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House History Comes Alive Lesson PlanHouse History Comes Alive Lesson Plan
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US House of Representatives
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7th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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House History Comes Alive

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How reliable is oral history? The resource uses the oral history website to help academics understand the pros and cons of using recollections to teach others. Scholars complete a worksheet, draft a letter to a representative, and participate in group discussions to understand the history of the House of Representatives through the lens of oral history.

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Concepts

american history, america, the united states, american democracy, democracy, oral communication, oral history, storytelling, storytellers, historical context, the legislative branch, the legislature, governments, the house of representatives, historical research

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social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils create an oral history to share with the class
  • Arrange for a historian to share an oral history of the local community 

Classroom Considerations

  • Internet access is required to complete the lesson

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  • The lesson includes an extension activity to enhance learning
  • The resource can be adapted to younger grade levels 

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  • None

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