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Social Studies: Migration and Immigration to the Columbia River Basin
Students examine the history of immigration in the Pacific Northwest. They make oral and written presentation about the historic effects of immigration in the Northwest.
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Presentation of Pilgrims
Students are given a category to research (clothes, life before the New World, the voyage, etc.) about Pilgrim life. s Students, in groups, create presentations using software program such as PowerPoint.
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World War II
Pupils create a Powerpoint presentation covering key information regarding a World War II battle and present the information to the class in the form of an oral presentation. They then will turn in a summary report including two...
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Beauty Behind Barbed Wire: The Relocation Camp Experience of Estelle Ishigo
Eighth graders study World War II through art.
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Social Changes in America Caused by World War II
Students research and examine the social changes that occured in the United States during World War II. In pairs they conduct research using a variety of resources, and organize and compose a "Guide to Life" for veterans returning home...
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American History Review
Students examine how people have contributed to American history, regardless of culture, race or religion. They develop a sense of pride for their own efforts, as well as for the efforts of others. They also study how to work both...
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Reconstruction Word Search Puzzle
In this social studies worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.
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Telegram from Senator Joseph McCarthy to President Harry S. Truman
Students research Senator Joseph McCarthy's February 9, 1950 speech, given at Wheeling, West Virginia, in which he claimed more than 200 State Department employees were members of the Communist Party.
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Teaching With Documents: Powers of Persuasion - Poster Art of World War II
Students analyze 11 posters from wartime and complete a worksheet. They discuss the similarities and differences between the posters and where the posters might have been posted. Student volunteers from each group present the posters to...
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Harvesting the River Lesson: Commercial vs. Sport Hunting of Waterfowl: How Did One Lead to the Other?
Students investigate the environmental impact of market hunting leading to new laws and sport hunting. They conduct Internet research, and summarize their opinions on the need for and formation of public policy on waterfowl hunting.
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Mississippi Delta Blues Moves: Second in a Series of Three with Barb Hoffman and Steve Hoskins, MGM
Students complete a graphic organizer reviewing Barb Hoffman's prior lesson," Slave Songs (1840-1876)" as well as listen to and discuss Delta Blues music samples. Students research one Delta Blues singer and write a "color coded"...
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Lesson Plan on World War II: Illinois Role-The 33rd Infantry Division
Students complete several creative writing assignments regarding the 33rd Infantry Division of Illinois, which was active during World War II. They discuss how this war brought about changes in the state of Illinois and specifically,...
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Old State House Museum: Arkansas Depression Era Photos
Take a pictorial journey back in time to experience the Great Depression as it occurred for many Arkansas people. Photos of the time create a visual history of the 1930's.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: A Photo Essay on the Great Depression
Series of annotated photographs that document the realities of Depression-era America.
Virginia Tech
Digital History Reader: The End of Optimism? The Great Depression in Europe
Questions about democratic institutions arose in Europe as the watched the economic crisis in the United States. The conditions in Europe during the Depression era, several photos, animations, and reports, suggested assignments, and...
Columbia University
Columbia University: Dorothea Lange: Images From the Depression
A ten-image photo gallery from Columbia University displaying Depression Era photographs by the American master photographer Dorthea Lange.
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Texas Council on Economic Education:texas Economics Eras & Individuals [Pdf]
A 10-lesson, 83-page unit targeting Grades 4 and 7. Lessons cover various eras in the history of Texas, including boom and bust towns; the eras dominated by cattle, fences along the frontier, cotton, and oil; the Dust Bowl and the Great...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Compensation From Before Wwi Through Great Depression [Pdf]
This interesting article from the Bureau of Labor Statistics discusses how working conditions and low pay prior to World War I led to the increase in union membership. Read how the government viewed labor and labor unions during World...
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Ohio Department of Aging: War Era Story Project
This resource provides first hand accounts and information about Ohio during the War Era and Great Depression.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Us History: 1920s, the Great Depression, & World War Ii
AP U.S. History learning module on 20th Century eras and events including the 1920s, Great Depression, and World War II. Comprehensive multi-media lesson materials.
Calisphere: University of California Libraries
University of California: Calisphere: Great Depression: Dust Bowl Migration
Primary source photos showing the devastation of the Dust Bowl and refugee migration to California.
George Eastman Museum
Lewis Hine: Immigration and the Progressive Era
Lewis Hine documented the conditions of life during the industrial development of America. His photographs show the impact of both child labor and immigration.
Texas Public Broadcasting
Texas Pbs: Texas Our Texas: The Great Depression and World War Ii 1930 1945
Learn about the difficulties Texans faced during the Great Depression and World War II as people who depended on the land.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: American Masters Collection: Dorothea Lange
This is a collection of four video lessons about Dorothea Lange, an American documentary photographer and photojournalist, best known for her Depression-era work, and her works. Teaching materials are included.
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