This Kodak site has twelve lesson plans submitted by teachers from every grade level. Each activity integrates photography into the lesson.

By studying these resources, students will be able to more ably appreciate the complexity of Jane Austen's craft in representing the different classes of early 19th-century society. [PDF]

When using historical pictures in the classroom, students will need help drawing their observations together to reach conclusions about the lives of people at a particular time. Sets of photographs - along with probing questions and...

Lesson for social studies teachers whose students are studying various decades.

This instructional activity introduces using the print encyclopedia for grades 3-5. Students are assigned a topic which is selected from their social studies curriculum. Small groups are sent to the reference shelf to select the correct...

In this lesson, students will examine mass media critically and become aware of how much advertising is around them. They will realize the impact media has on social equality, what people buy, and on culture.

The major rock festivals have been viewed as seminal mileposts of the counterculture era. Not only were there significant musical performances from the festivals themselves, but music was created before and after these concerts to...

John F. Kennedy's inaugural speech is one of the most famous speeches in American history. Teachers can use this lesson to teach Language Arts standards, as well as Social Studies standards. This lesson plan includes pre-reading ideas,...

Explore resources to connect the cultural, social, economic and political effects of disease on individuals, families and communities. Study philanthropic efforts of Bill Gates, research world health issues and write a grant proposal.

While precise numbers are not known, it is believed the number of boycotts has grown markedly in the past fifty years. Consumers seem to be besieged by requests from special interest groups to refrain from buying certain goods and...

This resource provides materials to enhance debates between students about the Iraq War.

This hands-on unit combines social studies, map skills, writing, and technology. Researching famous Alabamians and exploring the state's landmarks help students develop an appreciation for their state.

Six 50-minute lessons build vocabulary through the content areas by making an ABC book. It can become a classroom resource. Links include a non-fiction book list, checklist, word list, rubric, and a storyboard chart. There is also a link...

Take a peek into the electoral process from party primaries to the general election. Young scholars will learn the distinctions between the popular vote and the Electoral College, and exercise their critical reasoning skills to analyze...

This fabulous site provides a lesson plan in which the young scholars create a PowerPoint presentation.

This engaging lesson plan has students exploring the Internet in search of information related to African American history.

This comprehensive lesson plan has students thoroughly researching and creating a Civil Rights Movement project.

This lesson plan has students researching and presenting a cultural dance.