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Lesson Plan
US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: Sioux Treaty of 1868

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The National Archives and Records Administration highlights the Sioux Treaty of 1868. The lesson plan provided here relates to the power granted to the president and the Senate in Article II, Section 2, Clause 2, of the U.S....
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Handout
Other

Freedom Forum: Finding Common Ground Religious Liberty in Public Schools [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lengthy report on the issue of religious liberty and the public schools. Issues explored are religious holidays, a teacher's guide to the teaching of religion, and much more. The report is in PDF format.
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Unit Plan
C-SPAN

C Span Classroom: Teaching Affirmative Action

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module and lesson plan in which students will deliberate in the classroom on the topic of Affirmative Action. Lesson provides students with the history of affirmative action policies and practices in the U.S. and opposing...
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Handout
Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: Texas v. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
This Landmark Supreme Court Cases and the Constitution eLesson focuses on a case involving expressive conduct, and what is for many a deeply cherished symbol of America, the U.S. flag. In a closely divided (5-4) ruling, the Supreme Court...
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Lesson Plan
US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents:tally of the 1824 Electoral College Vote

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The National Archives and Records Administration provides a lesson, with corresponding information and documents, relating to the role of the Electoral College in the election of the president and vice-president as specified in the U.S....