Young scholars use the internet to research the major events and dates of Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. In groups, they use this information to create a poster to present to the class. They reflect on how these two men...

Students explore non-violence and investigate the difference between passive and active voice.

If you are considering showing the film Cry Freedom, directed by Richard Attenborough, to your class, you might show them this presentation first. The slides contain background information about South Africa, apartheid, Steve Biko, and...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this Oklahoma City bombing activity, students submit public responses to the event in order to consider how the tragedy prompted a positive reaction. Extension activities are included.

Students analyze the direct action tactics of nonviolence. As a class, they distinguish between a strategy and a tactic and identify tactics used during the civil rights movement. They relate these tactics and how they might be used to...

Learners observe the best ways to resolve conflicts. In this problem solving lesson, students read and evaluate a Clifford story about how he could have resolved conflict. A strategy of resolving conflict is given, and learners role play...

Students examine and discuss the different types of violence and anger present in their daily lives. As a class, they share their experiences of violent situations they have been in or witnessed. They develop non-violent solutions to...

In this English worksheet, students read "Violence Erupts Across Egypt," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Students discuss the power of nonviolent resistance in terms of Dr. Martin Luther King and the boycotts that he led. For this nonviolent resistance lesson plan, students discuss their thoughts of nonviolent resistance and how they can...

Learners read and discuss excerpts from the writings of Henry David Thoreau, Frederick Douglass and Sarah Parker Redmond. They compare and contrast the views of the three abolitionists concentrating on the experiences and reasons for...

Students examine the healthy ways to dealing with conflicts. In this conflict management instructional activity, students examine what problems lead to conflicts, and how to turn a situation into a win-win. The students utilize a...

Students examine the goals and rationale of nonviolence. As a class, they identify the concept of the Beloved Country and how they wanted to use nonviolence to achieve it. They discuss how the philosophy of nonviolence can relate to...

Students read essays and participate in a discussion that examines Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s stance on both civil rights and the broader issue of human rights. They conduct research about King's life and work, analyze quotes from his...

Students classify ways to stick on a vegetarian diet. Students survey the reasons why others make it or fail on these types of diets. Students aim to improve their understanding of vegetarianism.

Are you teaching a high school language arts class and stumped for writing topics? Five pages of writing prompts for all kinds of writing should help you out. Many of these prompts refer to texts that are not included in this resource,...

Use these worksheets to kick off a great lesson on The Crusades. Eighth graders will analyze a map and four short passages to answer six reading comprehension questions.

Students discuss the importance of using their seat belts in cars. After viewing different public service announcements, they identify ones which made an impact on them. In groups, they draw their own announcement to educate others about...

Students, through discussion, internet and video resources, study the history of Northern Ireland and the religious segregation between Catholics and Protestants. They evaluate the current political situation and predict what the future...

Students explore the issue of "human rights" and discuss world events/situations in which human rights are in question. They determine their own needs and wants and simulate the experience of being a refugee having to leave their home. ...

Eighth graders explore antisemitism and propaganda and stereotypes. They make connections to current-day antisemitism, racism, prejudice and bigotry.

Learners read the novel "Selavi". They relate the story to their own experiences. They also make predictions as they read the story. They research a specific aspect of Haiti once they have finished reading.

Students analyze the reasons why groups build monuments and memorials. Using the Holocaust as an example, they reflect on issues that are addressed in monuments related to it. They create a monument of their own and write an essay about...

Students study the history, ethics, politics and law of state sovereignty and its limits.  In this investigative lesson plan students listen to a lecture, discuss then complete a few assignments.