Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
In this lesson, students analyze primary documents to better understand the colonial resistance to British rule and how resistance influenced the American Revolution. Students generate high-level questions to prompt each other to consider the many aspects of colonial resistance. All students then participate... Read more »
Created by: Brandi Graham
Date Updated: November 14th, 2025
Colonial Resistance and Movement Toward Revolution
Propaganda plays a significant role in influencing populations, especially in times of crisis. In this lesson, students will build on their knowledge about Paul Revere's role in the American Revolution by learning how he used propaganda to influence colonists' opinions through his engraving of the Boston... Read more »
Created by: Susan McHale
Date Updated: November 14th, 2025
Propaganda and the American Revolution
In this third lesson of "The K20 Chronicle" journalism unit, students will explore what it is like to be a photojournalist. First, students will view an ICAP video interview with Jordan Miller, a news reporter at the Salt Lake Tribune. She shares insights about being a photojournalist and reporter,... Read more »
Created by: Margaret Salesky
Date Updated: June 3rd, 2025
Crafting the Article
This lesson introduces the Declaration of Independence in a fun and engaging way. The lesson explores the reason for the document, as well as modern day relevance. It also helps students to see how this document has guided our government, applies to equal rights, and how conflicts are handled. This... Read more »
Created by: Patricia Turner
Date Updated: March 14th, 2022
Declaration of Independence
In this lesson, students examine the impact that women have had on the advancement of civil rights in the United States. In particular, they will learn the inspiring story of Fannie Lou Hamer, who endured harassment, physical abuse, and imprisonment as she fought for Black Americans’ right to vote.... Read more »
Created by: Laura Halstied
Date Updated: November 4th, 2025
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
In this lesson, students will explore the history of the loss of land for Native American tribes and how policies in place further contributed to the loss. Students explore the Dawes Severalty Act of 1887, the Curtis Act, and the Burke Act and their lasting impacts. To extend their learning, students... Read more »
Created by: Mariana DeLoera
Date Updated: October 25th, 2023
The Dawes Severalty Act of 1887