Curated OER
Division of Labor Worksheet
In this worlds of work and play worksheet, students think about the division of labor in their own household and consider how responsibilities break down along gender and age line as they complete the provided graphic organizer.
Curated OER
The Meaning of Food
Students gain an understanding of the many roles that food plays in people's lives. They explore about different cultures and groups through food. Students use a range of research and presentation skills.
Curated OER
Africa Colors a Destiny
Students discover the peace corps and the culture of Chad. In this cultural awareness lesson, students watch a slide show and examine various primary sources from peace corps volunteers in Africa. This lesson includes web-links,...
Curated OER
Tolerance in Times of Trial
Students view the treatment of people of Japanese and German descent during World War II. They explore the problems in assigning blame to populations during times of war. They identify modern examples of discrimination and stereotyping.
Curated OER
African Americans and the Move West
Students examine the phases of westward migration in the United States during the 19th century focusing on the incentives that led many African Americans to make the move.
Curated OER
Social Effects of WWII on SC (Pt. 3)
Fifth graders examine the impact of World War II on South Carolina. In this American history lesson plan, 5th graders analyze primary documents that include political cartoons and advertisements that were published in South Carolina...
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum: Domestic Technology
Has technology helped to shape our society? This is not necessarily a connection that comes to mind when we think about inventions and scientific advances. Learn about the history of domestic technology and its effects on the evolution...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Post War Prosperity and Cold War Fears 1945 1960: The American Dream
Looks at the policies of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, both at home and abroad. Also examines changing gender roles in the 1950s, and the impact of suburbanization on America.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Boy Sharks Roam, Girls Stay Home
From ABC News in Science, this article examines the gender role within the shark kingdom. The research is connected to the Great White Shark and it suggests that only the male shark roams, while the females stays close to home.