each situation.
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The President's Cabinet

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders obtain information about the President's Cabinet by using a template, and exploring the bookmarked Internet sites.
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Sharing Their Stories: Native American Literature and Culture in 19th Century America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate Native American culture reading and writing about early Native American authors. They listen to an expert to extend their understanding of the culture.
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Roll the Union On: the National Labor Relations Act and the Rise of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the many different programs Roosevelt created as a result of the Great Depression. They research the National Labor Relations Act and explore what working conditions were like during that time.
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Celebrate Constitution Day

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the constitutions structure, content, and underlying philosophy by skimming through as a class then breaking into groups to focus on separate articles. To reinforce learning they individually analyze constitutional...
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Write As If...You Were There

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use their imagination to create a story about being present when the Great Seal of Ohio was designed. They draw a picture of the Great Seal of Ohio.
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Ohio's U.S. Presidents

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the state of Ohio's claim to be the "Mother of Presidents." Nine U.S. presidents were from the state and their contributions and terms of office are examined in this lesson.
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Constitutional Convention

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils develop a constitution for a hypothetical country called Permistan by reviewing the constitutions from the other countries they have already studied.
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A Burning Desire: A Focus Group Turns Its Attention To Old Glory

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Learners explore the issue of a Constitutional amendment to ban flag burning. They simulate the role of a Senator's aide, conduct Internet research, write and prepare an oral and a written response based on research,
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ESL: Using the Telephone

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders practice telephone etiquette skills by simulating phone conversations. They discover how to making simulated 911 calls, taking phone messages, and dealing with telemarketers.
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What Can I Do About Global Environmental Change?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete a unit to evaluate their impact on the environment and greenhouse gas emissions. They conduct Internet research, develop a list of their electrical and energy use, calculate their share of greenhouse gases, and identify...
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Marine & Aquatic Habitats Activities - Walk in the Wetlands

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students research various types of fresh water wetlands and identify the common animal and plant life in these different ecosystems. They further analyze the need to protect these wetlands and explore their varied uses.
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Dangerous Straits

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a film and read articles that explore controversial Chinese and American relations. They conduct interviews, participate in class role-plays and develop policy recommendations for government agencies.
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Critical Review of Human Resource Management

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover different recruitment methods used by businesses. They identify the positives and negatives of the selection process. They use the information they gathered and apply it to different scenerios.
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Making Choices about Tobacco Use

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students examine the dangers associated with smoking. In groups, they discuss what it means to be addicted to a drug and how the media influences our decisions. After watching excerpts of films, they identify the use of smoking and the...
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Australia

For Teachers 1st
First graders are introduced to the country of Australia through books, Internet research, maps and music. They listen to stories, watch videos, decorate cookies and participate in an Australian-themed day of activities.
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Representation of the Common Citizen From Declaration of Independence to Present

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create working definition of common citizen, and investigate and discuss important sections of Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and other Amendments. Students demonstrate...
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Law, Values and Lobbying

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers begin to examine the lawmaking process. Using their text, they describe the role of the three branches of government. In groups, they identify the four basic values protected by law and define the concept of lobbying and...

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