Exposes in Different Eras: The Work of Dorothea Dix and Burton Blatt

How have the women's share of the labor force and chosen occupations evolved in the United States over the last century? Using census reports, graphs detailing the gender makeup of the labor force, and analysis of the careers of Barbie...

Working in groups, middle and high schoolers describe and discuss photographs depicting working conditions experienced by child laborers in the 19th century. They then write a persuasive paragraph supporting an amendment to regulate the...

The benefits and drawbacks of convict leasing following the Civil War are the focus of a instructional activity that asks groups to examine primary source materials to gain an understanding of the program before individuals decide...

Through guided discussions and collaborative activities, your class members will not only have the opportunity to learn more about the rights of women in Iraq, but they will also consider common misconceptions of Islam and examine the...

Eddie is dead, and he begins to recount the events that led up to his death. Readers can use this guide to work their way through section two of The Five People You Meet in Heaven. The first two pages of questions are all comprehension...

We often see other countries depicted in movies, but getting a close look at a typical day in the life of a young person from another country isn't as common. Give your pupils such a look with a resource that helps class members explore,...

The women working for equal rights in the early 20th century weren't a part of one large group; rather, they were members of dozens of small groups focused on social reform. Explore the ways groups in the Progressive Era like National...

Did you know elections only played a small role in Athenian democracy? Take a look at the fascinating origins of Athenian direct democracy in ancient Greece, and compare their political structures to our understanding of representative...

Students explore the lives of migrant workers during the Great Depression. In this Great Depression instructional activity, students examine photographs and song lyrics to gain an understanding of the conditions for people living in the...

Henry David Thoreau and Linda Ronstadt? Ann Tyler and Pete Townshend? Joyce Carol Oates and Pearl Jam? This richly detailed plan pairs classic literature with contemporary music and asks learners to analyze how the theme of conformity is...