Lesson Plan
Edgate

Discovering New Resources

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
What is a natural resource, and what resources did the Lewis and Clark expedition seek? After reading an article on the mapping of the west, learners get into small groups to discuss the important natural resources of the period. They...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Scientists and Statesmen in Early America

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore the historic and cultural context of the foundations of the United States of America. They identify the political and scientific contributions of early American scientists.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Last Moments of John Brown

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read the history of John Brown. Using the internet, they research commentaries on the raid at Harper's Ferry. After observing a painting, "The Last Moments of John Brown," students analyze and write about what they see, think...
Interactive
Curated OER

Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #7

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 5 multiple choice questions covering a variety of concepts. Page contains answer and additional resources link.
Handout
Other

University of Virginia: Jefferson on Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection from the University of Virginia provides quotes and information on Jefferson's writings about Agriculture.