Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Decision to Americanize the War in Vietnam

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners research the major events of the Vietnam War and construct a timeline. They do the same with the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson or the 1960's. They act as an advisor to President Johnson to recommend a course of action...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The New Frontier and the Great Society

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this 1960s American history worksheet, students identify the 7 terms that best match 7 descriptions, eliminate 3 false statements, and identify 2 historical themes pertaining to Kennedy's new frontier and Johnson's Great Society.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Talking Heads

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars create an imaginary conversation. In this perseverance lesson, students complete a t-chart about words that describe perseverance and words that describe the opposite of perseverance. Young scholars sketch a "talking...
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: We Shall Overcome Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "We Shall Overcome Speech" by President Lyndon B. Johnson, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: The Daisy Girl Ad

For Students 7th - 8th
A learning module that begins with "The Daisy Girl Ad," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...