This resource from Khan Academy provides advanced-level practice questions over roles and powers of the president. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...

Students learn the role of the executive branch in creating and carrying out laws and how the executive and legislative branches work together to create a new coin.

A chapter taken from the U.S. State Department's "Outline of U.S. Government," that focuses on the foundation of American representative democracy. Provides comparison with other democracies, along with the essential role of the U.S....

In this activity, students will debate the questions of America's role in the world, what issues are of most concern to us, and what kind of world do we want in the 21st century? Note: Video content may not load in archived version.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about ecological roles and relationships. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.

Using Bloom's taxonomy, students will learn about one of the major roles of Congress, that of formulating and making policy.

Although geographically out of the main battle sites of the Civil War, Florida played an important role in the Confederacy. Find out how Florida helped in the Civil War and read about the battles that were fought there.

In this cooking and food science fair project the student will investigate the effect that fat and its temperature have on the taste and texture of pastry shells. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with...

What is the role of teachers and schools in regards to communication with parents? Come and explore this informative article revealing how important open communication is for students.

Go directly to two lesson plans developed for a PBS documentary about the lives of women in Afghanistan filmed by Afghan journalism trainees. Use the lessons to have young scholars examine women's roles under the Taliban, new...

Students are introduced to the concept of a stereotype, and they explore the messages they receive regarding differences between boys and girls. They watch and discuss a video of a little girl questioning why companies market boys' and...

A description of cellular communication involving neurotransmitters.

Scroll down this article to read about the role that Albert Gallatin played in the Whiskey Rebellion.

Describes the different branches of Philosophy and what their relevance is to today's world.

Find out what you can do about global water scarcity and conservation.

This extensive learning module examines the role of large-scale industrialization, urbanization, and mass migrations in creating new demands on government and social organizations to design reforms, and looks at the global and domestic...

An intriguing look at the woman's role in society in the New Kingdom. This PBS article talks about the rights of women which were unusual in ancient cultures

The immigration and settlement of early Manitobais profiled. The government's policy, treaties, the waves of incoming settlers, and the role played by women are each reviewed in detailed.

This lesson plan will give young scholars an overview of the role and purpose of taxes in American history.

Violence in school children is a frightening aspect of modern day life. Here are ways that parents can play a role in reducing this violence.

Develop conflict resolution skills as you role-play how to "make up" after a disagreement. Write an ending to a story about a conflict that demonstrates postive ways to show you're sorry and explore how conflicts make you feel.

This classroom activity allows different boundaries for various groups of students to take a quiz. For example, some groups get more time, others may use a book or notes, etc. However, the roles of students will change just prior to the...

A sermon by a Unitarian minister who argues that women have a positive role to play in American life and that isolating them within a domestic sphere loses the power of what they can contribute. Discussion questions are provided.

Explore the different ecological roles of organisms in the ecosystem, and find out how the energy flows through them.