Learners discover the role zoos play in conservation of animals. They research the captive breeding programs that are in place at the Minnesota Zoo. They use the zoo's website to find the American Zoo and Aquarium Associations criteria...

Second graders discuss the importance of eating healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables and what foods should be eaten in moderation. In groups, 2nd graders participate in activities using hula hoops where they categorize healthy...

Third graders identify the relationship between physical activity and a healthy heart. Then they describe the long-term effects of daily physical activity on the heart. Students also distinguish aerobic from anaerobic exercises and ...

Students research the basic functions of the heart's conductin system. They identify good and bad health behaviors and explain how they affect the heart. They identify the sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes, and identify the bundle...

Fourth graders explore the basic function of the heart, identify blood vessels and coronary arteries. They identify good and bad health behaviors and discuss how these behaviors affect the heart. Students explore how the coronary...

Fourth graders examine the relationship between exercise and a healthy heart. After listing the types of exercise and the benefits of aerobic exercise, they set personal goals and design their own fitness plans. In addition, 4th graders...

In this Mother's Day activity worksheet, students read the words related to Mother's Day and write them in the blanks in alphabetical order. Students spell 13 words.

This site is helpful to both the applicant and the interviewer. Information is given regarding what data can be found through a background check. Explains how employers can gather information themselves. Lists certain topics that can't...

In-depth and comprehensive learning activity in which students analyze the debate surrounding the Patriot Act and apply constitutional reasoning to formulate opinions about the balance between national security and right to privacy....

Learning packet was created to provide students with an understanding of the civil liberties a United States citizen is entitled to without interference from government.

CPSR offers an informative discussion of current legal and policy topics hosted by group working for rights of assembly and speech for online communities.

This resource presents information on maintaining privacy of personal information online.

This activity examines some of the possible consequences of privacy. Students will classify these consequences as benefits or costs. Later, they will be asked to evaluate positions on issues of privacy by thinking about the consequences...

What is data mining? Students will explore the meaning of data mining and through research create a multimedia presentation of government data mining and privacy.

Liberty is a campaign group that "seeks to protect civil liberties and promote human rights for everyone". This site outlines the work of the group and the issues on which it campaigns; provides articles, speeches and publications; and...

Official home of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Learn about American news, what's going on with the Supreme Court and new legislation, and more at this online interest group.

The object of this instructional activity is to take a look at the USA Patriot Act and the controversies around the Act. Does the Patriot Act defy our Civil Liberties? This instructional activity will explore that question and more.

A lesson focused on SOPA, Stop Online Privacy Act, which protects online businesses from counterfeiters and from folks using copyrighted materials without appropriate permissions.

This cleverly designed article contains the laws concerning taping and recording conversation in regard to privacy rights. From the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.

Check out this interactive timeline of the right to owenership and use of home in the United States.

What information can parents and students expect to be kept private in school data versus publicized on forms or in announcements? This lesson examines students' privacy expectations through possible scenarios.

This website provides several links and introductory information on the Constitution, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, expression in special places, freedom of religion, due process, the right to privacy, discrimination, and...

Along with demands for other rights in the 1960s and 1970s came the demand for reproductive rights. Read the development of ideas from the introduction of birth control pills in 1960 to the contentious Supreme Court ruling in Roe v Wade...

Although the Constitution is the supreme law of the land, its interpretation is open to many opinions, causing great controversies. Students can read the Constitution as well as the many issues that surround the document. If that proves...