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History Concepts Lesson Plans
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Second graders look at inventions. In this technology lesson, 2nd graders look at a timeline of inventions and the beginning of World War II. They explain how the enigma machine ended World War II.
Tenth graders deliberate about what to do with the Alsace-Lorraine. For this World War I lesson, 10th graders analyze documents about the future of the Alsace-Lorraine at the Paris Peace Conference. Students collaborate to decide what to do about the piece of land and submit written proposals that they compare to the Treaty of Versailles.
Students start with a 4"x4" square piece of poster board. They will use either the rotation or slide transition method to create a template for their tessellations. They will trace onto newsprint to come up with an idea for the image it will create.
First graders study concepts of time and chronological history. In this early childhood history lesson plan, 1st graders create and interpret a timeline listing historical events and family celebrations using one calendar year.
Students examine Canadian assimilation policies of the First Nations. In this Canadian history lesson, students participate in talking circles, listen to guest speakers,and take field trips to local museums and sites of interests to discover more about First Nations culture.
Seventh graders examine historical perspectives. In this historical writing lesson, 7th graders discuss their definitions of history and then discuss perspectives of history. As a culminating activity, students write narrative stories about historical happenings.
Students create a timeline of inventors. In this dual history/science lesson, students research inventors of technological products, then work in groups to create a timeline of events. The timeline may include science information about the products.
Students create a timeline to represent state and national holidays. In this social studies lesson, students use colored popsicle sticks along a line drawn on a piece of paper to illustrate when holidays occur.
Fourth graders conduct online research to create a timeline of ten US Presidents. In this historical events lesson, 4th graders find online information about the birth dates and birth states of ten US Presidents. This information is presented in a color-coded timeline representing presidents from the North and South.
Students discuss Holocaust and complete KWL chart.
