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The Emergence of the Judicial Branch
Students demonstrate understanding of both sides of the argument between Jefferson and Marshall that led to the strengthening of the Judicial Branch through the creation of judicial review.
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Child poverty in Argentina
Learners read the story "Argentinean kids march 4,500km for rights." they are introduced to the phrase "human rights" and are asked for a working definition. They discuss how the students were made to live and how would they feel if...
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Science NetLinks: Changing World 1: Endocrine Disruptors
Students investigate how environmental surprises and endocrine disruptors influence perceptions of benefits and costs. The decisions of science are under these type of influences and must be thought out with a definite method.
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The United Nations
Students are introduced to the role of the United Nations. Using the internet, they research its history and its influence on politics and peace. In groups, they create a timeline of significant United Nations conventions since World...
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Consumer Credit
Learners investigate he concept of consumer credit by explaining the benefits of using credit. The costs of their use is discussed in the lesson and the criteria that is used in order to establish credit. They work in cooperative groups...
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Child Labor Laws in the United States and the State of Nebraska
Students examine child labor laws. In this social justice lesson plan, students compare and contrast child labor laws of the United States and the state of Nebraska. Students research primary sources and complete the included analysis...
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The Key Words Of Business
In this business learning exercise, students fill in the graphic organizer with the appropriate word from the word bank and make connections from one part of the bubble map to another.
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Cold War
In this Social Studies worksheet, students find the words related to the study of the Cold War and the answers are accessed with the button at the bottom of the page.
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The Immigration Debate: A Lesson from Viva La Causa
Students study the social justice issues of the immigration debate. For this immigration lesson, students examine the role of undocumented Latino workers as they explore how trade policies and competition influence immigration and...
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Ralph Nader
In this online interactive Ralph Nader worksheet, students respond to 15 fill in the blank and multiple choice questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.
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Is the media aiding Global Peace when reporting on religion?
Students play 'telephone' to simulate communication difficulties. In this media analysis lesson, students read and analyze newspaper articles related to religious tensions between the Pope and Muslims. Students evaluate the media's...
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Traveling for Water
Students explore global water contamination and water shortage problems. In this geography/ecology lesson, students gain information about the lack of safe drinking water in many countries. Students read, use websites, and complete...
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Water Awareness Portfolio Instructions
Students participate in a water awareness portfolio. In this water conservation lesson students create a portfolio to help make them aware of current water conditions.
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Investigating Nonprofits
Learners investigate nonprofit organizations. In this service learning instructional activity, students complete information recording forms as they research selected nonprofit organizations. Learners use their findings to design...
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A Second Quiz on Subject-Verb Agreement
In this subject/verb agreement online interactive worksheet, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions. After students answer the questions, they may see the grammar rules that apply to each of the questions.
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The Election of 2008: Primaries and Caucuses
Students examine the American presidential election process. In this presidential election lesson, students discover details regarding the campaigns of McCain and Obama in the 2008 election. Students create timelines that feature the...
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The Clinton Administration (5)
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 14 matching questions regarding the presidency of Bill Clinton. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Industrial Agriculture
Students write about the benefits that industrial agriculture has had on growing crops. In this industrial agriculture lesson plan, students research how technology has impacted the processing speed of growing food.
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Lesson on Ethnic Discrimination
Students study ethnic discrimination. In this discrimination lesson, students define ethnicity and ethnic discrimination in the global community as well as steps against it. Students examine their own ethnic backgrounds and examine the...
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Window Skills: Make Your Own Wallpaper
Students create wallpaper for their computer screen. In this technology instructional activity, students use KidPix or Paint to design a picture which will be used as the wallpaper on their computer.
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Great Online Art Sites
Young scholars complete an online study of art websites. In this art and technology lesson, students explore the links and try the activities to learn about art online.
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Holiday Cards using Publisher
Students create a holiday card using technology. In this technology lesson, students use Publisher templates to create a holiday card. Students organize, design, and edit their card.
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Holiday Flier in Publisher
Students use Publisher in this lesson to make a holiday flier. In this technology lesson, students create a holiday flier. Students choose fonts, use clipart, use grammar and spelling check, and save to their work to a flash drive or...
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A Holiday Newsletter In MS Word For Elementary School
Learners produce a holiday newsletter using a software program. For this holiday newsletter lesson, students use a software template to write a newsletter. They fill in the template with appropriate information and pictures.