Note: This lesson was originally published on an older version
of The Learning Network; the link to the related Times article
will take you to a page on the old site. Teaching ideas based on
New York Times content. Overview of Lesson Plan: In this lesson,
students explore how empires around the globe have impacted the
world in which they have existed. They then analyze whether or
not the United States is an imperialist nation and create their
own empires based on their understanding of empires in history.
Michelle Sale, The New York Times Learning Network Yasmin Chin
Eisenhauer, The Bank Street College of Education in New York
City Suggested Time Allowance: 1 hour 1. Describe the
similarities and differences between an empire and a republic;
identify countries that can be categorized into each of these
types of governments. 2. Explore current similarities between
the United States and historic empires around the world by
reading and discussing “All Roads Lead to D.C.” 3. Consider the
impact of various empires