This lesson plan is designed to be used with the film, Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North, which shows one family's journey to come to terms with its roots as the largest slave-trading family in the history of the United States. Classrooms can use this lesson to explore the history and legacy of U.S. slavery and whether or not reparations should be made to the descendants of slaves.

This segment from Dutch New York describes the extensive fur trade which took place in New Netherland between the Native Americans and the Dutch during the 17th century. At the height of the beaver trade in 1657, over 38,000 beaver pelts were shipped to the Netherlands, where they were used to make hats. This video also details the process by which the director of New Netherland colony, Peter Minuit, went about purchasing Manhattan Island from the Indians. It was a unique acquisition as it was a business transaction, not a violent takeover.

In 1832 the Supreme Court recognized the Cherokee as a sovereign nation, thanks to the efforts of Cherokee leaders, including John Ridge. This ruling did not please President Andrew Jackson or leaders from the state of Georgia. Video from, American Experience: "Trail of Tears."

Even after the treaty ending Cherokee presence in Georgia was signed, many Indians waited, hoping that it would not happen. However, their removal did happen. Cherokee Indians were rounded up by U.S. soldiers under the command of Gen. Winfred Scott and herded into stockades until all were assembled. Mavis Doering recounts the words she heard from her grandmother who was on the Trail of Tears.

Hurricane Sandy served as a wake-up call for many coastal communities along the East Coast: they learned that planning and preparation for future hazards and climate change impacts needs to take place before the next disaster. As this type of planning was new to many communities, they needed assistance in identifying the most beneficial data, tools, and resources that could inform their local planning and decision making.

Learn about the men who enlisted in the Union and Confederate Armies, and listen to excerpts of Civil War letters written by Generals Grant, Lee, and Sherman, and rank-and-file soldiers.

Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett led complicated lives both personally and professionally. From their roots in the British Isles, they made their way to an island in the Ohio River near what is now Parkersburg, West Virginia. This documentary traces their physical, emotional, financial, and political journeys in the late 1700's and early 1800's United States. Their lives were filled with controversy and intrigue, including an accusation of treason against Harman.

See items related to the trial and execution of the alleged conspirators in the plot to assassinate Lincoln.

It is important to consider what the Triple E Framework looks like when evaluating a lesson plan. This webpage includes a lesson to measure how well the technology creates engagement, enhancement and extension of the learning goals.

It is important to consider what the Triple E Framework looks like when evaluating a lesson plan. This webpage includes one scenario that is evaluated based on the Triple E Framework.

Terry Williams is blunt when he describes the environmental crisis tribes in the Pacific Northwest are facing: "We’ve lost 90 percent of the salmon population."

As the Tulalip Tribe’s Fisheries and Natural Resources Commissioner, Williams has witnessed the decline of salmon and its impacts on tribal members. For the Tulalip and other tribes in the region, the population crash of salmon is much more than an assault on their economic lifeblood—it is a cultural and spiritual threat to their identity as a people.

The annual springtime Salmon Ceremony puts tribal members in direct touch with their ancestors, and other ceremonies and practices center on the fish through the year. Losing the fish is a strike to the core of the Tulalip people, but they have a long-term vision to restore wild salmon populations to levels that will support their fishing needs.

Lesson plan that introduces students to 16 types of media bias and how to spot them.

Image citation: “How to Spot 16 Types of Media Bias.” AllSides, www.allsides.com/media-bias/how-to-spot-types-of-media-bias. Accessed 7 Aug. 2022.

8th grade math teachers Jeff Wilkinson and Bill McKay from Centerville Jr High in Davis District describe blended strategies using the rotation model with their math classes.

Meet Shannon Ririe, the newest member of the UEN PD team and an expert trainer on teaching new Chromebook users. In this video you'll learn basic Chromebook skills and some of the specifics of what makes Chromebooks different from other laptops.

Let's go outside and fly a drone! Katie Garrett and Landon Weeks took the UEN crew outside for a brief lesson on drone flying. Join us for some fun video and a discussion about how you can use a drone with your class.

In this short episode, the last of the year, the UEN PD Team says goodbye to their old offices in Milton Bennion Hall before the building is leveled for new construction. In the true spirit of the Innovative Educator: MakerSpace course, we put together a fun "Rube Goldberg Machine" we hope you'll enjoy!

Join Jared and Michael as they review a few new features available in NoodleTools. You can find NoodleTools in Utah's Online Library.

Join Jared and Michael as they review a few new features available in NoodleTools. You can find NoodleTools in Utah's Online Library.

UEN PDTV takes a roadtrip to Nebo School District to see how they are using and developing OER textbooks.

Michael visits Mrs. AllenÕs class in Cache Valley to see how Canvas is helping her make a difference in her science classes.