In this lesson, students read about the Inquisition. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students consider how the U.S. Bill of Rights would have applied to the procedures of the Inquisition, and they identify which articles of the Bill of Rights would have been violated and why.

In this lesson, students review the history of government in Iraq and examine forces that are currently pushing Iraq toward or away from unity and democracy. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will evaluate three scenarios and analyze whether or not they are likely to happen. Students will debate on the most likely future of Iraq.

In this lesson, students consider the effect that the media may have on how jurors decide their verdicts and six remedies that judges have relied in to combat the effects of press publicity on jurors. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students role-play judges deciding what the best remedy is to reduce the effect of high publicity in three criminal cases.

In this lesson, students review the events that led to a major split in Islam between Shiite and Sunni believers. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students conduct research about Middle Eastern Muslim countries. Students will use a map to visually present their research.

In this lesson, students examine the processes for selection of Supreme Court justices and federal judges. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students consider which from a list of criteria the U.S. Senate should follow in deciding whether to confirm or reject a judiciary nominee.

In this lesson, students read about the Boston Massacre and the subsequent trials. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will role play the jury in the trial of the British soldiers.

In this lesson, students explore Keynesian Economics. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will consider proposals to create more jobs in times of recession or depression. Students will rank them by importance and then defend their top choice before the class.

In this lesson, students learn about the Christian religious revival known as the Great Awakening. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students consider the question: "Was the Great Awakening a rehearsal for the American Revolution?" Students will write an essay, defending their position on this question with evidence from the reading.

In this lesson, students consider juvenile crime and how it has been handled throughout American history. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, the students will participate in a teen court and decide if one should be set up in your community.

In this lesson, students will learn about Marx's support of communism over capitalism. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will research key thinkers from world history and role play as one of them in a panel discussion simulation. Students will prepare responses to the question: "What is a just society?"

In this lesson, students read about the history of the Congo and examine how true events inspired Joseph Conrad's novel "Heart of Darkness." A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will role play a U.S. congressional committee deciding whether to impose standards on American corporations doing business in undeveloped countries.

In this lesson, students review the evolution of Parliament in England. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will compare the U.K.'s Parliamentary system and the American Presidential system.

In this lesson, students investigate the causes and effects of the Mexican revolution, as well as the individuals who played a major role in the events of the revolution. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will write an essay explaining why they think Villa, Zapata, both, or neither should have become president of Mexico.

In this lesson, students read about Spanish colonialism and the laws that were created to monitor the impact on the New World. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will role play in a simulated Council of the Indies lawmaking session.

In this lesson, students learn about Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic empire. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will write a series of letters - one to a person that they have studied in world history and one letter to the American people of today.

In this lesson, students review President Johnson's political career, especially with regard to legislation. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will role play as a member of Congress. Their job is to forge a compromise on a piece of controversial legislation.

In this lesson, students will review how communists took control of eight Eastern European nations after WWII. They will also investigate the rights of the people under communist control. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will consider the advantages and disadvantages of democracy and capitalism.

In this lesson, students investigate the issues and impacts of the debates of 1858 between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. Discussion questions are provided. In an associated activity, students will write responses to statements made by Douglas in the debates from the perspective of Lincoln.

In this lesson, students read about the Protestant Reformation. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students decide whether or not various government acts related to religion violate the First Amendment.

In this lesson, students learn about Machiavelli's life and belief systems and how they influenced his book, The Prince. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students will evaluate past presidential decisions and discuss whether Machiavelli would agree or disagree with them. Students will also provide their opinion on each decision.