9-12
2011
Students will work in small groups to explore seven primary sources to create their own definition of Communism. The sources include excerpts from The Communist…
9-12
2011
Students will work in small groups to explore seven primary sources to create their own definition of Democracy. The sources include excerpts from the Magna…
10
2011
In this 90-minute graffiti-style lesson, students will work with partners to recode the core ideas of prominent 20th- and 21st-century economic and political thinkers (Theodore…
10
2011
Students will explore core political and economic ideas of prominent 18th- and 19th century northern and southern thinkers (Jefferson, Fithugh, George, and Webster) through primary…
10
2011
The U.S. Presidential Election of 1932 represented a change in leadership during a time of national crisis. During this transition, FDR prepared to enter the…
10
2011
These activities focus on FDR’s “Arsenal of Democracy” Fireside Chat (#16), which was delivered on December 29, 1940. Students will examine the address’s content and…
9-12
2011
This lesson introduces the question, “What is the government’s role in the economy?” Students will learn about the laws and norms of the American government…
9-12
2011
In 1791, Alexander Hamilton defended the constitutionality of a national bank against objections from Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Using the Golden Line Protocol, students…
9-12
2011
Students will judge which country is the “best” place to live based on the metrics and indices. While doing so, students should see how democracy…
