Heredity rule? Absolute power? Class members access Internet sites, view videos, and engage in a educational game to examine the achievements and leadership style of nine Roman emperors. Individuals then select one of these figures, and...

High schoolers explore the duties of commander-in-chief. In this George Washington lesson, students research Revolutionary War military leaders and examine the relationships they had with George Washington. 

Students identify the people actively involved in the Civil Rights Movement. In this United States History lesson plan, students watch the video "Eyes on the Prize" then participate in a class discussion about the video.  Students...

Students plan for their future by exploring occupational experience programs.In this career lesson students list activities that they will participate in in the future and complete a career exploration project.

Students participate in an after school program that promotes accepting differences, self-motivation, teamwork, leadership roles, personal safety and self-responsibility, family unity and recognizing the characteristics of good...

Students design and create foil coins with images that symbolize students' imaginary leadership in the ancient world. They model their coins on those made for Alexander the Great. They discuss what made him an important historical figure.

Sixth graders work in small groups to organize a wagon train for a trek westward. They determine leadership responsibilities and rules needed to make a successful trek.

Students consider Senate leadership by examining specific positions and staging a mock legislative session. They write reflective essays considering the inner workings of the Senate.

Students view a video clip about Islam in the Middle East. They discuss quotes by Hussein calling for a jihad and what jihad means. They examine Hussein's leadership qualities as well.

Students study 'stereotype' in literature and life and give examples. they provide examples from life or literature on the origins and impact of stereotypes. they 3. Cite 3 - 5 individual African Americans from literature or life who...

Learners examine the role of men in the American Ballet Theatre. In this ballet instructional activity, students watch segments of the Great Performances video "Dance in America: Born to be Wild: The Leading Men of the American Ballet...

Young scholars examine Franklin D. Roosevelt's Fireside Chats. In this presidential history activity, students listen to the radio broadcasts of select FDR Fireside Chats. Young scholars analyze the effectiveness of his messages to the...

Learners participate in a simulation and compare and contrast the arguments for and against womens' right to vote. In this civil rights lesson plan, students simulate disenfranchisement of women by allowing only half of the class to vote...

High schoolers examine the leadership role of George Washington in the American Revolution. For this George Washington lesson, students read selections titled "Generalship," and "Candidate for Commander-in-Chief." After high schoolers...

Learners explore environmental awareness by participating in movie making. In this endangered species lesson plan, students discuss the problems dealing with sandhill cranes at a nearby beach and the impact our environment is having on...

Students understand their responsibility to the world. In this religion, philanthropy instructional activity, students research the life of Aaron Feuerstein and his views of the responsibility of a person to his world. Students complete...

Students participate in an after school program that promotes concern for others, recognizing differences, accepting differences, leadership roles, mentoring, self-responsibility and personal safety. They explore the diversity of their...

Students get involved in the legislative process of law-making by assuming different roles and working with contemporary issues. Working in small groups, students write and work on different bills. Evaluation rubric included.

Students, in groups, search the Internet for evidence to support the idea about a relationship between physical activities, health and well being. They create a flyer or newsletter for a campaign to recruit students to the runner's club...

Students analyze the ethnic conflict between the Hutu and Tutsi in Rwanda and Burundi. They identify the three elements of ethnic conflict, read a handout and answer questions, examine a timeline, conduct research, and write an essay.

Students view a video clip about the voyage of the Endurance. They work together to decide what to rescue from the sinking ship. They compare their decisions with those of Ernest Shackleton.

Students create a map illustrating the three branches of goverment. They identify the branches of government and the shared or exclusive powers of each. Students use mapping as a prewriting stategy. They discuss our national...

Students identify, record, and process lessons completed through various service-learning activities. They create two-sided copies of the journal cover on colored paper and decorate so that it shows through both sides. Students then...

Young scholars study the Bill of Rights. As a class, they create a "School Bill of Rights," with amendments. Students discuss the difference between rights and responsibilities and examine Supreme Court decisions dealing with the first...