American Identity

Reflect on what it means to be patriotic, a good citizen and an American.

Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders

Investigate how immigration, assimilation, discrimination, prejudice and pride are all part of the history of interaction between the predominant American culture and Asian Americans.

China

Travel to the Great Wall and the Three Gorges Dam, explore Chinese astrology and symbolism, and discuss difficulties surrounding food production and Tibet's sovereignty.

Citizenship

Investigate citizenship, including voting for issues and politicians and volunteering within your community. Could YOU pass the citizenship test?

Conflict Resolution

Find historical examples of conflicts and how they were resolved, and help provide strategies to students currently developing conflict resolution skills.

Constitutional Controversies

Examine freedom of the press, separation of church and state and the death penalty.

Covering the News Media

Learn more about different types of media, what's considered news, what's covered by the First Amendment, and how news professionals interact with the communities they serve.

Crime and Justice

Analyze crime statistics, juvenile justice and overcrowded prisons as you evaluate your views of the criminal justice system.

Everyone's Business

Explore entrepreneurship, competition in the market economy and additional topics including mergers, acquisitions, consolidation, joint ventures and hostile takeovers.

Global Population

Research population trends in developed and less developed countries and consider the political, social and environmental repercussions of discrepancies.

Immigration

Investigate reasons why people immigrate, the challenges they face and the difficulties once they arrive. Track and project immigration trends using demographic data.

In the News

Evaluate the ways different news sources present controversial stories using terrorism and rising fuel costs as examples.

Indigenous Cultures

Examine the threats posed to indigenous cultures in modern times as well as in the past.

Justice

Gain insight into the world of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges responsible for serving justice to the innocent and guilty, and learn more about past and current justice systems worldwide.

Patriotism

Learn that patriotism can be expressed in many forms, from the symbolism of the flag to the singing of patriotic songs to the right to dissent.

Politics and Art

Consider that paintings like Picasso's "Guernica" and protest songs are powerful forms of political expression. Investigate propaganda in war posters, music and other forms of art.

Religious Diversity in America

Explore how the right to religious freedom is granted by the U.S. Constitution. Research religious diversity in the United States.

Studying Genocide

Learn about the Holocaust and other past and current world-wide genocides, including Darfur, Bosnia and Cambodia.

The Presidency

Younger students learn about the presidents and their legacies. Older students discuss polling and women candidates.

Unsung Heroes in African American History

Consider that before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, several young women did the same. Learn about lesser known African American heroes.

Women's Rights: Then and Now

Learn how women finally gained the right to vote in the United States after almost a century of activism. Consider how women's rights have evolved over time.

World Religions

Examine various world religions, including representative architecture and the commonalities and differences of beliefs that sometimes result in religious conflicts.