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Student Handouts

Major Strikes in the American Labor Movement

For Students 9th - 12th
Have your class organize information about strikes in a handy chart. Pupils take notes on the Homestead Strike, the Lawrence Strike, and the Pullman Strike. Along the left side of the chart are six questions for learners to answer about...
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PPT
Curated OER

The Growth of the American Labor Movement

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Explore the world of labor unions and organized strikes of the early 20th century in this presentation. With stark pictures of child laborers and striking workers, these slides are sure to leave an indelible impression on your students-...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Organizing the Farm Worker Movement

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
The food on young scholars' tables was likely harvested by hands that fought for fair wages and working conditions. By examining the life of Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, learners connect their daily meals with the struggles of those...
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Lesson Plan
Pulitzer Center

China's Rising Labor Movement

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Young historians will explore the complex causes and effects of industrialization in China by perusing the numerous articles included in this webpage. Throughout the resource, there are many writing and discussion prompts to help direct...
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Interactive
Curated OER

American Labor: merit badge

For Students 5th - 12th
In this American labor worksheet, students fill out short answer questions using their workbook about American labor in order to get a merit badge. Students complete 9 questions total.
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Lesson Plan
Center for History Education

Methods of Reform: The Lowell Mill Girls

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Although the girls and women who worked in the Lowell Mills are not often seen this way, they are the forbearers of the American labor movement. Pupils examine primary sources, including testimony about life at Lowell and labor laws, as...
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Interactive
Curated OER

The Rise of Big Business & the Labor Movement (3)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history instructional activity, learners answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the rise of big business and the labor movement. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Interactive
Curated OER

The Rise of Big Business & the Labor Movement (2)

For Students 9th - 12th
For this online interactive American history worksheet, learners answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding big business and the labor movement. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Curated OER

The Movement Before the Movement: Civil Rights Activism in the 1940s

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Many educators focus on the civil rights movement as it occurred after Rosa Parks incited the bus boycott. Extend the understanding of the fight for civil rights in the United States with this post-WWII instructional activity. Learners...
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Interactive
Curated OER

The Rise of Big Business & the Labor Movement (5)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history learning exercise, high schoolers answer 13 fill in the blank questions regarding the rise of big business and the labor movement. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Interactive
Curated OER

The Rise of Big Business & the Labor Movement (1)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history activity, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the rise of big business and the labor movement. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Interactive
Curated OER

The Rise of Big Business & the Labor Movement (6)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history instructional activity, students answer 13 fill in the blank questions regarding the rise of big business and the labor movement. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Labor Matters

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the labor movement. In this labor issues lesson, students discuss the role of labor organizations and research their beginnings in order to better understand the debate over the Employee Free Choice Act.
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Assessment
New York State Education Department

US History and Government Examination: June 2012

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The reform movements—such as abolition, the push for women's suffrage, and the labor movement—shaped modern America. A document analysis activity and essay prompt help learners consider why. Other items in the high-level exam include an...
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Lesson Plan
City University of New York

African Americans and the Populist Movement

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Why did the Populist Party fail to ally itself with African American farmers? To answer this essential question, class members investigate the Populist Era (188-1900) and read an article written by Tom Watson, a Populist leader.
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Lesson Plan
National First Ladies' Library

Workers, Take a Holiday! the Beginning of Labor Day

For Teachers 4th - 8th
When your upper elementary class returns in the fall, have them identify and define the beginnings of the labor movement and Labor Day in the United States. They thoughtfully reflect on changes that have occurred in the way we think...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Development of Labor Unions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the conditions that led to organized labor unions. In this 20th century America lesson, students compare and contrast the Knights of Labor Constitution, the American Federation of Labor Constitution, and the...
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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Labor Day in the Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Why do we celebrate Labor Day?
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PPT
Curated OER

Early 19c Industrialization in America: The Market Revolution

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Posing a question about the effects of American Industrialization, this presentation provides viewers with a comprehensive look at the 19th century. From the "Lowell Girls" to the Iron Horse, these slides would be an excellent supplement...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

African-Americans and the New Deal's Civilian Conservation Corps

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discover the responsibilities of the Civilian Conservation Corps. In this New Deal lesson, students analyze the impact that the inclusion of African Americans in the Civilian Conservation Corps made on race relations in...
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PPT
Curated OER

Reforming the Industrial World: The Industrial Revolution leads to economic, social, and political reforms.

For Teachers 10th - 12th
The Industrial Revolution brought many changes to American and European economy and politics. Cover the causes and effects of social reforms after the rise of Industrialization. Topics include laissez-faire, economics, socialism,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Native American Music: Call-and-Response

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students are introduced to call-and-response form of Native American song and dance. They identify and describe a call-and-response form as used in "0 Hal'Lwe." Male students will perform "0 Hal'Lwe" in call-and-response style with drum...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Reform Movements of the 1800s

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders consider the impact of reform movements of the 19th century. In this Progressive Reform lesson plan, 11th graders examine documents and images associated with women's suffrage, prohibition, and labor reform. Students...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Vocab-u-lous! Build a Fabulous Vocab

For Students 7th - 8th
In this vocabulary learning exercise, students select the best word choice to complete the sentence. All words correspond to the theme of Labor Day.