What's it like to be a senator or member of the House of Representatives? Using a video game simulation, learners discover what it is like to craft and pass legislation from its idea through conference committee. Pop ups and annotation...

Marbury v. Madison is arguably the most important landmark case in the history of the Supreme Court. A fact-filled lesson provides background information about the case and two others related to the concept of judicial review. Scholars...

In this government spending - earmarks learning exercise, students research this topic (there are many links listed), examine the issue, write a letter to their congressional representative or a local newspaper, make a video or...

In this health issues learning exercise, students write a letter to the President about the health issues that arise from metal and lead after reading articles about the dangers. Students read 9 articles.

Interactive game that takes the student through the law-making process. Pick a member of Congress and an issue, then see what is necessary to get the bill passed and made into law.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An interactive look at court cases that deal with the rights of immigrants between 1876 and 1901.