MOCK CONGRESS GRADE LEVEL 9-12. The purpose of this activity is to get the students involved in the legislative process of law-making.. http: //ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/soc/cecsst/...
Follow the Leaders In this lesson, students research current world political leaders, as well as the opinions of their supporters... http: //nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/2...
Examining the Selection of Supreme Court Justices In this lesson, students investigate how different branches of government affect or aid the appointment of a Supreme Court justice nominee and the responsibilities of a judge... http: //nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/2...
Creating Documentaries About Important Social Issues In this lesson, students explore social issues that are meaningful to them and create documentaries in which they share their information, thoughts and impressions.. http: //nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/2...
Buddy Systems In this lesson, students explore how companies use instant messaging to sell products and services. They then write business plans for marketing companies using instant messaging... http: //nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/2...
Housing the Homeless Help students understand what it means to be homeless by having them contrast the items they need for survival with what those on the street need.. http: //farmers.com/FarmComm/AmericanPromise/do...
Community's Center In this lesson, students strengthen their understanding of the connection between their local government and the needs and interests of their community... http: //nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/2...
By the People, For the People In this lesson, students explore how different social factors affect civic participation and equality across the country and in their own school community... http: //nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/2...
