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History of the Jews in England
Learners examine the history of Anti-Semitism in England. In this Jewish history lesson, students discuss the Pyramid of Hate and the Pyramid of Alliance as they discover a brief history of the Jews in England in the last 1000 years.
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Reporting on a Battle
Students report on battles of the Civil War. In this American Civil War lesson, students conduct research that allows them to report on selected battles of the war. Student's newspapers should include eyewitness statements, photographs,...
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The California Recall Election
Students identify facts about the structure of the California recall election. They research the history of recall elections throughout the United States. They analyze the positives and negatives of a governor recall election.
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Arkansas History Lesson: Arkansans
Third graders investigate famous Arkansans and their contributions. In this Arkansas history lesson, 3rd graders are divided into small groups and use a variety of resources to research one important Arkansan. Students write a biography...
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Influential Individuals of the 19th Century
By learning about some of the people who shaped the 19th Century, students can find out about this important time period.
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Parallel Lives
Students research the life of an important person in the Civil War on each side who had basically the same responsibilities. They create a timeline based on their lives and present their findings to the class.
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Illuminating American History
Eighth graders evaluate the effectiveness of adding visuals to printed documents by exploring "The Invention" pages of the "Gutenberg Education Module". They use the techniques of illumination and rubrication to manipulate documents from...
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History 1 Word Search Puzzle
In this social studies learning exercise, 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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There Ya Go, Bobby McFerrin, Creativity ans Jazz
Students examine the percussion sounds used to create percussive sounds and identify the instruments that Bobby McFerrin imitates in his scat vocals. A scat version of the musical piece "So What" is improvised in this lesson.
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Critique Sources
Students distinguish between primary and secondary sources. They study about fact, opinion, and recognize bias. Students find out if information is accurate or not and report on it. For the final project students create an annotated...
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Lesson plan: Archaeology - Its Methods and Use
Learners study the field of archeology. In this archeology lesson, students participate in 12 activities that require them to examine archeology, garbology, artifacts, ethical issues, and field specific vocabulary.
Ed Change
Who Said It? A Re-Perception Quiz
In this controversial issues learning exercise, learners read 15 famous quotations on controversial topics and identify who said each of them.
Rice University
Rice University: Papers of Jefferson Davis
Website presents a large collection of materials and documents from or about Jefferson Davis. Rice University has produced this site that provides many of his private letters and public speeches. Of particular interest is the chronology...
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Jefferson Davis
Biographical profile of Jefferson Davis.
Other
American Primary Sources Challenge: Jefferson Davis' Inaugural Speech
A concise biography of Jefferson Davis' including details of his election as President of the Confederacy.
Rice University
The Papers of Jefferson Davis: Andrew Jackson
This is a partial text of the eulogy delivered by Davis at Andrew Jackson's funeral on June 28, 1845.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Jefferson Davis
A biographical profile of the President of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis (1808-1889). From "Confederate Military History."
Other
Wofford Library: 150 Years Later: The Inauguration of Jefferson Davis
A blog review of Jefferson Davis' inauguration after being chosen President of the Confederacy.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: May 10: Jefferson Davis & "Wedding of the Rails"
Library of Congress presents primary source documents, essays, photos and maps of historical events on May 10th including a ceremony at Promontory Point, Utah for the meeting of the Union Pacific and Central railways and the capture of...
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: The Mask of Lincoln: Jefferson Davis
Link to a photographic portrait of Jefferson Davis and read the accompanying caption, which neatly summarizes Davis?s political career as president of the Confederacy and his role as Lincoln?s opposite.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Jefferson Davis
Brief biography of Jefferson Davis, specifically dealing with his military and political career.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Jefferson Davis
Kids learn about the biography of Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy during the Civil War on this site.
Open Library of the Internet Archive
Open Library: Jefferson Davis Abraham Lincoln Bowe
This ebook version of Ben Blow's Jefferson Davis Abraham Lincoln Bowe has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Jefferson Davis
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Jefferson Davis.