Reformers

Students compare a controversial issue or policy in need of reform in their classroom to the suffrage movement of the 1800's. They research important figures in the suffrage movement, produce written pieces and complete worksheets.

Students examine the need for Reformation of the church. In this Reformation lesson plan, students understand our freedom in Christ as compared to receiving salvation through actions. Students participate in an activity that models how...

In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners read a text about campaign finance reform. Students fill in the missing words with choices from a word bank.

Students explore social reformers in history and research how their lives affected history. They create a list of famous American men and women in history and rank the lists. In groups, students explore cultural and constitutional...

Students read about Angelina and Sarah Grimke and answer comprehension questions about them. For this women of social reform lesson plan, students read about women who helped to abolish slavery, discuss having goals and ambitions, and...

Students examine the life of Elizabeth Fry and her contributions to prison reform. They participate in a visualization exercise, listen to a guest speaker, create a quilt as a community service project, write journal entries, and...

Students study what reform means. In this social science lesson, students are put into small groups and create posters, oral reports, or role plays on the life and work of either Theodore Roosevelt, Jane Addams, Booker T. Washington, or...

Students review the story of Rosa Parks and her contribution to the Civil Rights movement. They discuss situations or injustices they feel strongly about and plans they could incorporate that may lead to a social change. Students...

Students take a closer look at local government in Britain today. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to discover a history of county councils and neighborhood authorities. Students also research the services...

Young scholars research Catherine Blaine by navigating websites to investigate her ideas on reforms for women and the challenges of western settlement.  In this Catherine Blaine lesson, students view grade appropriate materials and...