In this lesson, students read an excerpt from one of Rousseau's proposals related to women's place in society and Mary Wollstonecraft's response. A set of discussion questions and related activities is provided. In an extension activity, students can research Wollstonecraft's motivations and/or the writings of other male Enlightenment thinkers.

This resource discusses the purpose and significance of castles during medieval times, following their introduction in 1066.

In this activity, students will analyze a picture from 1233, during the reign of King Henry III, and discuss how it relates to the centuries-long persecution of Jewish people.

This primary source text is part of the Internet Medieval Source Book. It is a treatise wrote by the Englishman Adelard of Bath, the first significant popularizer of Muslim science in the West.

With this digital collection, students will learn how European merchants sought out spices from Asia, traveling dangerous routes through the Middle East and Africa. Students will consider the following essential questions as they review the documents: 1. Why were spices so valuable in medieval Europe? Who determined the value? 2. How is the value of spices different from the price of spices? How did the value impact prices? 3. How were spices used by medieval Europeans? How does this differ from the use of spices today?

In this DBQ Project lesson plan, students will examine ten documents to explore the Mongols and determine how barbaric the barbarians actually were.

This lesson engages students in investigative work using primary sources related to the murder of Lord Darnley, the husband of Mary Queen of Scots.

In this lesson, students investigate the events surrounding the murder of Thomas Becket. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students consider conflicts between various kinds of authority and claims of morality. They will then make recommendations on what to do in each situation.

In this lesson, students review the events associated with the rise and fall of the Muslim and Ottoman Empires. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will conduct research to create a report on a significant person in the Muslim world in medieval times.

In this lesson, students examine fascism and Mussolini's rise to power. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will review several hypothetical cases and decide which ones represent the characteristics of fascism.

This lesson discusses England's settling in North America and their interactions with the Native Americans.

In this high school social studies unit, students will study the effects of armed conflict on people’s everyday lives around the world. In groups, students will explore a selection of case studies from around the world and evaluate global efforts to combat the lasting effects of armed conflict.

In this lesson, students examine global efforts to control the spread of nuclear weapons. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students decide which area of the world presents the most danger and recommend steps the United States should take to reduce the danger of nuclear war in this area.

In this lesson, students examine the history of Nigeria and its struggle for independence and democracy. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students consider current issues in Nigeria and discuss possible solutions for each problem.

Students study the interaction between environment and culture as they learn about three vastly different indigenous groups in a game-like activity that uses vintage photographs, traditional stories, photos of artifacts, and recipes.

This lesson includes information pertaining to the ways in which man lived during the Old Stone Age and the New Stone Age. Students will acquire knowledge through the utilization of a PowerPoint presentation while completing a graphic organizer throughout the lesson.

In this lesson, students review the political history of Russia / Soviet Union. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students imagine that a Russian reporter is visiting the class and has asked the question: What makes a free election?. Students should discuss in small groups how various elements contribute to a free election in a democracy.

In this activity, students read a letter that was written by young women in Sparta to the young women of Athena that details their position in society.

In this lesson, students explore the history of Sharia law. Discussion questions are provided. In an associated activity, students extend their understanding by taking a closer look at statements concerning the classic Sharia of the 10th century and making inferences about Islamic society.