Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dreaming to Come to America

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine reasons for immigration to America, including economic, political, and religious considerations, and conduct research to determine immigration history of students' families and compare reasons other groups have come to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Changing of the Guard

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students reflect on their knowledge of democracy. After reading an article, they examine current plans for the placement of a democracy in Iraq. In groups, they research past regime changes and democratization attempts and discuss the...
Interactive
Curated OER

Theodore Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive history instructional activity, learners respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Theodore Roosevelt. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive instructional...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Breathing New Life into Old Traditions

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the role of ceremonies and other traditions of Native American cultures. They research various Native American nations and create posters that visually depict their research.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Roots of American Culture

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the notion of culture and the influence of Latino culture on the U.S. They work in small groups to identify ways that Latino and non-Latino U.S. cultures have engaged in cultural 'cross-fertilization.'
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stamp of Approval

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students share opinions about what constitutes a worthy design for a postage stamp. They research a subject and design a postage stamp to submit to the United States Postal Service.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Immigrant Experience In America

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study immigration, Ellis Island, and tenement life from 1890 to 1924. Each student create an identity of an immigrant and write an essay in the first person. Essays describe what they found when they arrived in New York City.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Gateway to America

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study about immigration, Ellis Island, and tenement life from 1890 to 1924. They create an identity of a fictitious immigrant and describe what they find when they arrive in New York.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Little Rebellion Now and Then Leads to Archival Material

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students examine the American Revolution and the Articles of Confederation. They, in groups, participate in different activities.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Send Lincoln a Letter

For Teachers K - 4th
Young scholars discover the postal service through a letter writing activity.  In this U.S. Government lesson, students read the book Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers, and discover the life history of President Abraham Lincoln.  Young...
Unit Plan
C3 Teachers

Democracy in Danger: Should the Right to Vote Be Protected in the Constitution?

For Teachers 12th
High school seniors investigate what national, state and local rules say about voting. After examining the Constitution's articles, clauses, and amendments, researchers look at videos, listen to podcasts, and read articles to gather...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History

Strange Fruit: Lynching in America

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
To continue their study of the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the beginning of the civil rights movement, class members watch the YouTube video of Billie Holiday singing "Strange Fruit" as an introduction to an examination of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Trial of Dred Scott

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the trial of Dred Scott. They investigate the New York Times reporter and simulate writing about the trial for a newspaper. They identify the 5Ws from the play using a graphic organizer and present their findings to the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

United States-Japanese Relations in Post World War II Era

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders analyze political cartoons and posters relating to the United States and Japan in the period following World War II. They discuss the positive and negative consequences of the United States occupation of Japan.
Assessment
New York State Education Department

Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, August 17, 2010

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this United States history and government standardized test practice learning exercise, students respond to 50 multiple-choice, one essay, and 14 short-answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of United States...
Assessment
New York State Education Department

Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, June 18, 2010

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this United States history and government standardized test practice instructional activity, learners respond to 50 multiple-choice, one essay, and 14 short-answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of United States...
Lesson Plan
New York State Education Department

Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, January 28, 2010

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this United States history and government standardized test practice worksheet, high schoolers respond to 50 multiple-choice, one essay, and 14 short-answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of United States...
Assessment
New York State Education Department

Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, August 12, 2009

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this United States history and government standardized test practice learning exercise, learners respond to 50 multiple-choice, one essay, and 14 short-answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of United States...
Assessment
New York State Education Department

Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, June 16, 2009

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this United States history and government standardized test practice activity, young scholars respond to 50 multiple-choice, one essay, and 14 short-answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of United States history...
Assessment
New York State Education Department

Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, January 24, 2008

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this United States history and government standardized test practice instructional activity, students respond to 50 multiple-choice, one essay, and 14 short-answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of United States...
Assessment
New York State Education Department

Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, August 16, 2007

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this United States history and government standardized test practice activity, young scholars respond to 50 multiple-choice, one essay, and 14 short-answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of United States history...
Assessment
New York State Education Department

Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, June 19, 2007

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this United States history and government standardized test practice activity, students respond to 50 multiple-choice, one essay, and 14 short-answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of United States history and...
Assessment
New York State Education Department

Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, January 25, 2007

For Teachers 9th - 12th
For this United States history and government standardized test practice worksheet, learners respond to 50 multiple-choice, one essay, and 14 short-answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of United States history and...
Assessment
New York State Education Department

Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, June 21, 2005

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this United States history and government standardized test practice worksheet, high schoolers respond to 50 multiple-choice, one essay, and 12 short-answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of United States...