A Dictionary of Democracy

In this spelling learning exercise, students correct the spelling of the words on the pages and then write them in a sentence. Students have 12 words on 3 pages.

In this lesson plan, students consider various forms of government and examine the idea of political sovereignty, then prepare outlines for oral presentations on international models of government. For homework, they write response...

Perfect for a Christian or private school setting, this lesson has learners use their Bible to help them identify the purpose of the government. They examine specific Bible verses then use them to define the government and the...

Students compare and contrast democracies around the world after reading a New York Times article. They create posters and participate in a "democracy roundtable" in which they discuss two democracies.

Young scholars explore the origins of modern language. In this etymology lesson, students discuss the cultural influences of Ancient Greece on modern society. Young scholars design and complete charts that demonstrate the original and...

Students examine the Navajo dictionary used by the U.S. military in W.W. II. They role-play Navajo messengers and Marine Corp staff. They research the Battle of Iwo Jima and confirm or discount the claim that Navajos made the victory...

Students use events and biographies from their state's history and U.S. history, to create a dictionary of terms for citizens of a democracy.

Pupils examine the London assembly election of 2008. In this political parties lesson, students research the platform of the British National Party. Pupils visit suggested websites to determine the party's core beliefs.

Students examine the trait of courage. In this Declaration of Independence lesson, students discuss what it means to be courageous and identify the courageous acts the signers of the Declaration showed. Students research the...

Introduce your class to the Core Democratic Values. The activity focuses on defining the Core Democratic Values and related terms. Small groups look up terms and present a song based on the information they've found. After the...