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Doing the Decades: Group Investigations in Twentieth Century U. S. History
Grade Range
11th
Rating
3 Stars

Students demonstrate understanding of patterns of change and continuity in the history of the United States. They identify unique qualities of different types of primary sources. Full Review »

History - Up Close And Personal
Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
4 Stars

Students identify national origin and population movement across U.S. of ancestors and/or community residents, explain historical development of major local industries, identify local social patterns/economic development as provided by original source. Full Review »

Comparing Time Periods in U.S. History: The Ashford Project
Grade Range
5th
Rating
3 Stars

Students use a "fact book" comparing periods in American history then students create a picture to illustrate their assigned periods. # # students use their pictures and concept maps to write expository paragraphs about their assigned time periods. Full Review »

Timeline of the United States
Grade Range
5th
Rating
2 Stars

Students develop and create an around the room timeline that presents key events and turning points in U.S. history from 1492 to the present. Full Review »

Looking at Poetry
Grade Range
3rd - 5th
Rating
2 Stars

Students investigate the contributions by Chinese immigrants in U.S. history. They read several stories about Chinese immigrants and discuss their literary elements. Full Review »

Lost Hero: Starting a Government from Scratch
Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students investigate the steps taken to establish the government of the U.S. They conduct research, read and analyze primary source documents, and answer discussion questions about the Articles of Confederation. Full Review »

Liberia and the U.S.: Historic Ties and Policy Decisions
Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students discuss and analyze factors affecting U.S. foreign policy toward Liberia. They role-play various groups during 1900 who were concerned with the relationship between United States and Liberia as a "colony" Full Review »

[PDF] "Remember the Alamo!" and "equally liabel"
Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
5 Stars

Students distinguish the many issues surrounding the Battle of the Alamo that are still being debated. They examine the conflict between the U.S. and Mexico over Texas (and California). Full Review »

[PDF] U.S. History: What Happened Here?
Grade Range
6th - 12th
Rating
4 Stars

Students apply the global positioning system to create maps of local historical sites. By collaborating with local historical groups, they research events and relate them to broader, national history. In addition to writing essays about the locations, students display their map in the school hallway and teach their parents how to use GPS units. Full Review »

[PDF] Rights of the Accused
Grade Range
10th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students use copies of the U.S. Constitution to research the 4th, 5th, and 8th Amendments. They listen to a speaker from the police station or local commonwealth Attorney discuss applications of the Amendments to criminal procedures. Full Review »