Red Scare Simulation
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The fear of communism fueled by events in the USA itself, most notably the cases of the Hollywood Ten, Alger Hiss and the Rosenbergs. Organisations such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the…
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Social Studies Resources for eLearning
- in American History
A coworker compiled a list of interesting resources to add or augment our students eLearning. To Watch: Netflix: World War II in Colour Untold History of the United States The Vietnam War Minimalism Betting on…
Vietnam Day Simulation (in Process)
- in American History
Now imagine that the year is 1969, and the war is raging in Vietnam. Having just turned 18, you are now required by law to register for the draft (sorry ladies, but you are also…
How History Got the Rosa Parks Story Wrong
- in American History
By Jeanne Theoharis December 1, 2015 Sixty years ago, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Ala. Her courageous act is now American legend. She is a staple of…
Annotating Primary Sources (Inductive Study)
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Inductive Study is individual and group discussion-based observations and insights from personal study are encouraged. It is in the discussion, for many students, that the lesson begins to “gel.” The discussion confirms, clarifies, and corrects…
Moot Supreme Court Trial
- in American Government
Every year the Supreme Court hears dozens of cases related to key constitutional issues. These cases can be used to teach enduring concepts in government and law. In this lesson, students will learn about important…
When Is It OK to Break the Law?
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This unit dives into the study of the principles that influenced and motivated the creation of a constitutional, federal republic. As a backdrop to the study, students analyze Martin Luther King’s Letter from a Birmingham…
Speakeasy Simulation
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This Simulation is a fun and great way to wrap up a unit on the 1920s Jazz Age in America, and give you students the experience of being in a speakeasy. Your kids will always…
Landmark Supreme Cases (eBook)
- in American Government
The Supreme Court Case Studies booklet contains 82 reproducible Supreme Court case studies. These cases include landmark decisions in American government that have helped and continue to shape this nation, as well as decisions dealing…
Deceleration of Independence (Break Up Letter)
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Introduction This is one of my favorite lesson plans of each year. It is also one the students bring up over and over again later. I start class by telling my students that I do…