A true project-based learning experience provides students with a voice and choice in what they want to learn.

The process of researching, designing, and presenting 3D models related to people, places, or events can dramatically expand students’ experience of social studies topics.

Immersive virtual reality experiences offer an innovative approach to oral history and can foster students’ emotional connection with distant historical events.

The role of the Federal Reserve and how it influences our economy can stimulate an interesting classroom discussion on the importance of price stability, employment levels, and interest rates.

A close look at the topic of foreign trade—its pros and cons—can give students a deeper understanding of why economists and politicians often disagree on the matter

Studying the phenomenon of Bitcoin offers an excellent jumping off point for an economics lesson on asset value, fundamental value, and speculative bubbles.

Researching the landmark Tinker v. Des Moines case about free speech in the Vietnam era can launch an engaging classroom debate on the First Amendment and the civil rights of students.

Exposing students to big data analysis through the Library of Congress’s Chronicling America website can be an effective way to study historical trends such as changing U.S. sentiment towards Germany in World War I.