Social History Lesson Plans

Students examine the Great Depression. In this oral and social histories lesson, students analyze primary sources to develop an understanding of the America in the 1930's.

Students explore the relationship between a country's political and social history and its position today. They study 8 African countries immersed in the present conflict in Congo. They present their findings.

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.

This unit is designed for use with 7-8th grade classes and utilizes an interdisciplinary approach for the purpose of teaching factual information about the environmental and social history and the ecology of the Kansas Prairie, and of creating an awareness of "place." The lesson is part of a mini unit.

Young scholars watch the Masterpiece movie " Cora Unashamed." They study American social history, race relations, and investigate Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance. They have a discussion before and after viewing the film.

Students read about the medical history of various children. In this health care activity series, students analyze their medical condition and research a possible treatment plan. They outline their findings and discuss them in class.

Learners examine India's caste system. After learning about the history and development of the caste system, students discuss how new political power granted to women in lower castes is affecting the political and social climate of India.

Students calculate how much coal they use based on their electric power usage. In this environmental science lesson, students trace the history of coal mining in US. They write a letter to USPS to encourage them to create coal mining stamps.

Enable students to use the blues to explore urbanization, technology, and their effects on everyday life in the 20th century. Musicians were among the large number of people who, between 1914 and 1945, participated in the Great Migration and your class will discover symbolic meanings as well as make connections about 20th century urbanization.

Students examine the question of relocation in child custody litigation. In groups, they then discuss and present potential problems and solutions for the different parties involved in child custody when one parent decides to move.