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/...
The View In this lesson, students explore the structure and purpose of Op-Ed pieces in the newspaper. They then write Op-Eds from the perspectives of United States presidents... http: //nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/2...
Examining the Role of Civil Liberties in the American Value System In this lesson, students explore how immigration, citizenship, due process of law, and the freedoms of speech and assembly have shaped American values throughout American history.. 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...
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 Multiple Perspectives on the Effects of NAFTA In this lesson, students explore how the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has impacted the people and economies of North America and Mexico.. http: //nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/2...
Exploring United States Interventions in the Middle East In this lesson, students investigate U.S. foreign policy in Middle Eastern countries, and rank their level of support for American military and diplomatic actions.. http: //nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/2...
