Alexander Hamilton Compare and Contrast Lesson Plan
The musical that is sweeping the nation, Lin Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton! is an explosive mix of history and music, politics and rap, duels and …
Continue ReadingIs it a coincidence that history rhymes with mystery? Many struggling history students, especially those with standardized exams looming in their future, would say it is definitely not! The history lesson plans found here will help your students understand not just the dates and the names, but the impact that long-ago events had on life as we know it today. Interactive lesson plan ideas and modern-day parallels help keep your ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade students engaged and interested in learning about historical facts and figures.
The musical that is sweeping the nation, Lin Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton! is an explosive mix of history and music, politics and rap, duels and …
Continue ReadingWith the Hamilton! craze sweeping the country, a fun way to begin practicing research skills is to use the song lyrics, many of which reference actual …
Continue ReadingThe engaging musical Hamilton! gives audiences new perspective on significant historical figures. This lesson plan allows students to examine the …
Continue ReadingA fun and engaging way to provide extra review and support for AP exams. This looks at A.P. United States History from a topical breakdown!
Continue ReadingThis lesson on Thomas Paine has student learn important vocabulary from “Common Sense” and then write an essay on why the colonists should …
Continue ReadingGive your students an introduction into the political analysis of Thomas Paine. This lesson covers “The Crisis” and includes a …
Continue ReadingGive your students a global perspective on the state of freedom in the world today. How many countries offer their citizens freedom from fear and …
Continue ReadingImmerse your high school students into history by having them read Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union Address and then become modern-day …
Continue ReadingThe war in Vietnam sparked resistance on the parts of many Americans, particularly the young. Anti-war feelings began primarily on college campuses, …
Continue ReadingThis lesson plan is the first in a series of five on selected topics from the 1960s. It focuses on both domestic and foreign policy aspects of John F. …
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