Students examine laws that relate to parental accountability for minors. Students debate these laws and identify their own personal opinions regarding parental civil and criminal liability. Students draft legislation that reflects their...

Students apply the principles and ideas suggested by the Constitution to a contemporary issue or problem, and work through the issue to reach their own conclusions.

Students compare the state of nature today verses the past. They describe photos with their opinions and create stories that could possibly accompany the photo. They are encouraged to think more of the environment and how to protect it.

Students use a leading question in order to create context for the lesson plan. The problem of paying attention to students is discussed in groups. An answer to the problem appears that adults should know the desire of children of being...

Students suggest ethical decisions to problems and determine the basis and authority for them as ethical decisions.

Students review the life and work of Andy Goldsworthy. Using this information, they gather organic objects to create their own sailing vessel. They reflect on their artwork and determine what problem their artwork solves.

Students explore the growing unrest in France in November 2005. They read various editorial responses to the violence and brainstorm problems and solutions that might help the people of France move forward effectively.

Students review various scenarios in regards to the water cycle to determine what the best solution is to the problem. Students write their opinions on the controversies.

Students examine the historical development of meth use and the impact that it has on individual users and their communities. The problems in treating meth addiction are also explored in this lesson.

Tenth graders explain the expectations and evaluation criteria of this simulation of the committee process. They draft a bill / law to address an identified current problem or issue.

Tenth graders, in groups, draft a bill that relates to a current problem or issue.

Students discuss conflicts that arise from problems with diversity issues, and hypothesize what is needed to bring about successful resolutions to these problems. They write a newspaper editorial about how conflicts can be successfully...

Students examine the use of women as slaves by the Japanese military during World War II. Using the internet, they research the purpose of Korean comfort women and identify how the women have dealt with the exploitation. They share...

Students examine different problem situations that could be encountered during the building of the capitol building. They are divided into small groups and given a card with a problem written on it. Then students brainstorm in order to...

Students investigate the use of polythene bags in the community and measure the possible impact upon the environment. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used in order to create an evaluative opintion...

Students watch a video that presents the case of Kevin Gardner vs. Loomis Armored, Inc. Students discuss the case and prepare arguments for and against the appeal. Students compare their opinions to the actual outcome of the case.

Pupils, using what they know about what influences a representative's decision-making, solve current issues/problems provided by the teacher.

Students examine the procedures to elect the President of the United States. In groups, they create their own political cartoon presenting a consensus of their point of views on the process. They identify the strengths and weaknesses...

Eighth graders research how music influences our actions. They form an educated opinion of how music can influence our actions. Students create a computer generated presentation to outline the research methods used to form their answer....

Eleventh graders explore Canadian support for foreign aide. In groups, 11th graders discuss Canadian aide policies and express their opinion of each. Students brainstorm methods of contributing to developing nations. They complete...

Students explore the changes in the Sequoia forest ecosystem. They evaluate reasons for the changes and discuss opposing views of human activity, logging and fire management practices. Students observe a video, describe the location of...

Why do some phrases contribute to a weak authorial voice? The first page of this packet explains what a strong and weak voice sound like, and it lists some common phrases that clutter writing, ultimately weakening it. The second page...

High schoolers investigate the problem of pollution and its effects on the environment. The use of questions for research stimulate thinking and advanced problem solving skills. The important skill of reflection is used to help students...

Students discuss the 2008 Presidential election. They examine the significant issues of the election and focus on the economy. Students study the major issues with the economy. Students decide how they feel about each canidates' views...