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Curated OER

Who's Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk?

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students discover the characteristics that make a hero or heroine. They also look at how society recognizes its heroes and how the nation represents its values and beliefs by researching heroes from the past and present.
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Curated OER

Was it a New Deal or a Raw Deal?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the facets of the New Deal. In this Great Depression lesson, students research primary documents to explore the pros and cons of the New Deal legislation. Young scholars respond to 1930's newspaper editorials...
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Curated OER

The Executive Branch

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners identify the key terms and describe each one as it applies to the Executive Branch. Students identify and analyze the powers and duties of the president. Learners discuss the Executive Branch in more detail, including the...
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National First Ladies' Library

Political Party History

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers research and examine the role of political parties in the history of the twentieth century of the Unites States. They divide up into groups of four to analyze the twenty-six presidential campaigns and the candidates who...
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Curated OER

The Atomic Bomb

For Teachers 7th - 11th
In this atomic bomb study guide worksheet, students respond to 11 short answer questions. The questions correlate to assigned readings in a textbook.
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Curated OER

The Roles of the President

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore presidential duties. In this executive branch lesson, students examine myths regarding the role of the President of the United States and discuss them. Students view a PowerPoint presentation that feature the President's...
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Curated OER

The Inauguration of Barack Obama the 44th President of the United States

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the process of inauguration in the United States.  Students describe the symbolic and political significance of the ceremony of the inauguration of the President of the United States.  Students role play the...
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Curated OER

Social Security

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the inception of Social Security benefits provided by the Government.  In this Social Security lesson plan, students debate whether or not people should be entitled to receive money from the government.  Students...
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Curated OER

FDR's New Deal

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Young scholars explore the facets of the New Deal. In this Great Depression lesson, students research the New Deal and then create radio broadcasts that explain the New Deal to the American public.
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Curated OER

The Great Depression

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study the aspects of the Great Depression.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders will analyze the causes and effects of the Depression on American Society. 
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Curated OER

Unchained Memories

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders consider what life was like for American slaves. In this primary source analysis instructional activity, 11th graders read slave narratives from Unchained Memories and then participate in a discussion about the...
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Curated OER

Lyndon Baines Johnson : Triumph and Tragedy

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students view a documentary on Lyndon Baines Johnson. His presidency was both a success and a failure. After viewing, students discuss what they saw then create a poster for LBJ's 1964 presidential campaign. They discuss Vietnam as well.
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Curated OER

Surviving the Depression- 1930-1939 Lesson 3: Solutions to the Depression

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate the components of the New Deal and role of nonprofit organizations the relief and rebuilding efforts of the Great Depression. They write letters to the organization that they are researching.
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Curated OER

Introduction to Keith Haring

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students experience a dance club-like environment one would find in Haring's 1980's. They dress in 80's clothes and learn break dancing moves. They relate the experience to Haring's artwork and explain his influences.
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Curated OER

Fireside Chats of Franklin D. Roosevelt

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a film about Franklin D. Roosevelt and his fireside chats. THey identify political inferences in his speeches and how the media played an important role in the war. They answer questions to complete the lesson.
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Curated OER

Studying Japanese Internment with Primary Documents

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders view photographs of the Japanese society being interned in camps during World War II in the United States. In groups, they read and discuss Executive Order 9066 and try to determine what group they are trying to focus...
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National First Ladies' Library

A Blessing in Disguise

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars study the history of polio as well as a history of modern medicine, the history of alternative medicine and the role of the scientific method in each of these histories. They review the scientific method and research...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Fdr: Fireside Chats, the New Deal, and Eleanor

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this Curriculum Unit, learners will consider "FDR: Fireside Chats, the New Deal, and Eleanor" in 5 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: What Fdr Meant to Me

For Teachers 9th - 10th
As a review of the presidency of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, students will prepare remarks from differing perspectives for a special graveside eulogy. In addition to the remarks, students will bring symbolic mementos to leave at...
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: The u.s. Supreme Court: Fdr Tries to "Pack" the Supreme Court

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson and activity in which students learn about the importance of the Supreme Court, balance of power, and judicial reform.
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University of California

The History Project: Fdr and Courtpacking

For Teachers 11th - 12th
On November 3, 1936, President Roosevelt was swept back into office by what was, at the time, the largest landslide victory, of the twentieth century. Roosevelt carried all but two states and won 523 electoral votes to Landon's 8. Such...
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University of California

History Project: Fdr and Courtpacking

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson provides the background for the decision by President Roosevelt to attempt to expand the number of Supreme Court justices from nine to twelve. Students are to use sections from provided primary source documents to analyze the...
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US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: Fdr's First Inaugural Address

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Features background on FDR and his platform for dealing with the Great Depression. Included are primary source documents of his first inaugural address and photos related to his New Deal programs.
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US National Archives

National Archives: Prohibition and Its Consequences

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Was prohibition necessary to protect family values or was it an over-reach by the government? Students will debate this question while analyzing documents from this era. Documents include political cartoon, photos, letters from citizens,...

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