A class lesson on Walker v. Birmingham, the legal case related to Martin Luther King Jr.'s arrest in Birmingham, can lead to a stimulating exploration of civil disobedience and its role in a democratic society

The 1775 deposition from a militia commander at Lexington, featured in this article, can be used to spark student inquiry about why the American colonials decided to go to war.

The featured document from a parade to celebrate the Constitution can serve as an engaging entry point into a lesson about the founding document and the campaign for ratification in 1788.

Classroom-ready tasks that foster historical thinking provide quick feedback about student understanding when it is most useful—during the course of a unit.

Two experts on youth and civic participation present very different views on the controversial proposal to require high school students to pass the INS test.

Two recent films present powerful portrayals of the struggle for voting rights in America.

In this elementary level inquiry, students explore diverse political systems and consider the implications of how government leaders are chosen.