Today’s Vote: Assault Weapons and Mass Shootings
May 7, 2025

This lesson encourages students to consider representation in a democracy and examine important legislative issues within the structure of a Senate debate. In the lesson, students will consider new laws and regulations to limit assault weapons and prevent mass shootings in the United States.

Climate Change Video Handout
May 7, 2025

This handout can be used as part of our Preparing for Environmental Pathways lesson or as an independent activity in your classroom. Students will watch the video linked within and answer questions to deepen their understanding of the climate crisis.

Preparing for Pathways to Environmental Justice
May 7, 2025

Combatting the climate crisis and creating clean energy solutions go hand in hand. The Edward M. Kennedy Institute’s Environmental Pathways program challenges students to consider a path to environmental justice that will work for America’s future.

Pathways to Citizenship: Step Inside this House Extension Activity
May 7, 2025

The purpose of this exercise is to help students further explore the cultural influences that have shaped the identities, values, and beliefs of their activists in the pathways to citizenship pre-work program. It lets them reflect on the important people, stories, traditions, and artifacts from the lives of their activists.

Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens Worksheet
May 7, 2025

This worksheet pushes students to consider the rights and responsibilities of United States citizens. It is designed to be used in conjunction with our Preparing for Pathways to Citizenship lesson plan, but can also be used independently.