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World War II: A United Front

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this World War II lesson, students examine racial relations during the war and then examine propaganda techniques employed by the United States...
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The king, the crown and the colonel: How did Thomas Blood try to steal the crown jewels in 1671?

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students investigate Thomas Blood's attempt to steal the crown jewels. In this investigative lesson, students use four different primary sources to answer questions about how Thomas Blood tried to steal the crown jewels.
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Baseball, Race and Ethnicity: Rounding the Bases

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students consider Race and Ethnicity in baseball. In this American history lesson, students examine primary source images of American baseball. They then develop an original argument, pose historical questions and conduct Internet research.
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Symbols: A Reaction to Their Power

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the concept of symbolism. In this social studies instructional activity, students examine primary and secondary sources regarding the use of symbols in the past and the impact of symbols in today's culture.
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Why We Chose Our Constitution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the American plan for government. In this American government lesson, students examine selected Internet websites regarding the Magna Carta, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution.
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Census Detective

For Students 6th - 10th
In this census worksheet, students look at primary sources of census's from Westminster's history and answer short answer questions about them. Students look at 4 sources and answer 27 questions total.
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Teaching With Documents Lesson Plan: Images of the American Revolution

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this American Revolution lesson, students examine international involvement in the war as well as major events of the war.
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Chief Pontiac's Speech

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this primary source research worksheet, students examine th text of speech given by Chief Pontiac and respond to 4 short answer questions regarding its content.
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Analyzing "A Furious Mob"

For Teachers 8th - 12th
In this Stamp Act research worksheet, students examine a copy of "A Furious Mob," (not included) and respond to 6 short answer questions regarding its content.
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Document Analysis of the Virginia Declaration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this primary source research worksheet, students examine a copy of the Virginia Declaration (not included) and respond to 6 short answer questions regarding its content.
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The American West: Images of Its People

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. For this American West lesson, students examine photographs that reveal the cultural components of the West and then write narratives regarding the photographs.
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The American Dream

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students define the American dream. For this primary research lesson, students search the Library of Congress digital collections for primary sources regarding the ideal of the American dream.  Students create presentation to...
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Family Customs Past and Present: Exploring Cultural Rituals

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine cultural traditions. In this cultural studies lesson, students conduct interviews and research online digital tools that allow them to discover their family's cultural traditions. Students prepare presentations using...
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Creating a Primary Source Archive: All History Is Local

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore personal, local, state, and national history. In this historiography lesson, students search the Library of Congress digital collections for primary sources regarding their family histories framed in local, state, and...
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Indian Boarding Schools

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research government-run American Indian boarding schools. In this American Indian history lesson, students analyze primary documents to develop an understanding of the forced acculturation of American Indians through...
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America at the Centennial

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore centennial America. In this American history lesson, students search the Library of Congress digital collections for primary sources regarding the lifestyles and values of Americans in 1876. High schoolers design...