This lesson will use close reading of documentary selections and class discussion …
This lesson will use close reading of documentary selections and class discussion to analyze the concepts of “freedom” and “equality” as they have appeared and been tested throughout American history. By the conclusion of this lesson, students should be able to view these ideas as contested concepts that can and often do exist in tension. Students will assess whether or not “equality” comes at the expense of “freedom” and vice versa.
In recognition of American Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of …
In recognition of American Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, this selection of rights-free images showcases a variety of national symbols and flags from ancient times to the present day. Representing the rich cultures and diverse landscapes of the United States, all images are from the Prints & Photographs Division unless otherwise noted.
What historic events are featured in the Frieze of American History? How …
What historic events are featured in the Frieze of American History? How do these moments reflect both the history of our nation and the time within which they were selected to be included in the Frieze?
In 1845 Frederick Douglass published what was to be the first of …
In 1845 Frederick Douglass published what was to be the first of his three autobiographies: the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself. As the title suggests, Douglass wished not only to highlight the irony that a land founded on freedom would permit slavery to exist within its midst, but also to establish that he, an American slave with no formal education, was the sole author of the work.
In the years after World War I Americans quickly reached the conclusion …
In the years after World War I Americans quickly reached the conclusion that their country's participation in that war had been a disastrous mistake, one which should never be repeated again. During the 1920s and 1930s"”recognized as the Interwar Period (1921-1939)"”U.S. officials pursued a number of strategies aimed at preventing war.
This activity is designed to familiarize students with the legislative process and …
This activity is designed to familiarize students with the legislative process and increase the students awareness of their district Representative and the responsiblities of Members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
This article is an overview of the life of Mohandas K. Gandhi …
This article is an overview of the life of Mohandas K. Gandhi and his acts of civil disobedience. Access to this resource requires a free educator login.
This subject explores the legal history of the United States as a …
This subject explores the legal history of the United States as a gendered system. It examines how women have shaped the meanings of American citizenship through pursuit of political rights such as suffrage, jury duty, and military service, how those political struggles have varied for across race, religion, and class, as well as how the legal system has shaped gender relations for both women and men through regulation of such issues as marriage, divorce, work, reproduction, and the family. The course readings will draw from primary and secondary materials in American history, as well as some court cases. However, the focus of the class is on the broader relationship between law and society, and no technical legal knowledge is required or assumed.
This is a lesson plan on how to introduce a Genius Hour …
This is a lesson plan on how to introduce a Genius Hour project on Ancient Civilization architecture. Students will study what made these famous structures last.Preview image by PIXNIO
One of the most significant documents in Constitutional History, George Washington's Farewell …
One of the most significant documents in Constitutional History, George Washington's Farewell Address, is a letter written by the first American President, George Washington, with the help of Alexander Hamilton, to "The People of the United States." Washington wrote the letter near the end of his second term as President.
This video segment, adapted from NOVA, chronicles the education of leading chemist …
This video segment, adapted from NOVA, chronicles the education of leading chemist Percy Julian. Although Julian began his elementary school years in the Deep South under Jim Crow laws, he became one of the few African Americans of his time to earn a Ph.D.
This activity is designed to help students get to know the Representatives …
This activity is designed to help students get to know the Representatives serving their district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Students will be tasked with researching and analyzing the political background, voting history, and floor activities of the Representatives serving several local districts.
This is the speech word-for-word with questions written based on literacy standards …
This is the speech word-for-word with questions written based on literacy standards that promote understanding of the text and engagement with the text.
The purpose of this lesson is to engage students in a discussion …
The purpose of this lesson is to engage students in a discussion of the Constitutional Convention. Students will explore the key disputes that arose during the Convention, including how power would be divided between the federal and state governments and the various branches of government. Furthermore, students with understand the importance of compromise during the Constitutional Convention. They will synthesize various sources explored debate and compromise and the Convention to understand the idea of civic discourse--discussion rooted in mutual respect for differences and a desire for understanding--in the United States.
The William A. Gladstone Collection of African American Photographs provides almost 350 …
The William A. Gladstone Collection of African American Photographs provides almost 350 images showing African Americans and related military and social history. The Civil War era is the primary time period covered, with scattered examples through 1945. Most of the images are photographs, including 270 cartes de visite. For the list of approximately 100 different photographers, see the Creator/Related Names Index.
This course will focus on the emergence and evolution of industrial societies …
This course will focus on the emergence and evolution of industrial societies around the world. The student will begin by comparing the legacies of industry in ancient and early modern Europe and Asia and examining the agricultural and commercial advances that laid the groundwork for the Industrial Revolution. The student will then follow the history of industrialization in different parts of the world, taking a close look at the economic, social, and environmental effects of industrialization. This course ultimately examines how industrialization developed, spread across the globe, and shaped everyday life in the modern era. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: identify key ideas and events in the history of industrialization; identify connections between the development of capitalism and the development of modern industry; use analytical tools to evaluate the factors contributing to industrial change in different societies; identify the consequences of industrialization in the 19th and 20th centuries in different societies; critique historical interpretations of the causes and effects of industrialization; and analyze and interpret primary source documents describing the process of industrialization and life in industrial societies. (History 363)
This video segment adapted from NOVA/FRONTLINE looks at the future of global …
This video segment adapted from NOVA/FRONTLINE looks at the future of global warming as developing nations, including India and China, increase their need for energy.
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