Bench-Pressing Issues

Students examine individual rights. In this case law lesson, students discuss the from and function of the Bill of Rights prior to investigating several cases that deal with Constitutional rights. Students discuss the outcome of the...

Students examine primary documents to determine whether or not George Washington was an honest leader. In this presidential history lesson, students evaluate Washington's leadership prior to and during his presidency. Guided reading...

Outlining 41 chapters of a common US history textbook, you don't want to miss this extensive 220-page AP US history test prep resource loaded with vocabulary and primary concepts.

Mock trials are a great way to teach youngsters about law and the legal system. Whether you plan to conduct mock trials in your classroom or are considering taking on the role of team coach, the information in this packet proves invaluable.

This eBook format of D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths is beautifully illustrated and includes myths of the origins of the earth, of the major gods and goddesses, as well as of the minor gods, nymphs, satyrs, and centaurs. The story of...

Word splashes, read-draw-talk-write activities, exhibits. Middle schoolers use the Storypath approach to a unit study of America's concerns during the Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Teams organize a 21st century world's fair,...

Students engage in a unit of literature study in order to focus upon the historical context of the holocaust. They read the literature in either whole works or partially depending on the teacher and answer the questions to measure...

This isn't just your average game of Go Fish, but in fact, a fun and informative way for your class members to learn about the different roles of trial participants in a courtroom and their respective in-court and out-of-court duties, as...

Students define discrimination and relate it to their own experiences. In this discrimination instructional activity, students discuss feeling like a stranger and complete a personal experiences worksheet. Students then find strategies...

Students define discrimination and what its like to be a stranger.In this discrimination lesson, students research the lives of Vivien Thomas and Hamilton Naki. Students produce a wall display showing how they've overcome discrimination.