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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: How to Analyze a Historic Photograph

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars analyze historical images. In this primary source analysis lesson, students examine an photograph of Hershey, PA from the 1920's. Young scholars collaborate with one another and their instructor to note the details in the...
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Worksheet for Analysis of a Poster

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, learners respond to 25 short answer questions that require them to analyze the provided poster from the Tennessee State Library and Archives.
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Chart of the Voyages of the Slave Ship Brookes

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis instructional activity, students analyze the chart of voyages for the slave ship Brookes. Students respond to 2 short answer questions based on the information in the chart.
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James Hopkinson's Plantation. Planting Sweet Potatoes

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis activity, students analyze the photograph that features freedmen planting sweet potatoes. Students respond to 1 short answer question about the photograph.
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A Utah Observer Praises the CCC

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, learners examine a letter from to a Civilian Conservation Corps recruitment center. Students respond to 3 short answer questions based on the content of the letter.
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A "CCC Youth Refuses to Fan Flies Off Officer"

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students analyze a historical article about a CCC youth who was dishonorably discharged. Students then respond to 3 short answer questions about the photograph.
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A Bracero Remembers Working Near Chicago

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students analyze an interview with a bracero who describes his memories of working near Chicago. Students respond to 3 short answer questions based on the interview.
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A Bracero Protests Low Pay and Discrimination

For Students 8th - 12th
For this primary source analysis worksheet, students analyze an interview with a bracero. Students respond to 3 short answer questions based on the interview.
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A Bracero Enters the United States

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students analyze an interview with a bracero who entered the U.S. as an illegal worker and then became a bracero. Students respond to 3 short answer questions based on the interview.
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A Bracero Describes Work in New Mexico

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis learning exercise, learners analyze an interview with a bracero whose boss tried to take his money. Students respond to 3 short answer questions based on the interview.
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A Bracero Compares Expectations versus Reality of Life in the United States

For Students 8th - 12th
For this primary source analysis worksheet, students analyze an interview with a bracero who describes the expectations and realities of life in the United States. Students respond to 3 short answer questions based on the...
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President Hoover Encourages Private Charity

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students analyze a letter from Herbert Hoover to a little girl collecting donations to help those in need during the Great Depression. Students respond to 7 short answer questions about the letter.
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A Durable Memento: Portraits by Augustus Washington

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students read primary source newspaper articles from mid 19th century United States. The topics of the articles are slavery, abolitionism and colonization. Students are given several options for activities based on the readings.
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Lines From Behind the Lines

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create a timeline of events in a soldiers life.  For this World War I lesson, 5th graders learn about the Great Depression and World War I.  Students watch video segments about World War I and examine primary...
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Can You Hear Me Now?

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students explore the industry involving communication and put communication devices into activities. In this communication lesson plan, students put items into chronological order, review primary sources, compare and contrast items, and...
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World Cup: Did England rig the results?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss a rugby match to understand its world implications. In this rugby lesson, students read and analyze primary documents to find how sports effect world relations.  Students answer critical thinking questions related...
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Causes of the American Revolution: the Stamp Act Crisis

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders view primary documents to become familiar with the causes of the American Revolutionary War.  In this Causes of the American Revolution lesson plan, 5th graders answer questions based on the documents. Students...
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A Look at Virginians During Reconstruction

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine slavery and Reconstruction in Virginia. In this Virginians during Reconstruction lesson, 4th graders research primary sources for the story of William Jasper and other slaves. Students hypothesize how rights became...
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Worksheet for Analysis of a Photograph

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis instructional activity, students respond to 25 short answer questions that require them to analyze a photograph from the Tennessee State Archives.
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Stowage of the British slave ship Brookes under the Regulated Slave Trade Act of 1788

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students analyze the diagram of regulated slave trade cargo. Students respond to 2 short answer questions about the diagram.
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A New York Rioter Explains His Opposition to the Draft

For Students 9th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students analyze a letter from a New York rioter over the Conscription Act. Students respond to 3 short answer questions about the letter to the editor of the New York Times.
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Corrido of the Uprooted Ones

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis instructional activity, students analyze the song "Corrido of the Uprooted Ones." Students respond to 3 short answer questions about the lyrics of the song.
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President Roosevelt Seeks Feedback on New Deal Programs

For Students 9th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students analyze a letter from President Roosevelt to clergymen regarding New Deal programs. Students respond to 1 short answer question about the letter.
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Slave Laws in British Colonial New York, 1664—1722

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students analyze colonial New York slave laws. Students respond to 4 short answer questions about the laws.

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