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Investigating Immigration and Settlement in Wisconsin
Fourth graders identify the origins of their own ancestors and possible reasons for immigration. They research immigrant groups of Wisconsin, including origins and daily life, and then create timelines depicting their settlements.
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Wisconsin Heritage Timeline
Fourth graders explore why groups of immigrants settled in Wisconsin. Through intervies with family members, printed materials, and internet research, 4th graders discover the contributions early residents made to the state. Students...
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Wisconsin Historical Society: A Handbook for Using Historical Documents [Pdf]
Teachers will find this a superb guide book for teaching students how to critically examine documents from the past. The guide contains lessons and resources for Wisconsin history but the teaching methodology can be adapted for anywhere.
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Wisconsin Historical Society: The French Fur Trade
The beaver was hugely important to Wisconsin during the French fur trade from 1650 to 1850, due to its popularity for use in head wear all over the northern hemisphere. There are many fascinating primary resources and historical articles...
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Milwaukee Public Television: The Making of Milwaukee: Historical Images
This is a library of historical images and photos of Milwaukee. The pictures are organized by category and include one for 'Lesson Activity Images'. There are also numerous historical maps.
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Milwaukee Public Television: The Making of Milwaukee: Milwaukee's History
A short history of Milwaukee, a trivia quiz, an historical timeline, and an extensive library of historical images are what this site offers, in a clear and uncluttered format.
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Milwaukee Public Television: The Making of Milwaukee: Newspaper Exercise
In this interactive activity, students choose an historical photograph and write a news article about it. The photos are from Milwaukee's history but the activity could be easily modified to relate to early American history for many...
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Milwaukee Public Television: The Making of Milwaukee: Scrapbook Page Exercise
In this interactive activity, students select historic photographs of Milwaukee and create a scrapbook page. It is advised that they work in a wordprocessor while they compose their text, as the article is not saved online.
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Milwaukee Public Television: Making of Milwaukee: Classroom Materials Gr. 1 4
An amazing and comprehensive resource for teaching Milwaukee history to students in Grades 1 to 4. The materials are organized around four themes - early settlers, immigration, working, and modern Milwaukee. A free DVD of the video...
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Milwaukee Public Television: Making of Milwaukee: Classroom Materials Gr. 5 12
An amazing and comprehensive resource for teaching Milwaukee history to students in Grades 5 to 12. The materials cover topics such as immigration, industry, government, the world Wars, and so on. A free DVD of the video series can be...
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Wisconsin Historical Society: Lesson Plans
A large collection of excellent lesson plans about Wisconsin history can be found here. They range from the elementary to secondary grade levels, with a wide variety of themes and topics from the past up to the present.
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Wisconsin Historical Society: Fill 'Er Up: The Evolution of Gas Stations
Take a fascinating trip into the past to experience how gas stations have evolved from livery stables in Wisconsin. In addition to the descriptions of the architectural styles through the decades, history is brought to life with a video...
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Wisconsin Gov't.: Wisconsin Historical Society
Explore the state of Wisconsin using the resources of the Wisconsin Historical Society! This highly interactive site offers useful information from the state's past to what is happening right now. Maps, event calendars, this date in...
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Wisconsin Historical Society: The Underground Railroad in Wisconsin
While the Underground Railroad was active in Wisconsin in the 1800s, its activities were of necessity kept secret, so little documentation has survived. A few cases became matters of public record, however, most notably those of Caroline...
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University of Wisconsin: Wisconsin Electronic Reader
An overview of Wisconsin history is provided in this well-organized site. A great resource!
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Wer: Robert Marion La Follette
Here's a brief biography of Robert La Follete, Wisconsin Progressive politician, which covers his life in pictures and captions.
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Milwaukee Public Television: The Making of Milwaukee: Historical Figures
Some of the men and women who have been important figures in the history of Milwaukee are profiled here. Read about early political leaders, individuals who helped develop Milwaukee's urban infrastructures and businesses, and women who...
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Milwaukee Public Television: The Making of Milwaukee: Ethnic Stories
Many if the early settlers in Milwaukee were of German ancestry. African-Americans also helped settle the area, and even pre-dated its founding. Some of the history of these two groups is presented here.
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Milwaukee Public Television: The Making of Milwaukee: Who Am I?
'Who Am I?' is an interactive quiz game that presents questions about people who were famous in Milwaukee between 1914 and 1945.
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Oneida Nation: The Oneida Creation Story [Pdf]
Learn the history of this Native American group - how they were forced to leave their land, but purchased a large section of land in what would soon become the state of Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Publishers: Frank P. Zeidler: A Liberal in City Government
Frank Zeidler was mayor of Milwaukee from 1948-1960. He published a book called A Liberal in City Government, which is highlighted on this website. This particular page has a short biography of his life.
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University of Wisconsin: Josette and Solomon Juneau
Josette and Solomon Juneau were among the first settlers in the Milwaukee area and helped to shape its early years. This is a short biography of the couple, who were reportedly very attached to each other.
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University of Wisconsin: Solomon Juneau, Founder of Milwaukee
Solomon Juneau, a French-Canadian, was one of the first settlers in the Milwaukee area and helped to shape its future. There is a profile of him here along with photos of his last home, which is now a museum.
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Turning Points Lesson Plans: Roles of Leadership
Discuss leadership of the past and today while learning about Indian chiefs Tomah, Black Hawk, Keokuk, and others. This website includes a link to the article "Indian Chiefs and Pioneers of the Northwest," group activity and game ideas,...