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Abraham Lincoln: The Face of War

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students compare life masks and photos of Abraham Lincoln that were made before and at the end of the Civil War. In this "Faces of War" instructional activity, students analyze images of Lincoln in a historical context and create a...
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Common Good in Colonial America

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research the historical foundation of philanthropic organizations. In this values and history lesson, students brainstorm paid and unpaid jobs available today, and work in groups to research the types of charitable...
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Africa Review

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders trace the major events in African history. In this social studies lesson students, create a flowchart depicting the things they learned during this lesson. Students understand the chronology of major events that took...
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Lesson 8: Early History of Illinois/Dual Timeline

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils, in groups, research and pretend as if they are interviewing a Mississippian child. They come up with three questions to ask to research their culture.
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American History Research with Visual Timeline

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research from a Washington, D.C. landmark, write a three page paper, then create a project depicting their topics to go on a time-line.
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A Timeline of Canada's Constitutional Evolution

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students research and make a time line illustrating the evolution of the Canadian Constitution.
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A Timeline of Aboriginal Treaties in Canada

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Using guiding questions, students analyze various treaties signed in Canada over the years between aborigines people and the Canadian government. Students later present their findings to the whole class in a creative fashion.
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Historical Development of Travel and Tourism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students know the key pre-requisites for travel and tourism development. They explain how the UK has developed its communications infrastructure, built mass transportation systems and increased leisure time.
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Timeline of Tijuana Estuary Populations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the various populations that have made their home in the Tijuana Estuary. In groups, they read an article and note the name of each population, facts and what tools they used in a journal. They use colored notecards to...
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American Migrations Timeline

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In order to answer the question of whether the United States is a country of migrants or immigrants, students compile a list of migrations in America. From this list they conduct individual research for a particular episode of migration...
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Our Flag Throughout History

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars work together to create a timeline of the history of the American flag. They attach pictures of presidents, flags and other illustrations. They create the timeline in red, white and blue to represent the flag itself.
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The Role of Philanthropy in an Ever Changing World: Where Did it all Start? Time-lines of History

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create timeline to trace the history and development of the selected organization, and compare the history of the selected organization to actual historical events.
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The Time of Man

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students demonstrate visually Mankind's relative place on the earth's timeline. They familiarize themselves with the use of the metric system in measuring and producting a timeline.
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The Million Mile Journey

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read quotes. In this philanthropy lesson, students read Historic Excerpts of The Europeans. Students work in pairs and pick one quote to illustrate.
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EVOLUTION OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners create a project using a provided "Evolution of Biotechnology Timeline". Students may pick from many different ideas in order to find a project that interests them. They examine how the use of biotechnology has increased with...
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It is Our Right-Don't Waste It!

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the basic rights granted to all American citizens by the U.S. Constitution in the light of women's issues. The women's suffrage movement, the role of Susan B. Anthony, and the timeline of events on voting rights are...
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Teaching with Timelines

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students create illustrated timelines to accompany the historical events and people they have studied. In this chronological history lesson, students collaborate to create timelines that are enhanced with each new historical era...
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The Lines in Timelines

For Teachers K - 4th
Students are introduced to the concept of sequence by creating their own personal timeline. As a class, they put the events of the last week of their lives into the correct order and determine what information should be used for their...
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The Journey to Civil Rights

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars investigate the concepts that surround the Civil Rights Movement. They conduct research with the help of the teacher and use chart paper to create posters about major people involved. Students also complete a timeline...
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Lesson Plan on Margaret Tobin Brown

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss the events involved in the sinking of the Titanic and plot them on a timeline. Focus be on the involvement of Margaret Tobin Brown, Unsinkable Molly Brown.
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Pictures of the Past

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore how women's roles in society have changed over time. They create a personal timeline using photographs and pertinent dates and complete a reflection paper sharing their views on the roles of women in society past and...
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The Cold War

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the origins of the Cold War.  For this Cold War lesson, 10th graders analyze selected songs and identify what historical events they reference.  Students create a musical collage or timeline for the period...
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Anti-Vietnam War Movement Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine reasons why many Americans opposed the Vietnam War. In this world history instructional activity, students view a Powerpoint of anti-war images and a timeline of events that led to the war. Students examine speeches made...
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Eckstine, Stayhorn, and the Dorseys: Masters of Swing

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the history of swing music. In this music history lesson, students research the Dorsey Brothers, Billy Eckstine, and William Strayhorn to learn about swing music. Students define swing, develop a timeline of events in...

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