University of California
The History Project: Ideology of the New Left
The early 1960s saw a rising tide of criticism of American society, mainly by college students. They criticized repression, corruption and racism as basic flaws in the entire structure of American government and society. This lesson plan...
Utah State University
Teacher Link: Martin Luther King
What contributions did Martin Luther King Jr. make to the Human Rights effort? This site offers a lesson plan to develop student's knowledge of the accomplishments of this famous leader.
Everything ESL
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Teach your ESL students about Dr. Martin Luther King. This lesson plan includes the TESOL standards. You will find downloads and audio clips.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Seeing Integration From Different Viewpoints
What does the world look like through someone else's eyes? Guide learners in using colorful paper glasses to examine a story of school desegregation from multiple perspectives.
Library of Congress
Loc: Her Story
A rich Library of Congress resource page that is filled with links to historical and primary documents offering a female perspective throughout history. Lesson plan links are also given.
US National Archives
Docsteach: Analyzing a Letter to Congress About Bloody Sunday
In this activity, students will focus on a letter written to Congress about Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama. Students will determine that, due to television coverage, the author, Mrs. Jackson, was very aware of the events that day even...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Louisa May Alcott
Delve into the writing of Louisa May Alcott when you check out this resource. This site features links to lesson plans and activities for "Little Women" along with biographical information on Alcott.