Curated OER
Lesson: Culture & Change
Can a palace door be art? Can it facilitate an understanding of people and places? It certainly can! Using a palace facade as a lesson catalyst, kids will discuss geometric patterns, the kingdom of Swat, and geopolitical themes. They...
Curated OER
Adolf Hitler
Pupils explore facts about Hitler's life and the historical events that occurred in that time, his view of history, his theory of race and his political goals. They explore his use of anti-Semitism to advance his career and consolidate...
Library of Congress
Loc: Herblock's Presidents
Historically significant collection of political cartoons featuring U.S. Presidents from Library of Congress online teacher-student resources.
City University of New York
City University of New York: Great Issues Forum
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...
PBS
Pbs: Japan Memoirs of a Secret Empire
A rich site that tells of an ancient kingdom of warriors, tradesmen and artists that would influence the modern world.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Niccolo Machiavelli, 1469 1527
This site has biographical information for Machiavelli (1469-1527 CE), the political philosopher during the Italian Renaissance.
CNN
Cnn: Rising Minorities Find Political Clout Elusive
Will increasing minority populations in the United States translate into a greater amount of political power? This article examines that question.
Other
Routledge: Philosophy for a Level: Authority and Legitimacy [Pdf]
Explains the distinctions between power, authority, and legitimacy. It then looks at the relationship of legitimacy to a government, what obligations people have to obey a government, and what Plato's thinking was on this subject. The...
Robin Chew
Lucidcafe: Niccolo Machiavelli
This site has a biography of Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527 CE) and in-depth discussion of his political philosophies. The site contains links to related resources and books by or about Machiavelli.