America- the next Rome?
Summary Students will learn the similarities between the problems that face America today and those encountered by the Roman Empire just before its fall. They …
CategorySocial Studies
American Indian Triarama
Submitted by: Susan Forthuber, Barbara Marsh, Vicky Hughes School: Lakeside Elementary School Summary The students will create models showing specific information of each of the …
Evaluating Effective Leadership
Submitted by: Carlos Seward Collaborators: William Berry (ITRT) School: Moody Middle School Summary In this lesson, the students use a GoogleDoc to decide on group …
Comparing and Contrasting Ancient Greece and Rome
Submitted by: Hill/Hooker Collaborators: Price/Ruffa School: Pinchbeck Summary Our 3rd graders worked on an in-depth study on the similarities and differences between Ancient Greece and …
Presidential Hats – Evaluating the Roles of the Executive Branch
Summary In this lesson, students familiarize themselves with the creation of rubrics, create a rubric to evaluate the President of the United States, and …
Let’s Rap About Prohibition! – 5825
Submitted by: School: This lesson is designed to foster discussion amongst students about the fundamental purpose of government, and its role in the daily lives …
Islam Challenge
Submitted by: Jenna Szot Collaborators: Joy McDonald, ITRT School: Hungary Creek Middle Summary In this lesson students will research key questions to help them understand the …
Industrial Revolution Website – 6805
Submitted by: Lee Knapp School: J.R. Tucker High School Summary Ever wonder what a website might have looked like 100 years ago? Now you don’t …
Felons and their Voting rights
Submitted by: Nadine Hallman School: Hermitage High School Summary In some states, persons convicted of a crime (also known as felons) lose their right to …
Federalists or Anti-Federalists? Join the Cause!
Submitted by: Jeanie Redford School: Byrd Summary It’s the late 1700’s and a young country’s fate is at stake. Two rivalry groups are at odds …