Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
This lesson is meant to be taught after WWI content and introduces your students to WWII. Students will learn how economic and political issues after WWI lit a fuse that exploded into WWII. Using hands-on activities and discussions, students will explore the vocabulary and multiple causes of WWII. Following... Read more »
Created by: Kim Press
Date Updated: June 27th, 2024
Causes of WWII
Causes and Effects of the Congress of Vienna
This lesson introduces students to the impact of the Congress of Vienna. This lesson is meant to be taught after the French Revolution and Napoleon content has been introduced to students. Using hands-on activities, discussions, and research, students explore the individuals who helped shape the Congress... Read more »
Created by: Kim Press
Date Updated: July 12th, 2022
Causes and Effects of the Congress of Vienna
History courses are filled with people who have "made" history. In this lesson, students will analyze historical figures and make connections about their places in history. Students will research a world historical figure of their choice and examine their impact during their historical period, as well... Read more »
Created by: Chelsee Wilson
Date Updated: February 2nd, 2023
Analyzing History
This lesson will focus on the impacts of the Cold War era in U.S. history. Guiding this lesson is an essential question focused on the use of fear. Hands-on activities, reading of a relevant news article, and argumentative writing will assist students in their exploration of brinkmanship and mutually... Read more »
Created by: K20 Center
Date Updated: August 13th, 2024
Impact of the Cold War
In this U.S. history lesson, students analyze the Berlin Wall speeches of President John F. Kennedy (1963) and President Ronald Reagan (1987) in both video and text formats. A variety of assessment options are provided for students to demonstrate their understanding. Read more »
Created by: K20 Center
Date Updated: June 22nd, 2023
U.S. History
This lesson explores the stories in history that are often forgotten. Frequently, textbooks include the "winners" of history, but the stories and perspectives of the "losers" of history are left out. Students will explore those stories in this lesson and look at all sides of history in an attempt to... Read more »
Created by: Chelsee Wilson
Date Updated: September 18th, 2024
Teaching Perspective in the Social Studies Classroom
This lesson is a single-day introduction to key vocabulary related to the Enlightenment period. Students will engage in discussion about general concepts raised by philosophers of the time, sort terms into common themes, and begin to relate them to American life today. Read more »
Created by: Brayden Stone
Date Updated: May 31st, 2023
Introduction to the Enlightenment
In this lesson, students will explore the technology used by European explorers during the Age of Exploration. Through analyzing images, watching a video, and selecting an activity from a Choice Board, students will learn about four navigational tools and how this new technology influenced European... Read more »
Created by: Laura Halstied
Date Updated: June 23rd, 2022
European Exploration and Navigational Tools
Students begin this lesson by analyzing a poem written by Wilfred Owen, a British soldier in WWI. Students then make observations and inferences about the technologies developed and used in WWI. Students view a short video about WWI technologies and complete Jigsaw readings in groups about the technologies.... Read more »
Created by: Laura Halstied
Date Updated: November 12th, 2024
Technology in WWI and Its Effects
Students will discuss global cultural, political, and economic issues/challenges facing today's society. Students will work independently and in groups, utilizing discussion, text, handouts, and video, to identify the pros and cons of globalization. Read more »
Created by: K20 Center
Date Updated: September 19th, 2024
Globalization
Students will analyze and summarize the philosophical and political principles of ancient and classical societies. Students will work independently and in groups using discussion, text, handouts, and video to identify the impact of Greek and Roman philosophy on the modern world. Read more »
Created by: Cheryl Dezell
Date Updated: May 18th, 2023
Ancient Philosophy
This lesson will ask students to consider and respond to the following essential question: "Why should we remember the Holocaust?" First, students will investigate the events that happened during the Holocaust by examining an infographic and reading the testimonies of those who experienced it. Next,... Read more »
Created by: Daniel Schwarz
Date Updated: April 1st, 2025
Stories of the Holocaust