Leadership

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...

It's easy to criticize those in power until you're sitting at their desk, faced with the same decisions. A history instructional activity prompts secondary learners to research the Roosevelt presidencies through the lens of leadership...

Who has been the best United States president? Using the list of qualities developed in the previous lesson and essays from Presidential Leadership, class groups develop their case and present their argument for who should be considered...

In order to create a classroom full of active participants, learners need to feel that they are part of the decision-making process. Using this 15 question activity, learners can explore the importance of developing leadership skills.

Other than talking, what is the role of the speaker of the House of Representatives? Learners research, via a short video clip, the leadership positions in the United States government and politics. They use their knowledge to discuss...

Young scholars focus on the problem of African American leadership throughout American history. In groups, they research the life and works of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois and how they worked to promote the need for African...

Students explore the characteristics of leadership and skills needed to lead men into battle. After reading given passages of material by E. B. Sledge, students compare and contrast the positive and negative qualities of two leaders.

Students formulate criteria for leadership based on evaluation of Jamestown's leaders, and identify origins, compositions, and goals of the Virginia Company.

This is a quick and fantastic resource that conveys one simple message: have the courage to follow. Derek Silvers presents an event whereby a single, eccentric, dancing man was ultimately joined by a large crowd as a result of what...

Students explore leadership skills. In this leadership lesson, students examine leadership styles as they reflect on controversies and celebrations in American baseball. Students discuss the attributes of positive and ethical leaders.