20th Century Maritime History Lesson Plans

Learners study the St. Roch sea voyage through text, images, and virtual tour. In this maritime history lesson, students take a virtual tour to study the sea voyage of St. Roch. Learners learn about the Arctic environment and the innovative design features that allowed the ship to survive the crushing ice through its voyage. Students study pictures and diagrams and then select one activity to complete relating to the lesson.

Learners engage in a variety of activities to research the land disputes that Japan has had in the 20th century with its neighbors. They role play an interesting meeting with the United Nations and conduct research to answer questions.

Students study the effects of colonialism on Africa. In this world history lesson plan, students identify and locate the colonial powers within Africa as well as the make-up of Africa today as they read and analyze writings/readings from multiple perspectives. Students analyze the reasons for the colonial break-up in Africa and identify stereotypes of Africa and work to dispel these myths/stereotypes.

Learners investigate historic events through the eyes of people who were their age when the event happened. Through personal interviews, students gain insights on the impact of these events on these people's lives and on the world at large.

Young scholars discover the history of American foreign policy. In this foreign policy lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture that presents a brief history of American foreign policy. Young scholars respond to discussion questions regarding the lecture.

Students study the pro-independence movement of 1919 in Korea. In this Korean history lesson, students investigate the implications of Japanese occupation of Korea and create posters that feature the essence of the Korean pro-independence movement of 1919.

Students build their own compass following a given procedure. In this technology lesson, students explain how a compass is used in navigation. They trace the history of its development.

Students investigate women's rights by discussing their occupations during the industrial revolution.  In this U.S. History lesson, students examine the diaries and photographs of young women in the 1800's and discuss the hardships they had to face.  Students write a letter to a fictional woman of the time period explaining who they are.

Students read and respond to a history of Korea. In this occupation lesson, students work in groups to research the effects of Japanese occupation and create an illustrated timeline. Students listen to a lecture and write an acrostic. Students create and write a newspaper on the occupation of Korea by the Japanese from the point of view of various groups.

Ninth graders read and color “Boats, Boats, Boats on Lake Champlain.”  In this US History lesson plan, 9th graders listen to more detailed descriptions of the history of boating on Lake Champlain.  Students draw a picture of a boat used today.