Stealing Home: Chavez Ravine

Have your class fill out this comprehension sheet while reading about the powers of Congress. There are ten multiple choice questions focused on the rights, powers, and limitations of Congressional law.

Learners view a PowerPoint presentation on the fourth and fifth amendments. In this history lesson, students explore the details of the fourth and fifth amendments and then answer questions that summarize the presentation.

Pupils research eminent domain and whether or not there has been a land dispute in their community. Students search local newspapers, local history books or talk with civic leaders and long-time citizens and create a chart showing the...

From the rights of farm workers to food and culture, Hispanics have an indelible imprint on American culture. Using a curated set of videos, young scholars consider the rich heritage of Hispanic American history. Videos profile famous...

"Sí, se puede!" Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta believed organizing farm workers and changing their working conditions were possible. Scholars examine provisions of the Bracero Program, videos, and the United Farm Workers' (UFW) work....

Students are able to answer research questions through internet research. They write a bridf history of the UFW using research. Students are able to create resumes of Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta by researching their biography.

Explore the Fifth Amendment by examining the meaning of "public use" as learners read a scenario and role play their assigned parts to determine "public use." They also read Supreme Court Cases regarding the amendment and present their...

Students explain the roles of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments in regards to due process and eminent domain. They apply their knowledge of the takings issue by creating a political cartoon depicting a takings event.

For this inventors and inventions Internet hunt worksheet, students answer 15 questions by using the links provided for Internet research.  This page includes several links to helpful web resources.

Young scholars compare Watergate and the Clinton/Lewinsky scandal. In this U.S. Constitution lesson plan, students define vocabulary terms and read articles regarding the impeachment process. Young scholars respond to questions that...