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- 2nd - 5th
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Students investigate fence building in Colonial iamsburg. They consider uses for fences in the 18th century and read a fence building procedure written by Tomas Jefferson. They build fence models and write an essay on their research. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research the writings or speeches of one political or social figure to contrast with those of Lincoln. Groups answer questions and come to a consensus and appoint one or two students to speak for the whole group. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students compare versions of the song, "So What," recorded by Miles Davis and Marcus Miller. They explore the Ken Burns Website to discover more about Davis and journal their thoughts about him and his music. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students delve into the music of bebop style jazz and the life and talents of some of the great musicians. The styles of Charlie Parker and James Moody are compared and contrasted in this lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the roles and lives of John Brown and Jefferson Davis. Using the internet, they read journal entries and other primary source documents about both men. They identify the public reactions to their actions and why they are studied in school. They report their findings to the class to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students compare Abraham Lincoln with philosophical and political rivals in 1860. They read selections from Lincoln's speeches and writings. They contrast Lincoln's work with those of other political or social figures Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students research and discuss political philosophies of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson to determine who was more instrumental in formation, development, and legacy of American Government. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students explain roles played by significant individuals during the Civil War, including Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and Abraham Lincoln, and make posters listing roles. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students see sites that contain role of rough drafts in papers of historical importance. They use role playing to understand real life situations. They brainstorm, draft, edit and confer on rules and objectives for the classroom experience. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students to the Declaration of Independence from creation through ratification. They look at Thomas Jefferson and his pivotal role in the formation of America. Students view the handout of Declaration of Indepence Video: "Thomas Jefferson." Full Review »