Students differentiate responsible from irresponsible behavior in their community. In this citizenship lesson plan, students use technology to organize lists of responsible and irresponsible behaviors, write about the effects these...

Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary sources. In this child labor lesson, students examine the issue of child labor and determine how citizen action prompted...

High schoolers explore the concept of nation building. In this diplomacy lesson, students research America's nation building efforts in Somalia, Haiti, the Balkans, Guatemala, Cuba, Vietnam, and Grenada. High schoolers share their...

Students study a community hundreds of miles away. They attempt to accurately reflect teh myriad rections and experiences of Atlanta and its people as the events unfoled.

Students edit video tapes of two German immigrants according to the slant: How did you adapt to the strange American ways after immigrating to the Omaha area? Students work in groups to name ten problems immigrants might encounter in the...

Young scholars listen to story about solving personal problems. They study about handling problems and practice what they have studied in real life situations. They then complete the worksheet for comprehension.

Students research the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park. They present their research in a role-playing format.

High schoolers, in groups, research various philosophers and the historical context of their work. They discuss the necessity and interaction of laws, regulations and human freedoms and consider the importance of the Canadian government...

Pupils identify and separate the different zones of the beach by observation. They investigate beach zonation by gathering and comparing sand samples gathered from different areas of the beach.

Students perform research in the wake of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, a debate has begun over augmented security and surveillance, versus safeguards for personal freedoms. This debate is certain to occupy our...

Twelfth graders are introduced to the demographics and services of Fairfax County, Virginia. In groups, they identify programs and services that should be supported by tax dollars and presnt them to the class in a PowerPoint presentation.

Youth and Media focuses on the challenges young people face when accessing the Internet. Website addresses online safety, privacy, information quality and civic participation. Includes links to ongoing projects, publications and ways for...

After reading Grandpa's Teeth by Rod Clement, the writer will plan a scene from a story where a character confronts another character about something that has been stolen. Descriptive details need to take precedence in this scene, as...

This inquiry-based project will provide opportunities for students to learn about the history of Birmingham. Students will discover the variety tourist attractions in Birmingham, Alabama.

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