The March of Civilization

High schoolers explore the true meaning of "Manifest Destiny" and where the term came from.  In this U.S. History lesson, students work in small groups and examine specific documents on "Manifest Destiny" then create a journal.  They...

Eleventh graders explore Gandhi's philosophy links to the works of American Transcendentalists Emerson and Thoreau. In this transcendentalism lesson plan, 11th graders discuss essential questions about civilization and modernity.

Explore how the Civil War impacted the Civil Rights Movement. Class members complete a series of projects for a unit that uses a layered curriculum approach to learning. 

Take a trip to ancient Rome in this presentation, which includes details about Roman life, society, politics, and religion. Viewers will be enthralled with the vivid maps and pictures in these slides, which could lead to a discussion on...

If you are studying Ancient Greece, this presentation on Alexander the Great would be an excellent addition to your lessons. The PowerPoint is packed with information about Alexander the Great's contributions to Greek society, and what...

Discover the cyclical nature, costs, and benefits of Ancient Chinese dynastic government. This presentation offers a look at the cycle itself, defines divine right, the warring state period, and early spiritual practices. This could be...

Students explore the impact of William Tecumseh Sherman's actions during the Civil War.

Students explore theories about how the Olmec civilization influenced other Mesoamerican societies. They research the Olmecs to create a museum exhibit of their findings and reflect on how an Olmec person might have understood the...

Have your young reporters research contributions of the ancient Egyptians, draft scripts, and broadcast their stories live on the Nile Network News. Depending on class size and age, topics may be brainstormed or assigned. The detailed...

Students gain a conversant knowledge of some aspect of ancient African literature of the eighteenth dynasty (1572-1315 B.C.) in Egypt. They choose either to make a crossword puzzle or a word search with at least 20 key words from their...