Many interests can be at stake in conflicts over cultural property. A close look at three recent cases can guide students to reflect on issues related to ownership and control of cultural property.

In today’s “datafied” society, social studies teachers must provide instruction in data literacy to ensure that students become informed, competent citizens.  

Teachers can impact young people's involvement in elections by not only teaching about elections, but also about how to register to vote and how to go about voting.

In this activity, students debate whether a business best serves society by maximizing profits or by promoting social justice policies.

By reframing typical approaches to classroom debates on immigration, we empower immigrant students to be active participants in, rather than the subjects of, our conversation.

Teaching media literacy helps students interpret media messages accurately and supports their informed civic participation.

The suggested framework for teaching with primary and secondary sources can help guide students as they examine practices, like blockbusting, that were created to perpetuate inequality. 

The revised national standards are a great framework for meeting state standards while making learning relevant and meaningful for students.

A lesson exploring the Pledge of Allegiance, its history and the addition of the phrase under God, can serve as a jumping off point into major themes of U.S. history and First Amendment freedoms.