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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students analyze the general history of the black and Italian population of New Haven. They examine the migration of southern blacks in the 1800's, and read a true account of how one young person reacted to prejudice. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students become more aware of population at the global, national and local levels and to better explain how population affects our social and political environment. Full Review »
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This lesson enables teachers to use blues music to explore the history of African Americans in the 20th century. By studying the content of blues songs, students can learn about the experiences and struggles of the working-class Southerners who created th Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students use maps, lecture and research to explore the history and social context of the Cold War. They examine films, music and important figures of the era. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students examine the role of Jewish Americans in the 1900s. They examing the changes in industry and inventions. They also identify how Jewish Americans changed society and religious organization. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the contributions of a few African American actors. After watching different films, they work together to recreate the film and the struggles faced by the actors. In groups, they compare and contrast the acting style of the different actors. To end the lesson, they identify the stereotypes used in films to represent African Americans. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students observe data of earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or greater on the Richter scale from 1900-1989. The data is evaluated and assumptions are made about the interpretation. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore race and ethnicity as it is defined by the U. S. Census Bureau. They compare data from 1900, 1950, and 2000 and identify settlement patterns and changes in population. In groups, they map these changes and discuss possible reasons for the change. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students read and discuss the Iran country Profile from the CIA World Factbook. They describe the current relationship between the United States and Iran. Students complete additional readings, and answer questions about them. They compare/contrast the situations during the 1950's and the 1970's with regard to internal Iranian politics and U.S. foreign policy. Full Review »
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- 1st - 12th
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Students organize and make plans to interview their relatives about their family history and view any heirlooms, diaries or photographs their relatives may have kept over the years. They write and illustrate the story of their family's past on a scroll they can save for generations to come. Full Review »