Social Issues

These units provide a broad range of topics that directly and indirectly affect your students’ lives. Activities like role-playing, writing, and research help students develop a thoughtful, realistic perspective of the impact of current social issues on others as well as themselves.

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America's Children

America's Children presents a broad range of topics that touch directly on the lives of children and teenagers. Students learn that there are risks for individuals born in the United States. Children... more

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American Education

Exploring School Reform

American Education has three main themes. First, school reforms reflect changes in society. Second, school reforms often have elements in common with or are reactions to previous reforms. Third, if citizens... more

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The American Family

The American Family presents information about the historical role of the family. Students receive a global perspective; then they discuss the economics of family life, consider modern work and gender... more

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Censorship

Censorship deals with the control of information. Students examine various types of censorship to understand their purpose and effectiveness. They explore censorship issues involving banned books, public... more

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The Deficit and National Debt

The Deficit and National Debt familiarizes students with annual deficits and the accumulated national debt. They learn about the impact of the U.S. debt on Americans’ lives. As they progress through the... more

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Endangered Species

Endangered Species informs students of several key concepts regarding the diverse population of species worldwide. It also allows students to investigate the endangerment of many different species within... more

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The Environment

The Environment approaches environmental issues from a social studies perspective. Environmental concepts are integrated with social, historical, ethical, and cultural concepts. Lessons cover energy conservation,... more

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Immigration

Immigration approaches immigration issues from historical and contemporary perspectives. Lessons examine the impact of immigrants in shaping American history and culture as well as the difficulties faced... more

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International Relations

Transnational Pressures Facing the Nation-State

International Relations looks at how international relations were understood after World War II and how they have changed since 1990 with the demise of communism and the dismantling of a bipolar world.... more

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Issues in the Workplace

Issues in the Workplace helps students explore issues facing today’s American worker. They study the global economy, plant closings, the introduction of new technologies, participatory programs for workers,... more

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Juvenile Justice

In the Hands of the Law

Juvenile Justice covers a variety of issues designed to pique student interest about juveniles’ problems with society and its legal systems. Students explore topics such as teen drug abuse, guns, violent... more

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Privacy

Privacy offers a comprehensive analysis of the complex issue of privacy. Students learn why privacy is important to one’s psychological and emotional well-being. They learn why Americans feel they have... more

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Professional Sports in America

Professional Sports in America examines historical and contemporary controversies in organized and professional sports. Students explore the genesis and manifestation of some of these events in an attempt... more

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Teens and Alcohol

This factual, nonjudgmental unit presents teenage drinking and its consequences. Lessons present the historical and economic aspects of alcohol, compare drinking patterns around the world, examine the... more

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Teens and Tobacco

Teens and Tobacco presents the facts about the growing use of tobacco among today’s young people. It details the health consequences of long-term tobacco use. It also gives parents and teachers the information... more

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Violence in America

The increased use of violence for political gain or religious reasons is a disturbing trend. To ensure the health and well-being of our young people, we must give them the tools to deal with the havoc... more

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