Around half of the states in the US ban first cousin marriage, but does science support that ban? Scholars work through genetic analysis of the risks to understand if more states should ban the practice—or if some should remove it. They...

One cyclist goes to great lengths to make his proposal! Your classes must figure out just what length that is. Using a map with a bike route that spells out Marry Me, learners calculate the total distance of the ride. They base their...

Do women with college degrees get married later? Using a provided scatter plot of the percentage of women who earn bachelor's degrees and the median age at which women first get married over time, pupils conduct a linear regression...

Imagine studying Korean culture, especially the role of women, as well as marriage and religious rituals from home! Anthropologist Laurel Kendall shares what she has learned from her many trips to this fascinating country half a world away.

In a perfect marriage of social studies and science, groups work together to research and create a travel guide presentation to share with the class. Not only do kids learn about the climate and geography of a biome, but also the...

Needlework isn't just for home decor; it can also help record family history. Academics analyze a needlework sampler to understand how they were used to record marriages and births. The activity includes a series of written questions,...

The legacy of Reconstruction and the Freedman's Bureau is complicated. Using an interactive web resource, learners literally weigh the evidence using an online program in primary sources such as labor contracts and marriage records to...

While the Civil War ended over 150 years ago, Americans are still unsure how it should be remembered. Is the tragic conflict to be celebrated for bringing freedom to African Americans or commemorated for its sad place in US history?...

The 1960s were a pivotal time for many Americans who had long been discriminated against. Scholars read a document addressed to President Kennedy in support of LGBTQ+ rights and why they are essential. The activity includes group...

Academics analyze 10 primary documents and photos to create a timeline of the LQBTQ+ movement. The activity includes an online worksheet. Scholars also participate in a group discussion to understand the long struggle the LGBTQ+...

Your class members will each explore a European country of their choice and report back to the class using a creative PowerPoint or Prezi. They will not only include a basic introduction to the country, but also what they discovered...

A woman accuses her husband of multiple instances of domestic violence in the mock trial case, Karmia Kahn v. Keith Kahn

A child is severely wounded and a mother is sued for the negligent storage of a firearm in the mock trial case, Scott Walker v. Tanya Brewster.

Finding an expert in a given field when conducting research can be a challenge. This guide provides step-by-step directions as well as links to resources that help young sleuths find the authorities and experts they need. As a bonus, two...

Students draw a picture of something they enjoy doing with their family, or something special about their family. Students share their pictures with the class, and then they will be displayed in the classroom.

This article, written for the Public Law Research Institute, summarizes the changes made in laws by the states to strengthen the institution of marriage.

This site, by a clinical psychologist, offers answers to questions frequently asked about marriage counseling, such as when it should begin, how long it may last, and others.

This site contains information as well as a number of links related to covenant marriage, which requires counseling before taking this step. The information is not too in-depth, but the links are extensive.

This article offers techniques and ideas to help couples make the most of their relationship.

This site provides information on Buddhist ceremonies in several countries where the religion is practiced. The site provides information on what should be done and how the ceremonies are performed.

The biography may be brief, but the selections from his works are, as one is entitled, "Gems." The excerpts deal with subjects like education ("Always argue with the teacher."), love and children, marriage and divorce, and a compilation...

The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, a daily news broadcast on PBS, offers a special report on Mark Twain and his missing manuscript, "A Murder, a Mystery and a Marriage." A timeline of Mark Twain's life is also provided.

Find out the real explanation for why your parents are so weird. Here is a project that lets you explore the internet to find out why your "DNA blueprint" is so important to health and disease. In this project you will use methods that...

This page provides information on the prenuptial agreement as it is used in the Jewish faith. Many of the restrictions have their basis in Jewish law.