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Curated OER

"Doing History" The Crafting of a Christopher Gadsden Biography

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners reflect on the biography of General Gadsden.  In this history lesson, students read the biography of General Gadsden then research a specific aspect of the Generals life to complete their own biography pn him.
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Civil War Trust

Civil War Soldier: Experiencing the Battle of Franklin

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Fighting a war over home soil makes a living nightmare even more real. Class members describe the experience of a Civil War soldier during the Battle of Franklin, poised right at a major turning point of the war, after researching the...
PPT
Curated OER

World War II - The Allied Response

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Your class will benefit from this excellent presentation on World War II, and the Allied Response to Hitler's threat. The PowerPoint is packed with important information about battles, key figures in the war, and has an excellent...
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Curated OER

Unmasking the Middle East

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore many of the countries in the Middle East, developing research-based posters and a spider web illustrating the relationships among the countries. They write letters to fictional peers in Middle Eastern countries.
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Curated OER

America Enters WWII

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze the attack on Pearl Harbor.  In this World History activity, students research the events that led to the attack of Pearl Harbor then discuss the what happened after the attack.  They finish the activity with...
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Curated OER

Whites of their Eyes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students analyze the steps that lead to the Revolutionary War. They view an eye exam chart to illustrate how important it is to focus on your end destination and see how difficult it is to focus on over time and the retelling of a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Forbidden City, by William Bell: Lesson

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students visit the 2Learn net site http://www.2Learn.ca and locate under 'NetSteps the Grades 10-12 Forbidden City activity by Bernie Desrosiers.
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Curated OER

Legacy Of The Roman Empire

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, students watch "The Legacy of the Roman Empire," and discover details about Vindolanda, the Roman fort. Students compose letters from Roman soldiers at the fort that reveal...
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Curated OER

A Peaceless Land: Conflict Continues in the Middle East

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners examine the conflict in the Middle East. They discover the history of the region to better explain why there is conflict in the region. They also analyze the political negotiations that have occured over the years.
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Curated OER

The Growth of Islam

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders gain insight into the daily lives of Muslims and to develop empathy for them by studying the Islamic world and creating presentations.
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Curated OER

Devotion

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the importance of peace and working together when discussing different religions and places where students are not allowed to be together. In this working together lesson plan, students plan a fund raising activity...
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Curated OER

Unsettling Plans

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils consider words that reflect their knowledge and opinions about Israel, Palestinian Authority and the Gaza Strip. They develop annotated timelines about the history of the region in the 20th century and create collages that express...
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Curated OER

Manassas National Battlefield Park

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students complete a variety of activities that go along with the study of and possible fieldtrip to Manassas National Battlefield Park in Virginia.
Website
US Navy

Naval History and Heritage Command: By Sea, Air, and Land

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Department of the Navy, this site provides a detailed description of naval activities and strategy during the war in Southeast Asia. Great maps and pictures too.
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Other

Military History Encyclopedia on the Web: Battle of Ball's Bluff

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a description of the relatively minor Battle of Ball's Bluff and find out the political ramifications of the battle. Included is a battle map.
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: American Memory: George Washington: Surveyor and Mapmaker

For Students 9th - 10th
Most Americans know George Washington as the brilliant military and political leader; but as a young man, he was a surveyor by trade. Follow his career through this easy-to-read narrative complete with his early maps and surveys.
Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Bangladesh

For Students 9th - 10th
Much historical information and current facts about Bangladesh are given in this well organized and detailed site. Quick facts are displayed in easy to read charts.
Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Goliad Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
Political infighting among Texas politicians doomed military strength. In this Texas Library site read about the Goliad Massacre, which was a result of that confusion. Click on the maps and documents to seen enlargements. Links are...
Primary
Library of Congress

World Digital Library: The Battle of the Monongahela

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing military positions at the start of the Battle of Monongahela in 1755, during the French and Indian War. A feature on the page allows the visitor to listen to and read the accompanying descriptive text in seven different...
Handout
University of Washington

A Visual Sourcebook of Chinese Civilization [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The goal of this "visual sourcebook" is to add to the material teachers can use to help theirstudents understand Chinese history, culture, and society. It was not designed to standalone; we assume that teachers who use it will also...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Fort Sumter

For Students 5th - 8th
A fascinating look at the "chess game" that involved Fort Sumter, a United States military installation in Charleston Harbor off the coast of South Carolina. Read about the moves by various leaders to keep or take the fort without...
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 30: The Reagan Bush Years

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Republican era of Ronald Reagan and George Bush had to deal with difficult foreign affair events. Reagan dealt with terrorism, including hostage taking and gundowns, particularly from Libya. Bush dealt with aggression on the part of...
Website
Oklahoma Historical Society

Oklahoma Historical Society Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Find facts about Oklahoma's rich history and famous people, and explore museums and historic sites. An interactive map of the state allows you to choose museums, military sites, historic homes, and other notable locations in Oklahoma,...