San Diego State University
World History for Us All: World Politics and Global Economy After Ww Ii [Pdf]
It is imperative that learners understand what happened in Europe after WWII, so they may gain a deep knowledge of our contemporary world, including its key economic, social, and political developments. This in-depth unit covers topics...
National Geographic
National Geographic: Population Density in the United States
Several factors contribute to the population trends across the United States. This lesson will explore maps to discover and understand these trends.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: National Symbols
Lesson in which students create American symbol folders to help them understand and identify national symbols.
Library of Congress
Loc: The New Nation 1783 1815
The creation and growth of the new nation of the United States is the focus of this article. Being divided into time periods makes this site easy to understand.
US National Archives
National Archives: From Dred Scott to the Civil Rights Act of 1875
The Dred Scott case decided that African Americans were not citizens of the United States. However, 18 years later they would have citizenship and many other rights. Students will examine the following documents to understand how and why...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Eyewitness to History (Lesson Plan)
Understanding the important events in United States history and being able to recognize how history affects current events are crucial skills for students. This lesson plan lets them examine and analyze important milestones through...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: North American Cultures
In this lesson, students develop an understanding of the wide variety of traditions and cultural practices in the United States and North America.
Other
Newsbound: The Fiscal Whatchamacallit (Explained in 5 Minutes)
This online slideshow offers a brief, informative explanation of what the fiscal cliff is and why it's important to our economy. This resource also explains where the fiscal cliff came from and what will happen if we take no action in...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Discovering Ourselves in Literature and Life
This lesson plan, provided by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), encourages pupils to evaluate literature in a variety of multimedia formats and answer the question, "Who Am I?," Students are then asked to...