In this lesson, students will role play state senators from their home …
In this lesson, students will role play state senators from their home state. Imagine Congress has just passed a joint resolution to amend the U.S. Constitution to allow naturalized citizens to run for president. The terms of the resolution are close to Senator Orrin Hatch’s proposal in 2004. The students have the task of deliberating the resolution, coming up with arguments for and against it, and deciding whether to support it. Students have the option of suggesting changes to the resolution.
In this lesson, students review the basics about Edward Snowden's actions in …
In this lesson, students review the basics about Edward Snowden's actions in leaking secret NSA documents to the press. They revealed mass surveillance of terrorist suspects and of innocent Americans as well. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students consider consequences Snowden might face if he returns to the U.S. They will choose one consequence and write a brief essay, defending it by using information in the reading.
Students will read and discuss the origins and functions of political parties …
Students will read and discuss the origins and functions of political parties and create a party platform to address political issues that are likely to arise during a national election.
In this lesson, students read about the elections of 1800 and 1824, …
In this lesson, students read about the elections of 1800 and 1824, which both resulted in deadlock. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students participate in a simulation based on a hypothetical presidential election in which none of the three candidates wins a majority of electoral votes and the House of Representatives would need to choose the president.
In this lesson, students examine the role money plays in elections. A …
In this lesson, students examine the role money plays in elections. A controversial Supreme Court First Amendment ruling in 2010 has allowed more money into flood political campaigns today than ever before. What, if anything, should we do about this? A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students review varying options on campaign finance reform. They will choose one option and write a brief essay, defending it using information provided in the reading.
In this lesson, students will review the collapse of communism in Eastern …
In this lesson, students will review the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union and wha timpact the emerging democracies in these countries has. They will also investigate the rights of the people. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will consider the characteristics of a democracy and rank them from most to least important.
In this lesson, students investigate the causes and effects of the Glorious …
In this lesson, students investigate the causes and effects of the Glorious Revolution, as well as the individuals who played a major role in the events of the time. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will consider James II's goal and debate both sides of the question.
In this lesson, students will learn how the use of agriculture both …
In this lesson, students will learn how the use of agriculture both benefited and challenged ancient civilizations. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students discuss and report on questions related to modern environmental problems.
In this lesson, students review how various groups have struggled to obtain …
In this lesson, students review how various groups have struggled to obtain equal treatment when serving in the military. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students discuss whether women should be allowed to serve in combat roles.
In this lesson, students read about the historical development of the European …
In this lesson, students read about the historical development of the European Union. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will imagine that the United States, Canada, and Mexico have formed a North American Congress and discuss which legislative areas should be assigned to the North American Congress and which should remain with the national legislatures of the countries.
In this lesson, students learn about the development of the European Union. …
In this lesson, students learn about the development of the European Union. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students consider whether the U.S. should join the EU nations in a transatlantic federal union.
In this lesson, students read about anti-New Deal decisions by the Supreme …
In this lesson, students read about anti-New Deal decisions by the Supreme Court and President Roosevelt's response. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students examine Supreme Court reform proposals and decide if any of them should be adopted today.
In this activity students will read an article about several conflicts that …
In this activity students will read an article about several conflicts that occurred and contributed to the onset of World War I. A set of discussion questions is provided at the end of the article.
This acitvity is meant to be used in conjunction with the article …
This acitvity is meant to be used in conjunction with the article "A Fire Waiting to Be Lit: The Origins of World War I." In this activity, students examine political cartoons created before and during World War I and evaluate their persuasiveness. The article can be accessed at: http://www.crf-usa.org/resources/a-fire-waiting-to-be-lit-the-origins-of-world-war-i
This activity is meant to be used in conjunction with the article …
This activity is meant to be used in conjunction with the article "A Fire Waiting to Be Lit: The Origins of World War I." In this activity, students debate the following proposition: The Austrian government should have accepted the Serbian responses as meeting its demands. The article can be accessed at: http://www.crf-usa.org/resources/a-fire-waiting-to-be-lit-the-origins-of-world-war-i
This acitvity is meant to be used in conjunction with the article …
This acitvity is meant to be used in conjunction with the article "A Fire Waiting to Be Lit: The Origins of World War I." In this activity, students create plans for successfully resolving the crisis that occurred following Austria-Hungary's annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1908. The article can be accessed at: http://www.crf-usa.org/resources/a-fire-waiting-to-be-lit-the-origins-of-world-war-i
This acitvity is meant to be used in conjunction with the article …
This acitvity is meant to be used in conjunction with the article "A Fire Waiting to Be Lit: The Origins of World War I." In this activity, students role play members of a commission who read experts' differing assessments on blame for World War I and decide which country, if any, was responsible for the war. The article can be accessed at: http://www.crf-usa.org/resources/a-fire-waiting-to-be-lit-the-origins-of-world-war-i
In this lesson, students explore the free exercise clause in the first …
In this lesson, students explore the free exercise clause in the first amendment by reading about various court cases throughout history. Discussion questions are provided. In an associated close-reading activity, students will review the two tests used by the Supreme Court in the Sherbert and Smith cases and apply the tests to the 1972 case of Wisconsin v. Yoder.
In this lesson, students review the Lindbergh kidnapping case and trial, with …
In this lesson, students review the Lindbergh kidnapping case and trial, with emphasis on the possible influence of the media on the verdict. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will gather arguments for and against the question: Should live TV be permitted in the coutroom?, by reviewing court processes and the use of live television in highly publicized trials. After listing all arguments, students will discuss in small groups and give an oral report on the group's conclusions.
In this lesson, students learn about NATO - the reasons why it …
In this lesson, students learn about NATO - the reasons why it was developed and the reasons why it is still needed. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students discuss and debate whether certain countries should be allowed to join NATO.
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