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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Women at Work in Connecticut 1880 1920
An extensive lesson plan examining the role of women in the workplace in Connecticut in the late 1800s through World War I. Discussion questions are included.
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: West River 1776 1896: Study of Early Industry
Presents detailed information on the development of industry in Westville, Connecticut 1776-1896. Discusses where and why development happened. Includes lesson plans, but slides referred to are not provided.
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Musical Theater
Introductory site focusing on American musical theatre and Broadway. Shows how these parts can be taught in the classroom. Useful for teachers and students working with music theater.
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: The English Guild Method of Learning
An extensive overview of the learning facilitated by English guilds. Includes a lesson plan.
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Utopian Communities, 1800 1890
This site is a lesson plan for students to follow for an assignment dealing with Utopian communities but it does include some background on some of the various Utopian communities of the 19th century.
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Irish Immigrants in 19th Century America
Here, you will find lesson plans through which students research, study, and discuss the problems faced by Irish immigrants during the 19th century. Provides bibliographies, as well as effective strategies for studying Irish culture and...
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Colonial, Federal and Modern England
This site is a detailed lesson plans for teachers who want to teach their students about the changing images of childhood in America. It talks about the Colonial, Federal and Modern England periods.
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: A Junior High School Unit
Opening the doors to exploration of female artists. This art unit includes the work of 10 women whose work fell between the sixteenth century and the present.
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Working With Shakespeare
This site introduces Shakespeare as a poet and dramatist. Come and learn more about his life and work through this informative resource, which includes a sonnet worksheet, bibliography, activities, and more.
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Understanding the Ancient Americas
A collection of lesson plans with background information on ancient civilizations in the Americas. Includes topics such as Aztec and Mayan mythology, Hispanic influence, religious practices, artwork, and artifacts. The materials were...
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Changing Attitudes in America
A collection of lesson plans that help teachers examine diversity, institutional racism, and other topics in social justice.
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Latin American Literature in Curriculum
Nice article discussing the lack of diversity in literature curriculum.
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Literature of the u.s. Civil War
This very thorough unit plan focuses on the literature of the Civil War for 4th and 5th graders. It includes both a student and teacher bibliography.
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute:visual Blues of Lawrence, Douglas, and Bearden
Within this lesson plan there is a nice introduction to Douglas' work.
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: How to Blues
This site has ten lessons to teach about the blues in which students learn the geography, historical events and performers associated with the blues. The unit has been recognized by the American Music Education Initiative as one of the...
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: The Influence of Mesoamerica on Mexican Art
A unit on Mexican art, Frida Kahlo, Native Civilizations in Mesoamerica, and Mayan culture. The site includes lesson plans, bibliographies, and much more.
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Mural Inspired by Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera
This site has a series of curricular resources on the Mexican artists Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. The site is primarily directed toward teachers to strengthen their teaching skills but has other content beyond those dedicated to lesson...
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Legacy of the Warren Court
Read about the legacy of the Warren Court, including Plessy v Ferguson, Brown v Board of Education and Gideon v Wainwright.
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: As You Like It
Discover this comprehensive guide to teaching the interpretation of Shakespeare's "As You Like It."
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Autobiography: Maya Angelou
Unit plan that focuses on autobiography and the writings of Maya Angelou, especially her novel "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." It is from the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute, and is intended for grades 10-12. Also includes...
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Mosaic America: Civil Rights Movement
A lesson unit designed to outline the civil rights movement as seen through the eyes of African Americans, Chicanos, and Native Americans.
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Yale University: Elements of the Short Story
This unit from the Yale University on elements of the short story is designed to develop student comprehension skills, particularly making inferences and generalizing. It also involves students in reading a number of short stories to...
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Athenian Court and American Court System
A curriculum unit that examines Solon's reforms to the laws of Athens, the American court system, and then has students compare the two court systems.
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Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Race and the Community
Discusses the issues of cultural and racial differences and how these should be addressed in schools. Includes objectives and lesson activities.