A History Lesson Based on Beloved: Criminal Rights, Ethics & Slavery
This final Beloved lesson builds upon what the students have learned about slavery and the Underground Railroad in the previous lessons. We examine …
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Lesson on Margaret Garner: The Inspiration Behind Toni Morrison's "Beloved"
This lesson centers around the story of Margaret Garner, the basis of “Beloved”. An escaped slave, this woman killed her own child in …
Continue ReadingUsing "Beloved" by Toni Morrison to Teach About the Underground Railroad & Slavery
Looking for a new way to teach the underground railroad to students? Read “Beloved” by Toni Morrison. Use the exciting elements in the …
Continue ReadingTeaching Transcendentalism with the Movie "Field of Dreams"
Teaching Transcendentalism through a fantasy movie? The film “Field of Dreams” helped me teach this concept to my class. Try the following …
Continue ReadingUsing Lord of the Rings to Teach History, Geography & a Love of Reading
The Lord of the Rings is the third best selling book of all time. There is reason to believe it may be a hit with your class as well! Get ideas for …
Continue ReadingExploring Historical Connections Between Films & American Culture & Society: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Want to get your students really interested in history? These lessons were developed for a year-long high school history elective that sought to make …
Continue ReadingUse Star Wars to Teach About Communist Russia: Drawing Connection Using Film
If your students know history, they should easily be able to make connections between the film Star Wars and the rise of communism in Russia. Make …
Continue ReadingUsing 'The Wizard of Oz' to Teach About the Great Depression
What can students learn from the classic film “The Wizard of Oz”? There are many surprising connections between the film and the era of …
Continue ReadingUsing Fiction & Poetry in the High School Social Studies Class: Creating Links Across the Curriculum
How do you get your students engaged in their history subjects? Team up with their English teacher and use fiction to help your students better …
Continue ReadingUsing Songs as Secondary Sources in the High School History Class: Viva la Vida & Leningrad
When it comes to secondary sources, there’s no need to rely strictly on the textbook! Instead, choose something students will engage with more …
Continue ReadingIntegrating Primary Source Reading Strategies in Social Studies: Letter to George Washington
Students may need to be reading primary source documents in their Social Studies class before their English teacher has taught them about reading …
Continue ReadingUsing a Transcript of the Salem Witch Trials as a Performance Piece: High School Lesson
Channel your students creative energy into learning! This lesson has students act out a primary source document, a transcript of part of the Salem …
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