In this lesson, students learn about Supreme Court case Hamdi v. Rumsfeld and executive power. Students then answer analysis questions about the case. There is a teacher answer key included in the lesson.
In this lesson, students read primary and secondary source documents about the Supreme Court case Hammer v. Dagenhart and federalism. Students then answer analysis questions about the case. There is a teacher answer key included in the lesson.
This lesson is 2 of 3 in a unit. In part 2, students learn how specialization and investments in capital increased productivity and allowed Ford to slash the price of his popular vehicle.
This lesson is 3 of 3 in a unit. In part 3, students learn how increased productivity resulted in shifts in the supply and demand for the Model T and analyze how a variety of non price determinants continue to influence the automobile market today.
In this lesson plan, students gain an understanding of similarities and differences between totalitarianism and democracy as it pertains to WWII.
In this lesson, students learn the meaning and measurement of six important economic indicators and use the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank National Economic Trends website to assess the current state of the economy.
This resource informs consumers about the dangers of identity theft and ways which consumers can protect themselves before and after it happens.
This lesson introduces students to identity theft and phishing, including common methods used in the crime of identity theft. Students also learn about the consumer protection agency (the FTC) that handles this fast-growing financial crime.
Students gain an understanding of different economic systems and the theories they are based on by studying the most influential economists of the past three centuries.
Judicial Process
In this unit, students identify risks and protection strategies, describe basic types of insurance available to customers, and determine likely use cases. Students also describe the agencies that regulate insurance in one's state of residence.
This resource provides information on interest groups and how they seek to influence public policy.
Three videos accompany a lesson and brief assessment on macroeconomics. Students watch the three videos (factors of production, normative and positive statements, and economic models) before taking part in the lesson. A small practice quiz is used as the assessment at the end of the lesson.
This resource is an introduction to the Federalist.
In this lesson, students read primary and secondary source documents about the Supreme Court case Island Trees School District v. Pico and the 1st amendment. Students then answer analysis questions about the case. There is a teacher answer key included in the lesson.
This inquiring leads the students through an investigation about our current election process. The students will receive a broad overview of how the US Presidential election process works. At the end of the research the students will understand four key components to the presidential election process; being the Electoral College, influence of the media, role of interest groups and PACS, and the role of the voting citizenry. After learning about the election process and the “big players” the students will read through documents, analyze charts and infographics, and watch videos pertaining to the importance of voting.
In this lesson, students read primary and secondary source documents about the Supreme Court case J.E.B. v. Alabama and the 6th and 14th amendments. Students then answer analysis questions about the case. There is a teacher answer key included in the lesson.
This collection of material is connected with the Frontline show dedicated to the same topic. It has four case studies as well as discussions with different members of the juvenile justice system about the the issues facing the system in modern America.
ELL students will read an article about a proposed soda tax and identify key vocabulary and discuss the issue with a partner. Students will speak, listen, and read in this lesson.
Students learn about society's legal codes, the differences between common, criminal, civil, constitutional, administrative, and statutory law, and the various law enforcement agencies and their jurisdictions by participating in role plays.