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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Civics

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students study community organizations and learn about the types of power used to create change. In this community study lesson, students learn about the three sectors at work in a community, public, non profit, and private. Students...
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Website
City University of New York

City University of New York: Great Issues Forum

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of thought-provoking conversations between some of the world's greatest scholars and leading experts, on critical issues facing the world today. Gives descriptions of the topics and biographical profiles of the speakers. The...
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Article
Other

Socialist Worker: Booker T. Washigton and Black Capitalism

For Students 9th - 10th
Article focuses on the "self-help" philosophy of Booker T. Washington and "Black Capatalism." [May 11, 2012]
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: California and Mesopotamia: Similarities and Differences

For Teachers 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the similarities and differences between California and ancient Mesopotamia. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.