Social Studies

All I Can Promise: The Washington Presidency This lesson addresses George Washington's leadership as President of the United States. The documents in the lesson range from a few days before his inauguration through his presidency and includes one letter from retirement that summarizes foreign policy issues between the United States and the French Republic. The documents explore several key issues during the administration that Washington highlighted in his Farewell Address of September 19, 1796.

"Where Do You Fit? To identify your typology group, we will show you a series of paired statements. Even if neither statement is exactly right, choose the one that comes closer to your views, and identify whether you feel strongly about that issue, or not so strongly. "

Great Debates in American History by Peter Pappas Overview and Answer Key Unit 1: How Should Society Balance the Need for Tolerance with the Need to Protect Itself? Unit 2: How Powerful Should the National Government Be? Unit 3: Who Should Be Allowed to Vote? Unit 4: Should Women Have Equal Treatment Under the Law? Unit 5: How Should Americans Treat the Land? Unit 6: Has Industrialization Produced More Benefits or More Problems for the Nation? Unit 7: Should the United States Pursue a Foreign Policy of Isolationism or Interventionism? Unit 8: What Should the Nation's Immigration Policy Be? Unit 9: To What Extent Is the Federal Government Responsible for the Welfare and Security of the Individual? Unit 10: Is Civil Disobedience Ever Justified as a Method of Political Change? Unit 11: What Are the Limits of a Free Press? Unit 12: How Much Should the Nation Invest in Defense?

Socractic Inquiry, Discussion Roles & Responsibilities, Use of Evidence, Peer Asessment

Ridgeview Ancient Civilizations Virtual Museum Home Page. Welcome to the Ridgeview Ancient Civilizations Virtual Museum. Please enjoy looking through the various rooms of our museum, where we showcase artifacts from the Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Mesopotamian civilizations. Each group of Grade 7 students worked hard to create a movie showcasing one of the eight elements of civilization. You can enter the rooms of our museum by clicking on the table of contents at the right or by clicking on the links in the table below. Enjoy our museum!

Mummy Maker game