With Liberty and Justice for All

Fifth graders consider the power of taking a stand. In this democratic values lesson, 5th graders examine documents and images associated with women's suffrage, civil rights, voting rights, and abolition. Students respond to questions...

Focusing on the judicial branch of government, the fourth lesson in this series explores the structure of the US courts system. Beginning with an engaging activity based on the short story The Lady or the Tiger, students go on to examine...

Pupils investigate the Revolutionary War by viewing PowerPoint presentations. They analyze photographs from a slide show and discuss why African Americans were treated differently during the Revolutionary War. They also complete a...

Young lawyers put Goldilocks on trial as they develop an understanding of the legal system in the final instructional activity of this five-part series. After learning about key terms relating to litigation, students are assigned roles...

A reading of Roald Dahl’s Lamb to the Slaughter opens a discussion of justice and fairness. Using a Venn diagram and an Idea Wheel graphic organizer, class members consider the similarities and differences in these two terms. They then...

Looking for ideas on ways to recognize Veteran's Day? Check out this 92-page packet that includes exercises designed for all grade levels. Reading passages detail the history of the holiday, research projects get individuals involved in...

November 11th, Veterans Day, is a holiday set aside to honor all those who have served in the military. Here's a resource packed with ideas, activities, projects, and materials that will provide inspiration for ways to celebrate those...

Students explore racial prejudice. In this U.S. history and literacy lesson, students complete a mind map representing how segregation and discrimination have changed in the last 60 years. Students finish reading Coming On Home Soon and...

Learners research information about the Statue of Liberty.  In this American history lesson, students conduct research pertaining to the Statue of Liberty.  Learners create a large portfolio that shows what they learned through the...

Discuss what the class should do if they are not being treated fairly. Several prompting questions are provided! After discussing the questions, read, The Hyena and The Hare. This lesson is very complete and contains all necessary links...