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LBJ-- Escalation in Vietnam and Domestic Programs

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the Vietnam War. In this Vietnam War lesson, 8th graders research the escalation of the war during Lyndon Johnson's presidency. Students also explore the domestic programs that Johnson promoted. Students...
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African-American Civil War Soldiers Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this Civil War instructional activity, students examine the service of African Americans in the Civil War and consider their plight to secure the...
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My Pyramid - Preparing for a Journey

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students create a three paragraph paper. In this Ancient Egypt lesson, students write a paper about what treasures they would put in their pyramid for their Ka to take on its journey. They also do a hieroglyph or their name, a sketch of...
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Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Here’s the overview for a series of lessons about the Japanese American internment introduced by the resource entitled “A Fence Away From Freedom.” Included are the link to the Smithsonian website on which the lessons are based, a list...
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Images, Empathy, and the Humanitarian Impulse

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study humanitarian intervention and its role in society.  In this politics lesson students view a video on Darfur and discuss what they learned. 
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Growing Up Online

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders participate in an activity as a web designer.  In this technology lesson plan, 9th graders explore how the choices made by web designers affect how people use a site.  Students analyze effective and ineffective...
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Introduction to the Lewis and Clark Expedition Corp of Discovery

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Pupils travel with the Corps of Discovery. In this Lewis and Clark Expedition lesson, students watch the PBS video about the expedition and then research the details of the expedition and review the expedition routes.
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The Voyage

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the Louisiana Purchase. In this Lewis and Clark Expedition lesson plan, students watch the PBS video about the expedition and then complete worksheets based on details of the expedition and review the expedition routes.
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Unchained Memories

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders consider what life was like for American slaves. In this primary source analysis lesson, 11th graders read slave narratives from Unchained Memories and then participate in a discussion about the conditions in which...
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Case Study: Manzanar

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders investigate Japanese-American internment. In this World War II lesson, 11th graders conduct research from the Manzanar National Historic Sites and then write essays based on their findings.
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Diggin' The Past

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the culture of Ancient Egypt. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students are divided into groups to research how aspects of culture were influenced by the Nile River. Students create a slide show that describes how...
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Coming to America

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students present tableaus showing scenes from The Memory Coat,  a book about immigration. For this tableau lesson, students examine the cover of the book and make predictions about what is happening and who the people are. They...
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What Difference Does A Name Make?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils view the film The Persuaders that discuss the perspective and spin of language use for a variety of issues. They discuss the career of Frank Luntz, a man that runs focus groups to determine how to advantageously phrase issues in...
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WHY DOES MONEY HAVE VALUE?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students learn that money has value by examining the history, meaning of money. market structures and pricing. In this analysis lesson, students use exchange rates to find the cost of an item different currencies.
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FINANCE AND RESPONSIBLE LENDING.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the role of banks, lending and their services. In this analysis lesson, students learn about savings, checking accounts and lending and the importance of banks as financial intermediaries.
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Lesson Plan: U.S. Government

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine reasons for studying government. In this U.S. government instructional activity, students brainstorm the reasons for rules. Students draft their own class constitution in the style of the U.S. Constitution.
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Alaska the 'Poster State" For Climate Concerns

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students read an article on Alaska and its climate concerns.  In this research instructional activity students create a poster that contrasts Alaska then and now that pertains to climate change. 
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In Search of Al Qaeda

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars view a PBS Frontline video online entitled, "In Search of Al Qaeda." They complete pre-viewing activities in which they examine the use of primary sources. They look at the key groups and individuals and the history of...
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House of Saud

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students study the fatwa in Islamic countries, and the impact of Wahhabism on Saudi Arabia. They investigate how Osama bin Laden has use the fatwa to justify terrorism.
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Design a Paraplegic Equestrian Saddle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Studnets develop a new equestrian saddle for a paraplegic rider.
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Is Wal-Mart Good for America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch a video on Wal-Mart's business practices and policies. They discuss the video and research the pros and cons of outsourcing.
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Karl Rove--The Architect: Social Security Reform

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars work in small groups to research political issues and then create political strategy aimed toward certain age ranges and races.
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Coney Island

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the use of historic and archival photos and films while they study the history of Coney Island. They participate in critical viewing activities and discuss what they see to make decisions based on historic visuals.
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The Foot Soldier Project for Civil Rights Studies

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of foot soldiers with oral history. They are provided with primary and secondary resources. Students differentiate the terms of oral history versus the written record of history. They have class...

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