Students analyze how the United States' political, economic and social goals directly affect foreign policy.

Foreign Policy Simulation.
Students understand how complex foreign policy issues are. To help students test techniques of conflict resolution. To allow students to put what they have learned into practice.

Dealing with Terrorism
Students will research the recent political history of one country in the region and represent its interests at a model international summit designed to debate response to the terrorist attacks on America and propose measures to achieve long-term stability in that part of the world.

What in the World Should Congress Do? 
Students will use primary sources to decide when they think it is appropriate for Congress to intervene in foreign affairs.

Explosive Knowledge Tracking Six Decades of Nuclear Weapon Development, Use, and Regulations. 
Students use discussion of the featured article, which examines China’s suspected theft of American nuclear secrets, as a springboard for the creation of a research-based, multi-tiered timeline that traces the development, regulation, and use of nuclear weapons from the 1940’s to today.

Policy Options after September 11th.
Students evaluate the role of the United States as leader of the war against terrorism.

AIDS Today.
This activity engages students in learning about the AIDS epidemic and focuses them on the importance of HIV prevention, at home and abroad.

At the Heights of Conflict.
In this lesson, students learn about the historic and present conflict between Israel and Syria over the Golan Heights through reading and discussing news articles and other resources. Students investigate, in six small groups, the political, economic and cultural importance of the Golan Heights for Israel and Syria.

On the Brink of a Mountain.
In this lesson, students explore the political, social and economic effects of the division of North and South Korea. Students then discuss the benefits and drawbacks that these countries may encounter as a result of a reunification.

One China, Two Systems.
In this lesson, students demonstrate an understanding of the term 'peaceful coexistence' and the role that the term plays in the current Chinese process for reunification with Taiwan. Students work in small groups to research and assess the political ideologies, economic stability and national identities of the countries involved in the One China policy.
 

Ben's Guide to American Government

US Department of State

US State Department Travel Warnings & Consular Information Sheets

Peace Corps

CIA World Factbook

Political Reference Almanac

PoliSci.com

The Great American Website Non-governmental site dedicated to providing access to the voluminous resources on the web.

The National Constitution Center NCC was established by Congress to increase awareness and understanding of the US Constitution, the Constitution's history, and the Constitution's relevance to our daily lives so that all of us -- "We the People" -- will better understand and exercise our rights and our responsibilities.

 

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