Pacifism vs. Patriotism in the 1920s

Learners examine the Sons of Liberty. In this lesson on British rule, students analyze terrorism vs. patriotism through a variety of different perspectives. This lesson includes instruction, assessment, Internet resources, and activities.

Kids analyze a cartoon that deals with the hot-topic debate of whether a mosque should be erected two blocks from the place where the twin towers stood. They'll look critically at the techniques and symbolism used by the artist to convey...

Government is a trade-off between balancing the rights of individuals and the interests of the whole nation. Learners consider cases such as the Patriot Act and the use of closted circuit televisions (CCTV) to consider what makes good...

King George V ascended to the throne after the long-storied Victorian era. However, as an instructive video shows, he wrestled with defining his role in the context of a world war and complex relationships with the ruling family of...

Tenth graders consider what made colonists Patriots or Loyalists. In this colonial America lesson, 10th graders research primary and secondary sources to prepare for a historical role play activity that requires them to act as Patriots...

Tenth graders consider what made colonists Patriots or Loyalists. In this colonial America instructional activity, 10th graders research primary and secondary sources to prepare for a historical role play activity that requires them act...

As part of a study of the American Revolution, class members engage in an inquiry-based lesson that has them watch a scene from the play Slave Spy, examine multiple primary source documents, and then discuss the similarities and...

Tenth graders investigate the difference between Patriots and Loyalists. In this American Revolution lesson, 10th graders research the visions of Patriots and Loyalists and then write letters from the perspective of each. Students also...

Let's take a look back at America during the 1920s and 1930s. Information regarding the economics in the 1920s that led to some of the issues during the 1930s are covered using text and images. Learners will consider economic booms,...

Revolutions only succeed if the leaders can get the people on board. Study the ways that both Patriots and Loyalists tried to convince fellow colonists to join their causes with a lesson about propaganda during the American Revolution....