Women gained the right to vote in the twentieth century, but the fight for equality dates back centuries. Using an invitation to an 1874 suffrage convention, eager historians consider the motivations behind supporters of the suffrage...

Students study the historical and social issue of child labor. They examine the photographs of Lewis Hine to see evidence of child labor and decide how the photographs depict the historical impact of the practice. They write a letter to...

Ninth graders explore selected Internet sites to discover details about the life of John Calvin. For this Reformation lesson, 9th graders follow the steps in the provided Web Quest to locate and record information about Calvin as well as...

Students investigate the role of Amelia Jenks Bloomer in the struggles for suffrage and political reform. They consider the factors involved in political socialization and compile webliographies of their research materials.

Seventh graders experience what life was like in the factories during the Gilded Age. They explore the reasons behind the move for work place reforms during the Progressive Era. Students discuss the factors that led to work place reforms.

Learners consider asylum and refugee status. For this U.S. asylum lesson, students investigate the cases of Walter Polovchak and Elian Gonzalez. Learners then consider the case for asylum reform.

Eleventh graders explore the Progressive Era in American history (1900-1917). They use the internet and other sources to research the Progressive Movement, identify three Progressive presidents, and explore considered reforms. Students...

Students investigate reform in British Parliament. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to learn what the House of Lords is responsible for and determine how their jobs may be changing.

Tenth graders explore the evolution of Chinese communism to its present export-driven economy. Working in groups, they examine various articles about reforms in Chinese society. They write essays about the impact of political reform on...

Eighth graders examine the relief, recovery, and reform legislation to combat the Great Depression. In this New Deal lesson, 8th graders investigate New Deal programs as well as images from the depression era. Students then present their...

In this French history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of France from the Reformation to the present and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Students also respond to 25 short...

Eleventh graders explore American government reform. In this Progressive Era lesson plan, 11th graders read about the Era in their textbooks and in the provided handouts. Students then create group presentations and write essays on the...

Seventh graders define dynasty and examine through research how Chinese dynasties functioned politically and militarily. They examine the effects that the Mongols had on China and describe how Mongul rule and strict social hierarchy...

Social studies learners explore slavery in the American colonies from 1607 to the Revolutionary War. In groups, they explore a PBS website and a virtual museum. Using these websites and other online resources, students create their own...

Students will understand how people are affected by places and events and will communicate their opinions in an essay including historical facts.

Students explore Renaissance architecture. In this Renaissance lesson, students view a slideshow featuring architecture of the era and then discuss the math skills used to the build the structures. Student build their own replicas of...

Young scholars analyze the Court Reform Bill of 1937. In this Supreme Court activity, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details Frankin Roosevelt and his attempt to pack the Supreme Court....

Students examine how political advertisements can be misleading. Using a political ad against tax reform, students generate questions based on the claims in the ads. They research information to support or refute the claims in the ad and...

In this word search instructional activity, students locate 46 words related to Chapter 23. Words include democrat, election, railroad, Roosevelt, reform, and Mark Twain.

In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Populist party reform movement. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Young scholars investigate the free-market system and anti-trust laws. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on the details of monopolies and the progressive reform movement to...

Young scholars examine the Work Opportunity Act of 1996. In this welfare lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the history of welfare and the passage of welfare reform. Young scholars respond...

Students explore the role of judges in Britain. In this current events activity, students visit selected websites to discover the responsibilities of judges and the justice reform in Britain.

Students work in small groups to research political issues and then create political strategy aimed toward certain age ranges and races.