Source: American Experience
Decide whether you think misdeeds in one's personal life should disqualify a person for public office and defend your opinion. Develop non-violent alternatives for public officials to defend their honor.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. Media Studies. United States History: 1754-1820s.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Compare Hamilton's idea of a national bank with today's Federal Reserve Bank. Compare Hamilton's ideal for the future of the country with Jefferson's to see who was proved right.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. Economics. United States History: 1754-1820s.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Learn about Hamilton and Jefferson' bargain that decided the location of the nation's capital and create a quiz about Washington D.C. Investigate and report on Alexander Hamilton's childhood in the Caribbean.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. Geography. United States History: 1754-1820s.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Research presidential elections in 1796, 1800 and 1804 and create bumper stickers presenting one party's position on the issues of the day. Develop a platform for Hamilton if he were running today, based on his beliefs.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. Historical Perspective. United States History: 1754-1820s.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: Concepts Across the Curriculum
Create a collage of words and images that symbolize good citizenship and compare what it means to be an American from different viewpoints. Create a dictionary, primer or crossword puzzle of government terminology and design a new U.S. flag.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: Community & Citizenship. Civics: United States Government.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: People's Century: 1900-1999
Investigate ways the Great Depression and the New Deal changed lives. Conduct and listen to first-hand interviews, look at the impact of the depression on a developing country and study a recent debate over the role of the federal government.
Grade Level: 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1929-1945.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: Frontline / World
Research aspects of the crisis in Sudan by participating in a jigsaw grouping activity. Compare humanitarian efforts in Sudan with those that followed Hurricane Katrina.
Grade Level: 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: Civil and Human Rights. Civics: United States Government. Geography.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: Concepts Across the Curriculum
Explore terms related to citizenship and government, plan a community project, define what makes a good citizen and prepare biographies of good citizens from all walks of life. Examine voting rights and elections in this country.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: Community & Citizenship. Civics: United States Government.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: Concepts Across the Curriculum
Analyze the U.S. Constitution. Discuss issues related to freedom of the press, separation of church and state, checks and balances and cruel and unusual punishment.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: Concepts Across the Curriculum
Investigate reasons for the decline in violent crimes since 1973, research how juveniles are treated by the juvenile laws in your state and consider why the U.S. prison population continues to rise in spite of the drop in crime.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. Historical Perspective.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: Frontline
Investigate U.S.-China relations and the "spy-plane" incident. Research the practice of diplomacy, and conduct a radio talk show or public forum to discuss the incident to better help the public understand its significance.
Grade Level: 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1990-present.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: Concepts Across the Curriculum
Discuss the meaning of democracy, examine how people vote around the world, analyze the role of women and leaders in a democracy and learn about the electoral college. Research the history of government in Greece and various democratic movements.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: Comparative Political Systems. Civics: United States Government.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: KQED: You Decide
Examine both sides of the arguments surrounding the debate on whether a different tax system would more fairly distribute the income tax burden among U.S. citizens. Use decision-making skills to assess the arguments and take a stand on this controversial issue.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Reading & Language Arts, Social Studies
Topics: Critical Thinking Skills. Civics: United States Government. Economics.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: Concepts Across the Curriculum
Consider risks taken by entrepreneurs, identify qualities of a successful business and examine competing local businesses. Investigate monopolies and federal regulation of big business throughout history and analyze the benefits and costs of mergers.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1870-1900. Economics.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Explore the U.S. Presidential connection to three places in Cuba. Participate in a mock U.N. debate on whether or not the U.S. and Cuba should involve themselves in overseas disputes, using maps to illustrate points of debate.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: Current Events/Issues. Civics: United States Government. Geography.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: The War
Examine how American foreign policy shifted from a pre-World War II isolationist policy to support for becoming an "undeclared ally" in the war effort, a full-time combatant, a post-war leader and Cold War warrior, and eventually a superpower.
Grade Level: 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. Historical Perspective.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Review a timeline of Bush's life and select five events in which Bush's actions either did or did not reflect his family's values. Analyze each event to determine whether Bush made the right decision in each case.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. Ethics.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Show what you know about President George H.W. Bush and events occurring during his life and presidency with this matching quiz. Match people and places to short descriptions.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1968-1989. World History: 1945-1990.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Select a 2008 presidential candidate and, acting as campaign strategist, write him or her a memo summarizing lessons that could be learned from the 1988 and 1992 races that are relevant to 2008.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: Current Events/Issues. Civics: United States Government. Historical Perspective.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Examine opinions and expressed points of view about President George H.W. Bush's decisions during Desert Storm. Determine how views have changed since the United States' 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. Historical Perspective. United States History: 1990-present.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Examine the meaning and connotations of the term "preppy" and consider why a public image of "preppiness" might have been a problem for George H.W. Bush. Contrast this image with the public image other presidential candidates have tried to present.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. Media Studies.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Rate George H.W. Bush's campaigning and presidential performance in terms of doing the "right" thing or doing what was popular. Determine whether he operated under different moral standards when he was president than when he was a candidate.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. Ethics.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: Andrew Jackson: Good, Evil & the Presidency
Answer the question "Who was Andrew Jackson?" by examining primary and secondary source materials and applying reasoning skills. Inspect a short video, a biography written soon after his death and a series of portraits.
Grade Level: 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1801-1861.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: Andrew Jackson: Good, Evil & the Presidency
Determine why Andrew Jackson lost the presidency in 1824 by examining primary and secondary sources and develop a short report that outlines what happened. Consider procedures that would deflect a similar problem in the future.
Grade Level: 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1801-1861.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: Andrew Jackson: Good, Evil & the Presidency
Examine the lifestyle of Cherokee Indians in the 1830s and determine if it was compatible with the expectations of white society in the U.S. at that time. Critically evaluate Jackson's reasons for ordering Indian removal from southern states.
Grade Level: 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. Cultural Studies: Native American Studies. United States History: 1801-1861.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: Andrew Jackson: Good, Evil & the Presidency
Review primary and secondary sources covering the nullification crisis at the end of Andrew Jackson's first term. Investigate President Jackson's stand on whether states should have the right to ignore the laws of the federal government.
Grade Level: 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1801-1861.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: By the People: Election 2004
Analyze and research major issues in the current presidential campaign comparing the candidates' stances on various issues. Prioritize and assess the impact of the issues on voter choice.
Grade Level: 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: KQED: You Decide
Examine both sides of the arguments surrounding the debate on preemptive war as a strategy for peacekeeping. Use decision-making skills to assess the arguments and take a stand on this controversial issue.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Reading & Language Arts, Social Studies
Topics: Critical Thinking Skills. Civics: Current Events/Issues. Civics: United States Government. War.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Conduct a mock trial charging Jesse James and his gang of bushwhackers with terrorism. Participate as a member of the defense, the prosecution or the jury in exploring the events of his criminal career.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1850-1877.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Compare the events that spawned the Alien and Sedition Acts in 1798 with the political climate today, and form an opinion on anti-terrorism legislation. Examine Adams's writings and actions to explore his thoughts on government's abuse of power.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1754-1820s.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Prepare trivia questions to quiz others on the lives and accomplishments of the Founders of U.S. government. Prepare an imaginary conversation between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams as if they had met 50 years after the signing of the Declaration.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1754-1820s.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Compare the election of 1800 with charges of political backstabbing today, and design a set of guidelines for positive election campaigns. Investigate presidents throughout history who chose personal convictions over political popularity.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1754-1820s.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Determine the role of government in protecting children from parents like those at Jonestown while considering the government's handling of the 1993 siege involving the Branch Davidian cult in Waco, Texas.
Grade Level: 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1968-1989.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: Concepts Across the Curriculum
Learn about the U.S. government and justice system, examine why rules are created and identify jobs that involve justice. Analyze courtroom dramas on TV, learn about fingerprints, examine child labor laws and research cases of wrongful conviction.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: Civil and Human Rights. Civics: United States Government.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: Frontline
Explore the many aspects involved in earning a judicial seat in the U.S. by creating a portfolio as a campaign manager for a judge. Study other methods for selection, and choose a preferred method for statewide implementation.
Grade Level: 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. Media Studies.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Investigate the water needs of Las Vegas, and prepare a public service announcement encouraging citizens to conserve water in the area. Illustrate the shift in population toward warmer climates using maps or charts that show the changes over time.
Grade Level: 9-12
Subjects: Reading & Language Arts, Social Studies
Topics: Organizing Information & Ideas. Civics: United States Government. Geography.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: NewsHour Extra
Explain why mercury is harmful to humans, and discuss how government encourages industries to reduce mercury emissions. Examine the pros and cons of emissions credit trading and discover how the free market can be used to reduce emissions.
Grade Level: 9-12
Subjects: Science & Tech, Social Studies
Topics: Ecology. Civics: United States Government.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Investigate Nixon's use of the media in gaining public support of his breakthrough in China in 1972, and describe the outcome from Taiwan's viewpoint. Explore the diplomatic roles of his First Lady, national security advisor and Secretary of State.
Grade Level: 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. Media Studies. United States History: 1945-early 1970s.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Investigate one of the persons and organizations that have been suggested as possible members of a conspiracy to kill President Kennedy. Look for motives and capability to kill, and evaluate any evidence of such a conspiracy.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1945-early 1970s.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Compare President Johnson's Warren Commission to President Bush's 9/11 Commission for various characteristics, conclusions and public responses. Determine if the differences reflect a change in the United States over the past four decades.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. Historical Perspective.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Explore African-American presence in the political arena since the American Civil War, and create maps, graphs and biographies to show your findings. Consider how your life would change if your civil rights weren't protected.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: Civil and Human Rights. Civics: United States Government. Cultural Studies: African American Studies.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Research terms related to the American Civil War Reconstruction Era in order to explore common fallacies and misinformation about that time period. Evaluate America's postwar rebuilding efforts by comparing the Civil War with the war in Iraq.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1850-1877. World History: 1990-present.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Review the timeline of events of Eads's life and write a brief speech explaining why he would make a good President.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: KQED: You Decide
Examine both sides of the arguments surrounding the debate on school prayer. Use decision-making skills to assess the arguments and take a stand on this controversial issue.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Reading & Language Arts, Social Studies
Topics: Critical Thinking Skills. Civics: Civil and Human Rights. Civics: Current Events/Issues. Civics: United States Government.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: KQED: You Decide
Examine both sides of the civil, religious and moral arguments surrounding the debate on same sex marriages. Use decision-making skills to assess the arguments and take a stand on this controversial issue.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Reading & Language Arts, Social Studies
Topics: Critical Thinking Skills. Civics: Civil and Human Rights. Civics: Current Events/Issues. Civics: United States Government.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: KQED: You Decide
Examine both sides of the arguments surrounding the debate on whether modern African-Americans should receive compensation for the era of slavery. Use decision-making skills and take a stand on this controversial issue.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Reading & Language Arts, Social Studies
Topics: Critical Thinking Skills. Civics: Civil and Human Rights. Civics: United States Government. Cultural Studies: African American Studies.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: KQED: You Decide
Examine the arguments on both sides of the debate surrounding whether the Electoral College should be replaced with a direct democracy. Use decision-making skills to assess the arguments and take a stand on this controversial issue.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Reading & Language Arts, Social Studies
Topics: Critical Thinking Skills. Civics: Current Events/Issues. Civics: United States Government.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: KQED: You Decide
Examine both sides of the arguments surrounding the debate on Third World debt and the economic, social and political issues of debt relief. Use decision-making skills and take a stand on this controversial issue.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Reading & Language Arts, Social Studies
Topics: Critical Thinking Skills. Civics: Current Events/Issues. Civics: United States Government. Ethics.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: e2
Investigate the energy resources available in your state and local community, identify policies regarding energy resources and prepare a persuasive argument for a positive energy choice that best fits available resources.
Grade Level: 9-12
Subjects: Science & Tech, Social Studies
Topics: Ecology. Energy. Civics: Community & Citizenship. Civics: United States Government. Economics.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Consider 20 events, both tragic and triumphant, that serve to define the expansion of the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans. Use this short-answer quiz as a pre- or post-test in a unit on the American West.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. Cultural Studies: Native American Studies. Historical Perspective.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Compare the pioneer spirit that led people to give up their way of life and move to the West during the 1800s with the American spirit today. Review speeches of 2008 Presidential candidates to identify and analyze references to ideals such as freedom and opportunity.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: Civil and Human Rights. Civics: United States Government. Sociology.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Consider the influence of the information and advice available to President Truman in the months before he decided to authorize the Berlin Airlift. Compare and contrast President Truman's position on Berlin with President Bush's current stand on Iraq.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: Current Events/Issues. Civics: United States Government. World History: 1945-1990.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Investigate the political importance of various locations around the world during the Cold War. Explore the birthplaces of United States Presidents and list the factors that explain which states gave birth to the most Presidents.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. Geography. United States History: 1945-early 1970s.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Prepare resumes for the three Kennedy brothers in the years they ran for President, listing their backgrounds and qualifications for the job. Choose a major event of the 20th century and describe its connection with a member of the Kennedy family.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Research local laws and policies designed by media groups to protect rape victims during trials, and explore the controversial theory that a jury has the power to declare a not-guilty verdict even if the defendant has broken the law.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. Media Studies.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Examine the issue of whether the U. S. annexed Hawai'i in order to exploit the islands for economic gain, from the point of view of the main adversaries of the time. Research and present your views on the fairness or bias of the U.S. judicial system.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. Sociology. United States History: 1890-1930.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Research the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower, his military history, his presidential campaign, his use of foreign and domestic policies and his legacy to the United States. Explore U.S. and world affairs during the 1950s.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1945-early 1970s.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Research the presidency of Franklyn Roosevelt, his personality, his first lady, his economic, domestic and foreign policies and his legacy to the United States. Explore U.S. and world affairs during the 1930s and 1940s.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1929-1945.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Research the presidency of John F. Kennedy, his views on civic participation, his economic, domestic and foreign policies and his legacy to the United States. Explore U.S. and world affairs during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1945-early 1970s.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Research the presidency of Lyndon Johnson, his career in Congress, his economic, domestic and foreign policies and his legacy to the United States. Explore U.S. and world affairs during the 1960s.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1945-early 1970s.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Research the presidency of Richard Nixon, his views on Communism, his economic, domestic and foreign policies and his legacy to the United States. Explore U.S. and world affairs during the 1970s.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1968-1989.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Research the presidency of Ronald Reagan, his views on government, his economic, domestic and foreign policies and his legacy to the United States. Explore U.S. and world affairs during the 1980s.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1968-1989.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Research the presidency of Teddy Roosevelt, his views on government and politics, his economic, domestic and foreign policies and his legacy to the United States. Explore U.S. and world affairs at the turn of the 20th century.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1890-1930.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: Frontline
Explore a global picture of the roots of terrorism in the world today as reported by observers within the cultures as well as by those from the outside. Learn about the evolution of U.S. policy and Islamic fundamentalism in our ever-changing world.
Grade Level: 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1990-present. World History: 1990-present.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Describe the early life and career of Teddy Roosevelt, and compare his use of the media and his domestic and foreign policies with the current presidency. Investigate Roosevelt's challenge to the political systems of his day.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1890-1930.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Research the presidency of Harry S. Truman, his views on government, his economic, domestic and foreign policies and his legacy to the United States. Explore U.S. and world affairs during the 1940s and 1950s.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1945-early 1970s.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Explore the life and presidency of U.S. Grant, including his childhood in frontier Ohio, his war record, his policies toward protecting African Americans in the South and his fiscal disasters.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. Cultural Studies: African American Studies. United States History: 1850-1877.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Examine military conflicts in which the U.S. has participated, and evaluate decisions on whether to declare war in each. Explore the role of the media in war and how the public's right to information is balanced against the needs of the military.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. Media Studies.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Map the most important events and locations in the Vietnam War. Prepare a Presidential argument that preserving South Vietnam's independence was a critical part of winning the Cold War against Soviet communism.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1945-early 1970s.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project
Source: American Experience
Research the presidency of Woodrow Wilson, his views on government, his economic, domestic and foreign policies and his legacy to the United States. Explore U.S. and world affairs during the early twentieth century.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Social Studies
Topics: Civics: United States Government. United States History: 1890-1930.
Resource Type: Offline Activity/Project