Welcome to our exciting new project at Griffith High School, where our US History students will dive deep into one of the most significant social reform efforts in American history: President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War…
The idea of an ‘authentic’ writing assignment conveys a sense of purpose beyond meeting a criterion. Authenticity in writing draws from real-world contexts, invoking an intent to communicate, persuade or inform an audience beyond the…
Welcome to an impactful educational activity designed to enhance your understanding of the Holocaust through a unique, personal lens. This five-day activity revolves around creating identification cards for children who were victims of the Holocaust,…
The César E. Chávez Experience focuses on understanding the Migrant Worker’s Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s. Different scenarios help the students focus on the different aspects of the movement and its leaders. It…
I have always been fascinated by etymology, phrases, and the history of words. That interest led me to a Google tool called the Ngram Viewer, which gives students a valuable way to explore the historical…
I have made an exciting decision to embark on a fresh summer project that fills me with enthusiasm. Introducing “Animated History,” a website I have personally developed with a singular mission in mind. Animated History…
The original periodic table was initially created using Adobe Flash, a software that has since been retired. To ensure continued functionality and provide additional features, I have converted the website to HTML and JavaScript. This…
Introduction Every year, students undertake numerous presidential projects that, although informative, tend to be somewhat repetitive and monotonous. This year, however, we are embarking on a creative and exciting adventure. Inspired by a compilation of…
The fear of communism is fueled by events in the USA itself, most notably the cases of the Hollywood Ten, Alger Hiss and the Rosenbergs. Organizations such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and…
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…