Pbs Learning Media: Sojourner Truth: Abolitionist and Women's Rights Activist

Scholars dive into the life of former slave, abolitionist, and women's rights activist Sojourner Truth. Using video evidence, speeches, and primary documents, class members complete a project on a current "Truth-figure" they see in...

Talk about perseverance! Introduce young historians to Sojourner Truth with a richly detailed lesson plan that includes a video overview of Truth's life, background vocabulary, as well as before and after viewing discussion questions. A...

By watching a short video and engaging in two primary source activities, students will examine the career of tenacious champion Muhammad Ali and learn about his remarkable athletic achievements.

By watching a short video and engaging with two primary sources, learners will examine the life of this inspiring, controversial, and dynamic leader.

Young historians discover the history of a famed fugitive slave, abolitionist, and women's rights activist in this brief and engaging video on Sojourner Truth.

What is a media baby? Discuss at what age children should be exposed to electronic media. After reading an article, they identify the types of media products for infants and toddlers. Learners will predict the effects of media on the...

Through two primary source activities and a short video, students will understand how Robinson rose to prominence, and explore the importance of courage in his life.

By watching a biographical video and engaging in two primary source activities, learners will encounter the ideas, writings, and impact of Thomas Paine.

Through a video and primary source activities, young scholars will learn about Edison's remarkable business of innovation and some of his 1,093 patented devices.

By watching a short video and engaging in two primary source activities, young scholars will explore the need for social change, as well as its inherent challenges.