Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
This lesson addresses the circumstances that led up to the internment of Americans of Japanese descent during World War II. It asks students to consider the impact that internment had on the lives of those who were detained. Students will have opportunities to look at photos from internment camps and... Read more »
Created by: Daniel Schwarz
Date Updated: May 22nd, 2023
The Internment of Japanese Americans During World War II
In this fourth lesson of the "What Is a Wave?" unit, students will learn how electromagnetic radiation is related to common items, understand how electromagnetic radiation is a form of energy, and create electromagnetic spectrum charts. Read more »
Created by: Laura Halstied
Date Updated: August 2nd, 2022
Electric Avenue
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: September 21st, 2022
Technology in WWI and Its Effects
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 will begin this lesson by establishing their current understanding of diplomacy tactics by discussing Magnetic Statements independently and collaboratively. Students will learn about President Richard Nixon's diplomatic ventures by reading and annotating articles, then filling out a graphic... Read more »
Created by: Cody Sivertsen
Date Updated: January 10th, 2023
Nixon Diplomacy
In this lesson about the labor movement, students will compare and contrast photos of farmworkers that were taken before the start of the movement and in the present day. Students will watch a video and examine an infographic to learn about the injustices faced by farmworkers, the rise of the labor... Read more »
Created by: Mariana DeLoera
Date Updated: September 7th, 2023
The United Farm Workers Union and the Delano Grape Strike
In this lesson, students evaluate how the media played a role in the presidency and resignation of President Richard Nixon by exploring news articles and watching a video. Students extend their learning by analyzing the history of presidential impeachments. As a reflection to wrap up the lesson, students... Read more »
Created by: Laura Halstied
Date Updated: February 21st, 2023
The Role of the Media in Nixon's Presidency
In this lesson, students will review the First Amendment and consider whether or not the separation of church and state can cause fundamental rights of American citizens to be violated. Students will then analyze images and complete a Painting a Picture activity. To extend their learning, students will... Read more »
Created by: Tanner Lusher
Date Updated: September 6th, 2023
Engel v. Vitale (1962)
In this lesson, students will explore the history of the loss of land for Native American tribes and how policies in place further contributed the loss. Students will explore the Dawes Severalty Act of 1887, the Curtis Act, and the Burke Act and their lasting impact. To extend their learning, students... Read more »
Created by: Mariana DeLoera
Date Updated: September 13th, 2023
The Dawes Severalty Act of 1887
How can we place students in the role of being active rather than passive learners? How do we allow students to have choices in their learning while at the same time creating a diverse learning environment? The answer is learning stations. In this professional learning session, participants will discuss... Read more »
Created by: Mary Braggs
Date Updated: May 4th, 2023