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- 6th - 12th
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Students create informative pages for a fictitious desserts cookbook that examine the religious significance and symbolism of holiday sweets from cultures around the world. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students discuss the working conditions that led to the Haymarket Affair, the Homestead Strike, and the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. They take a stand on sweatshops today, supported with evidence. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students trace the the origin of the Industrial Revolution in England to iits arrival in the United States. This ten lesson unit emphasizes the role played by the business barons and the impact on workers around the world. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate the working conditions during the Age of Industrialization. They research how workers reacted to the conditions and discuss the results of labor movement. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the influences of the Hispanic culture in the United States. In groups, they read about the life of a slave in Cuba and identify the misconceptions are discussed. As a class, they define racism, read an essay and discuss how it relates to society today. To end the lesson, they research how the class system is changing in Puerto Rico and the role of women in the culture. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students participate in a simulation activity. They explore Ellis Island and experiences that immigrants in the late 1800's had on their way to the United States. The role play includes questioning by inspectors, a manifest list, and the possibility of being detained or denied entry into the United States. Students discuss their activity. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use the Colorado Historical Newspaper Database in order to conduct historical research. The subject is immigration from 1856-1923 and its outcomes. This is compared to today with the help of primary sources for information. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students describe what life in Chicago was like for newly arrived immigrants in the late 19th century. They discuss the goals of the settlement house movement. Students examine how Jane Addams and the Hull House philosophy differed from some common attitudes towards immigrants. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the Sacco-Vanzetti trial and develop a basic understanding of the issues involved. Then they write an essay taking a stance on the Sacco-Vanzetti trial: was the trial fair? were the two men falsely accused? Finally, students set up and participate in a mock re-trail of the case. Students will serve in different positions within the court. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students identify and gain an understanding of the politics behind the killing of President McKinley, as well as the anarchist movements that continue to exist worldwide. Then they select a form of anarchy and write a short story describing the United States if the group's dreams come true. Full Review »
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