The Internment of Japanese Americans During World War II
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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 »
The Internment of Japanese Americans During World War II
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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 »
Electric Avenue
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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 »
Technology in WWI and Its Effects
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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 »
European Exploration and Navigational Tools
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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 »
Nixon Diplomacy
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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 »
The United Farm Workers Union and the Delano Grape Strike
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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 »
The Role of the Media in Nixon's Presidency
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Engel v. Vitale (1962)
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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 »
Engel v. Vitale (1962)
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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 »
The Dawes Severalty Act of 1887
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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 »
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