Keywords: United States History
Loading...
Displaying 1-20 of 65 results.
1869: A report on schools in North Carolina
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: In this lesson, students use a guided reading to look at a report on the status of education in North Carolina in 1869, and discuss the reasons given then for why the Governor and Legislature should support educating North Carolina's children. They are provided an opportunity to compare and contrast ... More »
A Comprehensive Study of North Carolina Indian Tribes
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: Students will apply their research skills of gathering and validating information to study the eight state recognized American Indian tribes of North Carolina in order to create an Honors U.S. History Project. Students then will create a comprehensive study of those tribes to be compiled into a notebook ... More »
A renaissance of jazz and poetry
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: The Harlem Renaissance was the birth of a creative plethora in all fields of art for African Americans. The poetry and jazz composed during or inspired by this era naturally complemented each other. Furthermore, many of the themes from the musical and literary worlds are universal and provide a great ... More »
Alternative discussion formats: a public relations campaign
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Library or Collection |
Abstract: By creating a PR campaign for a historical or literary figure, students can practice a wide range of thinking skills.
Alternative discussion formats: history and literature on trial
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Library or Collection |
Abstract: Putting historical or literary figures on trial makes a lively and challenging alternative to a class debate.
Alternative discussion formats: museum exhibit design
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Library or Collection |
Abstract: Designing museum exhibits encourages students to think creatively and to use a wide range of thinking skills.
Alternatives to the famous person report
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Library or Collection |
Abstract: This "rethinking reports" series of articles provides alternative research assignments that challenge students to think critically about historical actors.
Alternatives to the President Report
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Library or Collection |
Abstract: This "Rethinking Reports" series of articles offers alternative research-based assignments such as a re-election editorial and a resume for an ex-president.
American Memory: North Carolina educator's guide
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Library or Collection |
Abstract: Each month during 2007, LEARN NC will feature an in-depth look at one aspect of the Library of Congress' American Memory with a special focus on North Carolina materials.
An Introduction to Slave Narratives: Harriet Jacobs' Life of a Slave Girl
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: This lesson is intended to enhance student knowledge about the life experiences of a slaves in America during the 1800's by using the story of a North Carolina slave woman who eventually escaped.
And justice for all: the Trail of Tears, Mexican deportation, and Japanese internment
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: Many textbooks mention the Trail of Tears, but fail to mention that this early displacement of an ethnic minority is only the one of many legally-sanctioned forced relocations. This lesson will address the displacement of American Indians through the Trail of Tears, the forced deportation of Mexican ... More »
Beyond Black History Month
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Library or Collection |
Abstract: Go beyond approaches that marginalize African American history by "shifting the lens" to look at events from new perspectives. Black History Month can be a wonderful celebration of the contributions that African Americans have made to American history and culture. All too often, however, those contributions ... More »
Black American Leaders as Responsible Citizens: Their Roles, Their Contributions, Their Diversity
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: The focus of this lesson will be to help third grade students to clearly identify the need for having leaders arise from the citizenry of a given community. Students will review factual information to guide them in distinguishing the positive and negative qualities of leaders. Techniques will include ... More »
Bring history to life with a Living History Day!
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Library or Collection |
Abstract: A Living History Day turns students into teachers and challenges them to think historically.
Cherokee Relocation
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: Using primary sources from the Documenting the American South collection, students will investigate the boundaries of the Cherokee lands set for North Carolina after the Revolutionary War.
Clays of the Piedmont: Origins, recovery, and use
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Library or Collection |
Abstract: A "virtual field trip" through the North Carolina Piedmont and thousands of years of history explains the origin of Piedmont clays and how clay is made into pottery. With high-resolution photographs.
Confederate Currency: An Inflation Simulation
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: Using primary sources from the Documenting the American South collection, this lesson provides a brief simulation of inflation during the Civil War while introducing students to issues faced on the home front.
Dance of the times: African-American expression of jazz
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: Explores jazz dance as a social dance form and a uniquely expressive art of African-American culture from the 1920's and 1930's. Students will learn about the complexity of African-American experiences that generated the dance and musical style. The activities develop students' understanding of jazz ... More »
Experiences of the Civil Rights Movement: A roundtable project
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: This activity allows students to participate in a roundtable discussion by taking on the persona of someone who lived and experienced the Civil Rights Movement. By participating in a role playing simulation, students are more able to achieve higher-level thinking skills and, as a result, hopefully be ... More »
Exploring first person female narratives related to Sherman's march to the sea
| Rating: | |
| Type: | Course Related Materials |
Abstract: This lesson plan uses first person narratives from the Documenting the American South collection to demonstrate differences in perspective related to historical events, in this case, Sherman's march to the sea. It encourages students to compare the views of two southern ladies with that of a Union soldier.