20th Century Mexico Lesson Plans

Students examine pieces of art by African-American artists in the 20th Century. For each piece, they are shown slides of the artwork and others by the artist to identify the techniques used. In groups, they discuss and research the time period in which the art was produced to end the lesson.

Students analyze US foreign policy during the turn of the century.  In this US government lesson, students use primary source documents to support or refute whether the US acted as an imperialist nation or a good neighbor during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This lesson includes two source documents, historic political cartoons, and a worksheet.

Students discover the role of technology in 20th century conflicts. In this technological advancement lesson, students research how World War I, World War II, Vietnam, and the War in Iraq were fought. Students compose essays that highlight the tools and technology used in the conflicts.

Students compare anti-immigration movements in United States history. In this immigration lesson, students participate in classroom activities that require them to analyze music, images, and videos that reveal the immigration debates of the 18th and 20th centuries.    

Sixth graders study the Olmec civilization. They develop a map of Mexico and a map of the area of the Olmec civilization. They research Olmec art, religion, and architecture. They construct Olmec symbols including giant heads, altars, and sculptures.

Students explore human settlement in America - from the 1500s to about the turn of the 20th Century. They follow the relationships and changes beginning in the east, then head west to witness the final battles of this era.

Students read and interpret reading selections about muralists. Also, they conduct internet activities providing a cultural overview of the 20th century muralists. After activities are complete, students answer comprehension questions.

Young scholars analyze the foreign policy practices of the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this foreign policy lesson plan, students examine primary sources regarding the Spanish-American War and the conflict in the Philippines in order to determine whether the United States was acting as an imperialist nation.

Students consider how technology changed the world of war. For this world history lesson, students research 20th century world conflicts and then compose essays that feature the how technology changed the way that wars were fought.

Students create a personal painting of thanks, explain importance of devotional art in Mexico, and critically view art work from another culture. Next, students evaluate self and peer work.