Rome’s Rise to Power: The Republic--Ancient History/World History/U.S. History l Students learn that the current American system of government at the national level both resembles and differs from the system of government in Rome from about 510 to 264 B.C. Ancient Rome experienced several forms of government. http: //school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/r...
Another Day That Will Live in Infamy In the wake of the September 11, 2001 acts of terrorism in the United States, students are encouraged to share, through discussion and writing... http: //nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/2...
Bombs Away! In this lesson, students explore different perspectives on the future of United States Navy bombing exercises taking place on Vieques, Puerto Rico... http: //nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/2...
Life, Camera, Action In this lesson, students investigate the history, politics, and culture of Somalia, and then analyze media coverage and portrayal of the country... http: //nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/2...
The Alamo--U.S. History lesson plan (grades 9-12)--DiscoverySchool.com Students learn that people today still hold strong opinions about long-ago historical events. Many issues surrounding the Battle of the Alamo are still being debated. http: //school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/b...
U.S.-Cuba Relations--U.S. History/Geography lesson plan (grades 9-12)--Discovery Students explore the history of relations between Cuba and the United States and examine one event, person or policy to present to the class to help build a class time line illustrating U.S.-Cuba relations. http: //school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/u...
