In this lesson, students examine the Chinese Civil War and how the …
In this lesson, students examine the Chinese Civil War and how the Mao Zedong's Communists defeated Chiang Kai-Shek's Nationalists. Discussion questions are provided. In an associated activity, students will choose two main reasons why they think the Communists won and then support their reasons in an essay. Students will also participate in a class discussion to explain and defend their reasons.
In this lesson, students review the life of Cicero and his thoughts …
In this lesson, students review the life of Cicero and his thoughts on ideal government. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will form small groups and discuss quotes from Cicero's speeches and writings.
In this lesson, students consider the need for citizens to be engaged …
In this lesson, students consider the need for citizens to be engaged in government and the need for civic education. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will role play school board members deciding whether to adopt the six promising approaches (listed in the reading) for classes in the school district.
In this lesson, students read about how the British and French clashed …
In this lesson, students read about how the British and French clashed over control of the North American interior during the 1700s. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will role play five groups that had a stake in North America just before the outbreak of the French and Indian War in 1754.
In this lesson, students read about how climate changes in the American …
In this lesson, students read about how climate changes in the American Southwest affected the lives of the Anasazi people and impacted their civilization. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students research other ancient civilizations and compare them to the Anasazi.
In this lesson, students investigate the movement toward capitalism in China in …
In this lesson, students investigate the movement toward capitalism in China in recent years and contrast this with communism's reign in political power. A set of discussion question is provided. In an associated activity, students will review major characteristics of communist and democratic systems and then place China on continuums of Marxism vs. Capitalism and Leninist government vs. Democracy.
In this lesson, students will learn how WWII victims have sued banks, …
In this lesson, students will learn how WWII victims have sued banks, companies, and governments to compensate them for lost money, forced labor, unpaid insurance benefits, stolen property, and human rights violations. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will debate whether victims should receive compensation or not.
In this structured discussion method, under the guidance of a facilitator, participants …
In this structured discussion method, under the guidance of a facilitator, participants are encouraged to engage intellectually with challenging materials, gain insight about their own point of view and strive for a shared understanding of issues. In this conversation, students will focus their study on the "Immigration Enforcement Raids."
In this structured discussion method, under the guidance of a facilitator, participants …
In this structured discussion method, under the guidance of a facilitator, participants are encouraged to engage intellectually with challenging materials, gain insight about their own point of view and strive for a shared understanding of issues. In this conversation, students will focus their study on the "Syrian Refuge Crisis and U.S. Policy."
In this lesson, students explore the development of the national park system …
In this lesson, students explore the development of the national park system in the United States and national attitudes and beliefs concerning conservation and preservation. Discussion questions are provided. In an associated activity, students will discuss and debate current controversial dilemmas related to the national park system.
In this lesson, students review the events of how Hawaii became annexed …
In this lesson, students review the events of how Hawaii became annexed by the United States. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will participate in a debate. One-third of the students will role-play the imperialists of 1898 who favored an American overseas empire. Another third of the students will role-play the anti-imperialists who opposed an empire. The final third of the students will represent the American public who will decide the debate.
In this lesson, students examine Thomas Robert Malthus's economic theory as related …
In this lesson, students examine Thomas Robert Malthus's economic theory as related to population growth. Discussion questions are provided. In an associated activity, students debate whether or not there is a current overpopulation problem based on the Malthus principle.
In this lesson, students read about how Thomas Jefferson, drawing on the …
In this lesson, students read about how Thomas Jefferson, drawing on the current thinking of his time, used natural rights to justify declaring independence from England. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students further discuss some of the ideals in the Declaration of Independence.
In this lesson, students read how the Roman Republic attempted to limit …
In this lesson, students read how the Roman Republic attempted to limit the power of its political leaders. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students discuss the merits of a constitutional amendment that applies the Roman concept of the short-term problem-solving dictator to contemporary America.
In this lesson, students review the Supreme Court case of Yaser Esam …
In this lesson, students review the Supreme Court case of Yaser Esam Hamdi v. Donald Rumsfeld (2004) and analyze the Justice's opinions. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will role play the Court and see whether they can get a majority decision on the two issues in the case.
In this lesson, students explore the development of Confucianism in China. A …
In this lesson, students explore the development of Confucianism in China. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will examine and discuss famous quotations from political philosophers from different eras.
In this lesson, students review Vietnam's history and how the splitting of …
In this lesson, students review Vietnam's history and how the splitting of the country in 1954 led to conflict between North and South Vietnam and how and why the United States became involved. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will discuss and describe what they would want America to be like by the year 2050.
In this lesson, students investigate the impact of the Dust Bowl and …
In this lesson, students investigate the impact of the Dust Bowl and subsequent mass migrations to California. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will conduct research about one of the many artists that were working in the 1930s. Students will create a report based on their research findings.
In this lesson, students read how Asoka, one of the first rulers …
In this lesson, students read how Asoka, one of the first rulers of ancient India, rejected military conquest in favor of spreading a philosophy of nonviolence and respect for others. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students work in a small group to write their own edicts.
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