When students examine the highlighted election ads in the classroom, they will comprehend that many themes--including xenophobia, income inequality, and women’s political power--have been historical mainstays on the campaign trail.
Round-the-clock news coverage of candidates each election season increases student interest in politics and offers an ideal environment for carrying out the inquiry-based activities on the powers and limitations of the presidency.
The study of several post-9/11 Supreme Court cases will launch a spirited student debate on the separation of powers and our constitutional system of checks and balances.
Students will gain a deeper understanding of issues related to the First Amendment and religious freedom when they study two renowned Supreme Court flag-saluting cases.
A famous exchange with Benjamin Franklin recorded at the Constitutional Convention will challenge students to consider the significance of the decision to establish a republic.
The instructional model described in this article engages students in lively simulations on real-world issues and deepens their knowledge of U.S. government and politics.
These recommended websites provide teaching tools, lesson plans, and other resources for exploring key U.S. government and civics issues in the classroom.
In this local history project, students in Turkey learned about global history and current events while exploring centuries-old trees still living in their urban environment.
Ken Burns’s film Defying the Nazis offers teachers an opportunity to enrich students’ thinking about the U.S. response to Nazi Germany and the Holocaust.