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Analyzing a Photograph of Clara Barton
Just who was Clara Barton? Using an archive photo from the National Archives, class members consider the legacy of the founder of the American Red Cross. The activity includes the photograph, along with prompts to help young scholars...
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WWII Website
Tenth graders research a topic related to World War II. They explore the causes and legacy of WWII, the European Theater of Operations, the Pacific Theater of Operations, Diversity in WWII, Women in WWII, and the Homefront. Students...
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Coming to America
Through this set of three lessons about Ellis Island, class members will learn about why immigrants came to the United States, find out about the difficulties that went along with coming to America, become familiar with the immigration...
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Promote Nonviolence
Take a look at the topic of violence as seen in Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. Discuss together the values that Atticus holds and brainstorm ways to combat violence in a similar manner to what he portrays in the novel. Get your...
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Persuasive Journal Prompts
Need a journal topic? Whether you use these prompts as part of a persuasive writing unit, or reproduce the download as a one-page handout for your class members, the suggested topics make a great addition to your curriculum library. In...
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Introduce Others to a Woman Who Changed the World
Students research an important woman and share her story with others. The report can serve as a public service announcement to be read over the school public address system, or a short, informative speech delivered in one of your classes.
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What Counts as History?
Eighth graders explore the question "What Counts as History?" For this Philosophy lesson, 8th graders pretend that they are going to interview a historian. Students read a primary source and answer the questions that follow.
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Signs in the Stitching
Students exercise their creativity by designing an original quilt and a written explanation of its meaning. They use primary sources to develop an understanding of Underground Railroad routes through Indiana.
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Victorian Lesson Plan
How has England changed? Are the streets the same today as they were in the time of the Tudors? Fourth year students compare and contrast the Victorian & Tudor streets to the streets of today. They research biographical information...
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Lines Of Connection
We need the help of your history detectives! After giving them a set of questions to answer, reading groups must create their own timeline of the events. Then, as a class, have each group present their timelines. What is different? Why...
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The Supreme Court and the Fourteenth Amendment
Students examine the ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment. For this Reconstruction Era lesson, students read and analyze 4 Supreme Court decisions regarding the Fourteenth Amendment and determine how the decisions impacted citizen...
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Matching Events and People
In this social studies events worksheet, learners match important events in history with people that were involved at the time. Students complete 13 matches.
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Digging for Knowledge
Students explore coal mining in Great Britain. In this mining instructional activity, students visit selected museums and learning centers online and in person to study mining processes, the history of mining, and mining disasters.
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Human Ecology: How it Relates to Population
Ninth graders are introduced to the concept of population. In groups, they research the problems associated with overpopulation and underpopulation. They practice calculating birth and death rates and discus how they can be used to...
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Perspectives of the American Revolutionary War
e purpose of this unit is for students to understand the American Revolutionary War and evaluate different perspectives relative to causes and effects of the war. The concept of perspective is examined in the concept of decision making.
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H4 Homework Assignment #33-34
In this global studies activity, high schoolers read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 1 essay question about women in society.
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The Gulf War 1990-1991
Students examine facets of the Gulf War. In this Gulf War lesson, students review vocabulary and people related to the war. Students then research various Gulf War Topics in heterogeneous groups. Students share their findings with their...
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What A Woman...The Silver Queen
Fourth graders realize that women have played a strong role in the history of Utah. They explain that the study of individuals can give glimpses of the life and times of the era. They experience their personal histories.
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Consider How Their Thoughts Changed the World
Young scholars research a woman who changed the world, and then consider the ways her life might influence their own. They access websites and videos about these women which are imbedded in the plan.
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Record Memories of Earlier Times
Students identify ways in which the women's rights movement influenced a woman they know, and then document the important events in her life. Each student interviews an oldere woman. They compile their interviews into a class book.
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Female Fur Traders: Breaking Arbitrary Barriers
Eighth graders read a variety of articles and watch a video about the history of female Canadian fur traders. They contribute to a website on the subject and develop a presentation with their research for the class.
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Sandra Day O'Connor
Students describe the achievements and positions that Sandra Day O'Connor has held. They give specific dates of Sandra Day O'Connor's achievements and positions. They identify other great achievements performed by women.
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Looking at the Civil War through the lens of local history." Teaching
Students research life in Plymouth during the Civil War. Using the internet and other resources, students examine the historical effects of the Civil War. In groups, they publish a newspaper explaining the events of the day.
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Raising Voices: World War II in a Song
Twelfth graders discover the different ways Canada and Quebec participated in World War II. They then analyze the repercussions of the war on Quebec. Students complete three knowledge outcomes: Knowledge of facts, ( Canada's...
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