Students create a women's history trail. They interview residents of their local community. They create information brochures on different women as well.

In this English worksheet, students read "Indian Breaks Hot-Air Balloon Record," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

High schoolers experiment with being a dictator and sorting students into "desirable" and "undesirable" groups. They discuss freedoms and contrast U.S. government to dictatorships.

Students work cooperatively in groups to present the specific needs of an assigned territory to a mock meeting of government officials in an attempt to amend an existing law.

Twelfth graders read and discuss the story elements and themes of the novel, Lord of the Flies. They simulate survivor groups through quizzes and voting off the group with the lowest scores, and group e-mail discussions.

Young scholars investigate the UK Parliament, its Prime Minister, members, and duties. They decide which posts would make up a cabinet to run their school. They compare this to the posts needed to run the country and select a cabinet...

Students investigate an in-depth study of civil strife in a former British colony fueled by 'conflict' diamonds. They examine how the violence and civil strife rampant in a particular West African nation has a lot to do with its colonial...

Students explore economic rights of people. After listening to statements and songs by people such as John Lennon and Mahatma Ghandi, students examine the truths and values depicted by each person. Students participate in a simulation to...

Students explore how to make something out of nothing. In this recycling lesson, students discuss the importance of recycling and what effects their choices could have on future generations. Students create something new out of used...

Tenth graders identify job requirements and expectations of their personal career choices. In this career goals activity, 10th graders create an Occupational Trial Plan, participate in peer review of their plans, and compose questions...

Young scholars consider what it means to be politically involved. For this civics lesson, students discuss voting as a privilege or right. Young scholars also discuss how they may be able to effect social change through political...

In this algebra activity, 10th graders rewrite algebraic expression using algebra. They follow specific steps to solve this word problem. There is an answer key.

Students are introduced to the Air Force Core Values before watching the movie, "Twelve O'Clock High". While watching the movie, they take notes on the leadership qualites of the pilots and the use of the Air Force in World War II. ...

Eighth graders discuss the needs of their local community and how they are being met by the government. Individually, they participate as a volunteer at a local organization of their choice. They reflect on their experience and...

Young scholars participate in standing committees to explore controversial issues. They research the issue in order to develop a perspective on the topic.

Students explore how to become a responsible voter and study Canada's parliamentary system.

Students see a simulation of how parliamentary committees function.

Students use the internet to research facts about the members of the European Union. In groups, they use their information to develop a presentation and a fact sheet. They must identify the positives and negatives of their European...

Tenth graders compare accounts provided by the two newspaper articles with the visual account provided by Sue Coe. They articulate how those accounts are alike and different. Students consider the economic choices that made the Hamlet...

Resources to help senior citizens find information on issues such as health issues, housing, consumer protection, and more from the federal government.

An e-magazine that tackles issues that senior citizens face in contemporary America such as aging, eldercare, legal matters, etc.

In question and answer format, NPR takes a look at Medicare's new drug program and its effect on senior citizens. Links to numerous other NPR reports on this subject. 1/27/2006

Explore Senior Employment opportunities using the Employment Spot career resources.

Outstanding source of information on Alzheimer's Disease from the United States government. Has links to other resources on this topic.