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Lesson 10: History of Illinois 1700's Dual Timeline

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils create a journal that includes historic events that occurred in Illinois in the 1700's that features entries on the same topics from different perspectives.
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Internet Brochure

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars research the Fort St. Louis webpage. They work together to create a brochure to promote public support in the fort. They share their brochure with the class.
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Concert Program Notes

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students write program notes of composers. They discuss music, composers, themes and style and movements in music. They select a composer from a target language culture and write two paragraphs int eh form of concert program notes. ...
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Judging Acts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research Canada's political history by analyzing the country's constitution. To display their understanding, students write essays.
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Frederick Douglass

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders are introduced to the novel "Frederick Douglass" and conduct research about his life. The lesson integrates technology while using a library database. It is used as a source of information with access to a reference...
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Canada's Immigration Policy: Mock Immigration Hearing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the Canadian immigration process, and assuming the roles of immigrants from varied backgrounds, and take part in mock immigration hearings.
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France

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders visit two websites about France in order to take a virtual trip of France. They answer specific questions about France and state the similarities and differences between France and the U.S.
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Nothing to Fear

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read from the book, "Nothing to Fear," and discuss living in New York during the Great Depression. They write entries and summaries in their learning logs to share with the class. They work in groups to create a database...
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Ruling Wisely? British Rule after the Conquest

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students research and write an essay comparing the Royal Proclamation of 1763 and the Quebec Act of 1774 in the context of the events surrounding the times.
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"Doing History" The Crafting of a Christopher Gadsden Biography

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students reflect on the biography of General Gadsden.  In this history instructional activity, students read the biography of General Gadsden then research a specific aspect of the Generals life to complete their own biography pn him.
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The British Empire – Where the Sun Never Set

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read an article on the British Empire.  In this ESL lesson, students explore the British Empire from the 1600's, then work in small groups to complete several activities that reinforce the information learned in the reading. 
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Philantrophy of the Founding Fathers -- Alive and Well Today

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the role that individuals have in contributing to society. They develop alternative solutions to problems in their area. They write a paper about what they have discovered.
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the International Criminal Court's History And Uses

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze and come to explain the history behind the formation of the International Criminal Court, along with the recent controversy facing the Court; and current crises that warrant the Court's attention.
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Weave a Web of Words

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders write a first draft of an oral presentation about the American Revolution and take their work through the writing process.
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Independent - To Be or Not Top Be: Press Conference

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders deliver an oral presentation on the American war for independence to small groups. They use a rubric to give each other peer feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of their presentation.
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Knowing Where You Are

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students work together to research the names of places in their state. They divide up their state so that each group can research a different section and complete a chart of the different names. They create a key for the map to explain...
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VH1 Driven: Shakira, Lesson 2

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students watch a video about the life of Latin singer/pop star, Shakira. They research various foreign music styles and discuss how they influence American pop music today.
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Laurier House National Historic Site of Canada Immigration From 1896 (laurier) To 1947 (king)

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students study the immigration patterns in Canada from 1896 to 1947. They examine how the railroads played a part in the immigration process.
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From the Rise of the Absolute Monarchy to Democracy on the American Frontier

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use a teacher-made museum guide with questions that allow them to analyze and compare the patron art of seventeenth-century France with portraits of later periods at the Joslyn Art Museum. Students also read The Little Prince...
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Texas City Disaster

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the Texas City Disaster, the largest industrial accident in United States history. They examine the explosions of the SS Grandcamp and the SS High Flyer and their effect on the oil refining center of Texas City and...
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Fashion Designer Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the background of a specific designer and his or her influence on the fashion industry. They prepare a written report as well as a brief PowerPoint presentation to share with the class. Students select a designer to...
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Water Has Many Uses

For Teachers K - 6th
Students research the uses of water and complete related activities. In this water uses lesson, students investigate the ways their family uses water. Students complete a collage activity, an illustration activity, a trace activity, a...
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Where Have All the Wetlands Gone?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students investigate the wetlands. For this environmental conservation lesson, students discuss the characteristics of wetlands and identify their location. Students work in cooperative groups to complete a handout.

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