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First Lady Fashions
Sixth graders research and explore the fashion of a certain time while identifying with the personal convictions and tastes of the famous first ladies of the past. They practice what they explore adjectives to describe what they see and...
National First Ladies' Library
Fashion Trends in the 1960s: Hippies, Flower Children, and Design
Middle schoolers use the Internet to research and examine clothing styles of 1960s, draw pictures of various clothing and accessories popular in that decade, trace images on top of foil tray or pan to design a stamp, and make a timeline...
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The Eiffel Tower is the Symbol of Paris
Fashioned in a simple format, the subject of this presentation is the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and could be a model for future projects. Even if your class does not do a unit on famous sites in European cities, this could be used a a way...
Curated OER
Hunt the Fact Monster Hunt #23
In this internet research instructional activity, students answer three multiple choice and seven short answer questions by using the Fact Monster search engine.
Curated OER
Carla Bruni
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Carla Bruni and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
Curated OER
BBC Learning English, Dialogue
In this dialogue worksheet, students re-order a conversation between two people so that it makes sense. This exercise requires strong English language comprehension skills.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: The First Ladies at the Smithsonian
Fashion to politics, this popular exhibit of the National Museum of American History illustrates the history of the First Ladies.
Other
Object of History: Lincoln Keckley Dress (Mrs. Lincoln and Her Dressmaker)
Written and audio overview of the purple dress worn by Mary Todd Lincoln and the dressmaker who created it for her. Explore how fashion was an important part of her role as "First Lady."
CNN
Cnn: George W. Bush: The Inauguration of the 43rd President
Follow the 43rd President of the United States through his inaugural celebration. This entertaining website narrates the events of George W. Bush's inauguration as well as providing learning games, interesting historical facts, and the...