Deliberating in a Democracy
Marriage and the State
What defines marriage in society? Scholars investigate the moral and legal arguments of what defines marriage. They analyze different marriage traditions and social customs around the world along with Supreme Court decisions. Individuals...
Center for History and New Media
A Look at Virginians During Reconstruction, 1865-1877
The transition between rebellion to reunification was not smooth after the Civil War. Young historians compare primary and secondary source documents in a study of the Reconstruction era in Virginia, noting the rights that were not...
Curated OER
This is Your Life
Middle or high-school pupils choose a scientist to research. They collect biographical information and explore their contributions to scientific understanding. With all that they compile, they create a scrapbook of the scientists' life....
San Antonio Independent School District
Federalism
Learners distinguish delegated powers of the federal government from reserved powers and concurrent powers with this simple Venn diagram.
Curated OER
Services, Services, Services+++ Who You Gonna Call?
High schoolers research various services (agencies) provided by the government. They prepare a written report about the agency and also about an individual service it provides. They list steps involved in gaining a specific service...
Curated OER
Abraham Lincoln: Preserving the Union (2 Parts)
Students examine the life and times of Abraham Lincoln. They explore the trials and tribulations of the Civil War, and the problem of slavery that destroyed the Union. They also explore the man behind the image of the 16th president.
Curated OER
Worksheet for Analysis of a Written Document
In this primary source analysis worksheet, learners respond to 16 short answer questions that require them to analyze the provided historical document.