Students view a short film about the results of dropping the atomic bomb at the end of World War II. They research controversies surrounding the use of the bomb and nuclear weapons. They write two editorials about the issue.

Twelfth graders work together in groups to examine the discrimation Japanese Americans felt after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Using primary source documents, they analyze and discuss the case of Fred Korematsu who was placed in an...

Learners define the word "child" in different cultures. In groups, they brainstorm how they define the word and compare and contrast the various definitions. They interview their penpals in other countries and share their results with...

Young scholars examine the concept of racism and how it has affected sports. They discover how different sportmen have dealt with the issue of racism in their sport. They consider how racism in sports can be avoided.

Young scholars create an outline and short class presentation about an assigned interest group by conducting research using the Internet and interest group contacts. They evaluate the role of an assigned interest group in the South...

Students review the Alien Enemies Act and Executive Order 9095. They explore both the financial and emotional ramifications of having a parent arrested or interned. They research what daily life was like in U.S. Internment camps during...

In this English worksheet, students read "Iran Resumes Nuclear Work," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

In this English worksheet, learners read "Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Passes Away," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Learners examine what requirements determine who can and can't run for president.

Students research and describe youth participation in political elections. They survey random adults about their voting behavior and chart the results in a graph. They compile their results to predict future voter participation.

Students explore the similarities of the Japanese-American experience in WWII and Arab-American experience in post-September 11 US policy. They create presentations on their reflections and express themselves through poetry, dance,...

Eleventh graders examine a petition presented by the Quakers to the Delaware General Assembly in 1785 and an anti-slavery broadside published in 1836.

Students study physical features of a local stream. They study how to identify water features on topographic maps.

Students examine the proper way to write formal business letters. Students apply the skill to write letters to appropriate environmental protection agencies.

Students examine the Brown v. Board of Education case that ended segregation. They role play to re-enact the case and discuss why it was important. They discover its impact on public education.

Fifth graders read the biographies of seven colonists and determine their position on the freedom of religion. They conduct a panel discussion of seven personalities and debate the religious freedom in America.

Fourth graders discuss how music can inspire emotion and are introduced to Utah's state song, "Utah, We Love Thee". They discuss the song and then compare and contrast other songs about Utah. They create original lyrics about Utah.

Students examine human actions that have caused certain animals to become endangered. They discover what is being done to help endangered animals and discover what they can do to help.

Students examine the role of media when dealing with the disabled. They participate in a community audit of different facilities and how they help the disabled.

Learners explain and discover the role of volunteers. They identify places where volunteers might work as well. They consider what the impact of volunteers might be to end the lesson.

Students study the causes and effects of global warming and the actions that can be take to improve the problem. They write action plans for making their school more environmentally friendly.

Students examine the implications of world trade agreements while investigating the benefits of fair trade. They decide on ways to promote fair trade and how to implement the ideas.

Students examine the breadlines during the Great Depression. They view a short video about different country's responses to mass unemployment. They interview family members if possible who lived during the Depression.

Fourth graders participate in a teacher-lead discussion about the United States Constitution and the California State Constitution. They compare the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution with Califonia's Declaration of...