Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
In this lesson, students will explore the causes of World War I by completing a card sort and analyzing political cartoons. Students will create and present an anchor chart in groups over the causes of World War I. Read more »
Created by: Susan McHale
Date Updated: November 27th, 2024
Understanding the Causes of World War I
In this lesson, students will explore the reasons for imperialism in Africa and the effects of colonization on the African continent. Students will analyze maps, images, and political cartoons. They also will watch a video and read an article to understand how imperialism affected the continent of Africa... Read more »
Created by: Laura Halstied
Date Updated: April 18th, 2023
Imperialism in Africa
In this lesson, students recall their current knowledge about the Supreme Court and then analyze a political cartoon about the branches of government. An infographic and a video about Marbury v. Madison are then summarized in a graphic organizer. Students extend their learning by discussing an argumentative... Read more »
Created by: Laura Halstied
Date Updated: June 22nd, 2023
Marbury v. Madison
This lesson will introduce students to the Second Red Scare (also known as the era of McCarthyism), the House of Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), and the public fear of communism that ran rampant in the 1940s and 1950s. Students will analyze a political cartoon that addresses the public fear... Read more »
Created by: Daniel Schwarz
Date Updated: July 18th, 2022
The Impact of the Second Red Scare
Participants will actively engage in formative assessments that are in lessons on Learn and reflect on how those assessment strategies can be used in their specific content area and with their students. Read more »
Created by: Lindsey Link
Date Updated: June 4th, 2024