Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
In this lesson about perspectives in the Civil War, students will participate in a role-playing activity to become familiar with the motives and points of view of various key figures in the Civil War; analyze each figure in greater depth; participate in a close reading and annotation activity involving... Read more »
Created by: Chelsee Wilson
Date Updated: October 11th, 2024
Perspectives in The Civil War
In this lesson, students reflect on the diversity of the churches in their community before exploring the causes and key figures of the Protestant Reformation and making connections to how the Reformation affected what they see in their community today. Read more »
Created by: Chelsee Wilson
Date Updated: July 15th, 2022
Global Age
This lesson examines the systemic removal of the southeastern United States Native American tribes from their ancestral homes and each tribe's reaction to removal and relocation. Students will gain an understanding of how the policies of the American government about Native Americans changed over time,... Read more »
Created by: Susan McHale
Date Updated: March 17th, 2023
The Era of Indian Removal
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
In this lesson, students consider what they already know about the Panama Canal, role play people who contributed to the Panama Canal’s construction, and view a video using the Window Notes strategy to take notes. Next, students discuss with a partner whether or not they think the United States was... Read more »
Created by: Kyra Franklin
Date Updated: October 12th, 2023
The Creation of the Panama Canal
Real Interest Rates and Financial Institutions
In this lesson, students step into the shoes of George Bailey from It’s a Wonderful Life as they explore different types of financial institutions and examine how changes in interest rates and salaries affect our willingness to make major purchases on big-ticket items such as cars and houses. Students... Read more »
Created by: Mariana DeLoera
Date Updated: June 11th, 2024
Real Interest Rates and Financial Institutions
An ELA strategy that uses movement to enhance students' memory of grammatical concepts. This can be used as review, introduction of key terms, or formative assessment. Read more »
Created by: Polly Base
September 10th, 2024