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- 11-07-11
20th Century Politics Lesson Plans
Find teacher approved 20th Century Politics lesson plan ideas and activities
Young scholars identify any patterns or differences that emerge in political, economic, environmental, and social history after comparing the events and historical processes between one period and another in the same civilization. They form small groups and complete four charts showing the political, social, economic, and environmental changes between the 19th and 20th centuries in chronological order.
Students examine the role of women in Texas politics. In this women's leadership activity, students research women who have served Texas as city officials, Texas legislature members, and U.S. Congress members. Students write about their findings and participate in a debate simulation.
Learners explore political regimes of the 20th century. In this government systems activity, students watch "Fighting 20th Century Tyranny" and discuss the functions of political regimes. Learners review the personal stories of 5 individuals who escaped the Communist or Nazi regimes.
Sixth graders study the social movements of the 20th century. In this social movements lesson plan, 6th graders discuss social unrest, review social and political movements of the 20th century, and discuss the main movements for unrest. Students divide into groups, select a movement, and research the movement, and create a PowerPoint for the information.
Fifth graders complete a unit of lessons on the historical events of the 20th century. They read and discuss text, complete graphic organizers, participate in jigsaw activities, conduct Internet research, and create a computer slide presentation.
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 examine leaders of the Middle East. In this Middle East lesson, students read biographies regarding featured 20th century leaders of Egypt, Israel,Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Syria, Tunisa, Turkey, and Yeman. Students may use the provided links to conduct further research pertaining to each of the leaders.
Students examine the changes in Asia during the 20th century. For this Chinese history lesson, students view a PowerPoint presentation about Chinese Communism and Mao Zedong. Students respond to 3 discussion questions based on the presentation.
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.
Learners discuss the September 11th terrorist attacks and present ideas for how the victims should be remembered. After researching a famous American memorial from the 20th century, they design a memorial for the World Trade Center site.
