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Revolt
Knowing what questions to ask and knowing how to organize information found is often difficult for young researchers. Consider using this instructional activity to help guide a revolutions research project. Researchers are first directed...
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Service Projects in the Dominican Republic
Students examine the role of Peace Corps volunteers. In this service instructional activity, students investigate service projects that feature agriculture, small business, education, environmental education, and health concerns in the...
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The Korean War
High schoolers examine the implications of the Korean War. In this Korean War lesson, students access the Korean War website to gain access to veterans of the war that they may interview. High schoolers conduct interviews with veterans...
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Suffragists and Their Tactics
Students research the fight for voting rights. In this women's history lesson, students analyze primary sources to develop an understanding of the strategies employed by the suffragists to gain voting rights.
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Man's Best Friend:The Old Drum Story
Students explore the Missouri courts. In this primary sources instructional activity, students examine the Missouri court case Burden v. Hornsby as well as other primary documents and narratives relating to the case. Students analyze the...
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Propaganda in the 1900's
Learners examine primary sources to discover information about life in the 20th century. In this propaganda lesson, students analyze posters from the time period and present their findings to their classmates.
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Child Labor Laws in the United States and the State of Nebraska
Students examine child labor laws. In this social justice activity, students compare and contrast child labor laws of the United States and the state of Nebraska. Students research primary sources and complete the included analysis...
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Adventures with Lewis and Clark
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Lewis and Clark lesson, students conduct research about the expedition and present their findings to their classmates.
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Transcription of the Virginia Declaration
For this teaching primary resources worksheet, students read a transcription of the Virgina Declaration . Students read the excerpt and discuss its significance.
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What Do You See?
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students examine the image of a lynching and discuss its significance. Students also respond to 3 short answer questions regarding the image.
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Images of Woodland Indians
In this teaching American history worksheet, students examine a primary source documents that feature images of Woodland Indians. Students discuss their impressions of the images.
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The Stamp Act
In this teaching American history worksheet, young scholars examine a primary source document regarding the Stamp Act. Students discuss their impressions of the document.
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Written Assessment: Freedman's Bureau
In this teaching American history worksheet, learners examine a primary source document regarding the Freedman's Bureau. Students respond to 1 short answer question.
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Symbols: A Reaction to Their Power
Students explore the concept of symbolism. In this social studies lesson, 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
Learners 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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Language and Runaway Slave Ads
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this fugitive slave instructional activity, students research and analyze fugitive slave advertisements from Virginia newspapers.
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Teaching With Documents Lesson Plan: Images of the American Revolution
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this American Revolution lesson plan, students examine international involvement in the war as well as major events of the war.
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Chief Pontiac's Speech
For this primary source research worksheet, young scholars 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"
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
In this primary source research worksheet, high schoolers 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
Learners interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this American West instructional activity, students examine photographs that reveal the cultural components of the West and then write narratives regarding...
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The American Dream
Young scholars define the American dream. In this primary research lesson, students search the Library of Congress digital collections for primary sources regarding the ideal of the American dream. Young scholars create presentation...
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Family Customs Past and Present: Exploring Cultural Rituals
Students examine cultural traditions. In this cultural studies activity, 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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Indian Boarding Schools
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...