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Japanese-American Internment during World War II
Students write an in-class essay on whether they agree/disagree with Lippmann's article concerning Japanese-American internment
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The Battle Over Reconstruction: The Aftermath of Reconstruction
Learners examine the Reconstruction Era. In this American history lesson, students explore the condition of the United States following the Civil War as they read statistical data. Learners analyze the Reconstruction policies to...
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Teen Entrepreneurship
High schoolers explore teen entrepreneurs. In this teen entrepreneurship lesson, students examine teen entrepreneurs and answer questions about the real-word situations. High schoolers role play and explore the basic characteristics of...
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Troubled Times
Young scholars address their questions, anxieties and other feelings about the changes in American society since the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001 and the subsequent reactions around the world.
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Reconstruction
Young scholars explain how the Civil War and Reconstruction both solved and created problems for our nation. They study how Reconstruction caused a further decline in relations between the North & South and how racism has been and...
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Road Safety- Alert Communications and Emergency Response
Students examine the effectiveness of road safety organizations. In this road safety lesson, students identify three road safety watch agencies that aid truck drivers to keep them safe. They look at the skills that truck drivers gain...
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Ben Franklin and the Rising Americans
Students prepare for and learn through a walking tour of Philadelphia. In this history lesson plan, students support their studies with a field trip. This lesson plan could be adapted to suit regions with other historic places or museums.
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Cuba-ism
Students examine the Cuban exile community's response to the ceding of power to Fidel Castro's brother. They read and discuss an article, conduct research on Cuba, and in small groups create a Powerpoint presentation.
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The American Flag
Students examine the history and origin of the United States Flag. They identify each symbol and discover the proper way to display it. They discuss how the flag itself has played a part in recent events.
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China: Commodities Consumption
Students examine the changes that have occured in China's economy. They identify areas of competition between the United States and China. They use the internet to gather more information.
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What are the Conditions for Victory in Iraq?
Students view a video clip about the war in Iraq. They discuss how the coalition forces know when they have won. They read an article about the situation as well.
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Journey of Discovery and Rivers
Students investigate the rivers encountered and mapped by the Corps of Discovery. They analyze maps, outline and label rivers on a blank map, complete a chart, and answer discussion questions while watching a National Geographic video,...
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Statehood for Puerto Rico? You Decide!
Students discuss the legal status of territories, commonwealths, and other jurisdictions and examine the process of moving to statehood. Groups conduct research about the question of statehood for Puerto Rico and share their research in...
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Lesson III: Crisis, Pearl Harbor, Internment
The third in a series of lessons introduced by “A Fence Away From Freedom,” uses the Smithsonian website, “A More Perfect Union: Japanese Americans and the U.S. Constitution” and focuses on the section of the presentation devoted to the...
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A More Perfect Union: Women's Suffrage and the Constitution
Students reflect on the pros and cons of Women's Suffrage and it was viewed during the late 1800's. In this history activity, students will analyze documents on women's suffrage so that they can compare and contrast the rights of women...
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The Role of Affirmative Action in the Civil Rights Movement
Learners debate Affirmative Action. In this Civil Rights lesson students examine the development of affirmative action. Learners discuss whether affirmative action is advancing equality and civil rights or not.
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