Lesson Plan on Robert E. Lee: Should He Have Been Put on Trial?
This lesson plan promotes critical thinking on a controversial historical issue surrounding the aftermath of the US Civil War: Should Robert E. Lee …
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Creating a Slide Show Presentation on Background Behind The Diary of Ann Frank: High School Activity
The Diary of Ann Frank is a perfect book to study in High School, as students will readily identify with her character. Begin by discussing the …
Continue ReadingHelp High School Social Studies Students Build Critical Thinking Skills
This article presents two activities to help Social Studies students build their critical thinking skills. Using one’s mind to “question …
Continue ReadingWorld War II Home Front Lesson Plans: Goods Created for the Soldiers
Here is a lesson plan on World War II revolving around a quote from a U.S. soldier regarding shells that turned out to be duds. The lesson has …
Continue ReadingA Lesson on Teaching Ponzi Schemes to High School Students
Ponzi schemes have been around for a long time–and this unfortunate fact gives social studies, economics, and business teachers the chance to …
Continue ReadingA First Ladies Lesson Plan For Mother's Day
A fun assignment asking students to match a First Lady to a movie character based on how they think she would define motherhood, or the many roles …
Continue ReadingJoyeux Noel: Incorporate Themes From the Movie to Bring WWI History Alive to Students
Based on a true story; the 2005 movie about Christmas Eve in 1914, on a French battlefield.
Continue ReadingDr. King's Letter from a Birmingham Jail Lesson Plan
The most important letter written in 20th century America is Dr. King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” How should you approach it …
Continue ReadingSocial Studies Lesson Plan Using Cooperative Learning
Part of a two-part series covering the history of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and the specific issues surrounding the turmoil. This lesson plan …
Continue ReadingIsraeli-Palestinian Conflict Lesson Plan
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict has been going on for decades and is a daunting topic to understand and teach. The social studies lesson plan in this …
Continue ReadingHatshepsut Lesson Plan: What Were Women's Legal Rights in Ancient Civilizations?
What was it like to be a woman in ancient times? Was Cleopatra the first female pharaoh? Use this activity to help your students learn the answers to …
Continue ReadingTeaching Students About their Local History with a Project
A field trip to the local historical society is an interesting way to research student “roots” and local culture because they often do not …
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