TeachableMoment Lessons

50 years after the movement against the war in Vietnam reached its peak, students explore that movement - and consider why we don't have a more powerful anti-war movement today.

Many Americans believe that immigrants, especially illegal immigrants, are more likely to commit crimes than people born in the U.S. In fact, crime rates among immigrants are much

The holidays can be a stressful time. Here are some simple steps to help us and our students handle heightened emotions - now or any time. 

This lesson invites students to examine the history of laws about people seeking asylum in the U.S. Students will consider who should be allowed to gain asylum today and how their

In this video staff and students at a West Philadelphia High School talk about the transformation the school has undergone as a result of participation in restorative circles.  

Does the U.S. political system live up to the principle of one person, one vote? In this lesson, students explore arguments about whether the Electoral College and the U.S. Senate

Are protesters justified in confronting political officials while they are eating out at restaurants or engaging in other personal activities? After reading about three such

The holiday invites exploration of everything from American history to gratitude.

In this video school staff, resources officers, county probation department staff and students talk about their experience with restorative practices.