Driving Down the Highway: Billboards in Nebraska

Students examine laws made at different levels of government. In this law lesson, students take notes on a PowerPoint presentation regarding state and federal laws. Students then examine proposed laws that are in conflict and author...

As part of the study of the legislative process, class members research redistricting and gerrymandering, and the effects of these activities on law making. On day one of the two-day plan, individuals redistrict the state of Elbonia so...

How has automobile technology affected the United States and its citizens? After reading an introductory article, class members participate in a jigsaw activity designed to explore this question. After gathering information and filling...

In this Buddhism worksheet, students read the lyrics of "Slow Down Krishna," and then respond to 4 short answer questions about the lyrics and how they relate to Buddhism.

The United States Electoral College can be a confusing concept for young learners at first glance; however, this instructional video will help clear up that confusion with a clear explanation of how electors are allocated and the...

Students create billboards for Nebraska highways. In this geography skills lesson, students examine billboard photographs, research Nebraskan towns, and then create original billboards for the towns they researched.

High schoolers examine the general concept of representative democracy, and compare/contrast the American representative democracy to the monarchical system. They research the role of legislative bodies in serving the government,...

The story, "The 7 Habits of Happy Kids," is used to inspire learners to create blogs in which they share their short and long-term goals with their peers. This innovative and impressive plan combines today's technology with good...

Students research process necessary to add local or state law limiting such driving distractions as cell phones or other technological devices, interview city leaders or legislators, research areas that already have such legislation and...

Students act as commissioners researching needed safety standards for vehicles and highways. They then draft recommendations to be included in a new highway safety bill. They cite reasons a particular measure would reduce fatal highway...