This resource is an article about Harriet Tubman and the end of …
This resource is an article about Harriet Tubman and the end of slavery in the United States of America. Nicknamed the ‘Moses of her People’ for leading runaway slaves to freedom in the north, Harriet Tubman was the most famous member of the Underground Railroad. She became a celebrity in her lifetime and a hero of the Civil War. Access to this resource requires a free educator login.
How did Americans "have fun" a century ago? In this lesson, students …
How did Americans "have fun" a century ago? In this lesson, students will learn how Americans spent their leisure time and explore new forms of entertainment that appeared at the turn of the century. In addition, they will learn how transportation and communication improvements made it possible for Americans to travel to new destinations.
This resource from the History, Art & Archives of the United States …
This resource from the History, Art & Archives of the United States House of Representatives website includes background information, a fact sheet, and teaching tips about this history of Hispanic Americans in Congress.
Since 1988, the U.S. Government has set aside the period from September …
Since 1988, the U.S. Government has set aside the period from September 15 to October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the many contributions Hispanic Americans have made and continue to make to the United States of America. Our Teacher's Guide brings together resources created during NEH Summer Seminars and Institutes, lesson plans for K-12 classrooms, and think pieces on events and experiences across Hispanic history and heritage.
On the 200th anniversary of the ratification of the US Constitution, Thurgood …
On the 200th anniversary of the ratification of the US Constitution, Thurgood Marshall, the first African American to sit on the Supreme Court, said that the Constitution was "defective from the start." Read more about the Constitution and slavery in this article by Steven Mintz.
The United States has the oldest written national framework of government in …
The United States has the oldest written national framework of government in the world. At the end of the twentieth century, there were about 159 other national constitutions in the world, and 101 had been adopted since 1970. Read more in this article written by Steven Mintz.
Many notable American historical figures are considered role models -- but why? …
Many notable American historical figures are considered role models -- but why? George Washington was devilishly smart, and Abraham Lincoln was a brave leader, but have you heard of Sybil Ludington or Beriah Green? Amy Bissetta expounds on the lessons of character we can learn from these historical giants, whether you’ve heard of them or not. Questions are avaliable for teachers
Let the power of imagination and inference serve as a ńtime machineî …
Let the power of imagination and inference serve as a ńtime machineî to bring Benjamin Franklin into the classroom! History and science come to life in a dialogue with Franklin the inventor, developed through lesson activities that incorporate research, imagination, writing, visual arts, and drama.
Everyone has a story to share. Students tell a story by using …
Everyone has a story to share. Students tell a story by using a personal object that means something to them and/or their family. Not only does this lesson allow students to get to know each other better, it also is an introduction to teaching history/social studies. History is all about people and their stories.
Have you ever wondered what the different places around the United States …
Have you ever wondered what the different places around the United States looks like where so many different important events happened? It can be hard to travel to find the answers and see these places. Yet with this lesson, students will need to use free images you can find to show what these locations look like now. They will be exploring the historical sites through pictures and words to hopefully truly connect to these places. Thumbnail image is an original photo taken of the Bunker Hill Monument in Boston, Massachusetts.
The lessons in this unit are designed to help your students recognize …
The lessons in this unit are designed to help your students recognize how people of different cultures and time periods have used cloth-based art forms (quilts) to pass down their traditions and history.
Citizens of the United States have celebrated Independence Day and Presidents' Day …
Citizens of the United States have celebrated Independence Day and Presidents' Day since the 1870s, and in 2005, the nation began to celebrate Constitution Day. Also know as Citizenship Day, Constitution Day is an American holiday honoring the day 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the United States Constitution. This historic date was September 17, 1787.
This course examines the history of MIT through the lens of the …
This course examines the history of MIT through the lens of the broader history of science and technology, and vice versa. The course covers the founding of MIT in 1861 and goes through the present, including such topics as William Barton Rogers, educational philosophy, biographies of MIT students and professors, intellectual and organizational development, the role of science, changing laboratories and practices, and MIT's relationship with Boston, the federal government, and industry. Assignments include short papers, presentations, and final paper. A number of classes are concurrent with the MIT150 Symposia.
This course offers an introduction to the history and historiography of science …
This course offers an introduction to the history and historiography of science from ancient Greece to the present. It is designed to serve as an introduction for those who have no prior background in the field and to deepen the knowledge of those who already do. We will consider how the history of science has responded to its encounters with philosophy, sociology, economics, and anthropology. Our readings and discussions will focus on determining what makes particular works effective, understanding major contemporary trends and debates in the history of science, and establishing resources for further research.
Explore the history of voter suppression efforts in the U.S., from the …
Explore the history of voter suppression efforts in the U.S., from the Jim Crow era through the post-1965 Voting Rights Act era, in this video clip from Whose Vote Counts | FRONTLINE. Learn about the strategies that were legally implemented in southern states to disenfranchise Black people, the violent backlash that ensued when Black people challenged these policies, and the events that led up to the signing of the epic 1965 Voting Rights Act.
Welcome to a fascinating course on cowboys and Conestogas, migration and miners, …
Welcome to a fascinating course on cowboys and Conestogas, migration and miners, expansion and ethnicity. This course will teach students how to critically analyze and evaluate competing perspectives on western American history, with an emphasis on the century spanning from 1830, at the time of the Indian Removal Act, to 1930 and the beginnings of the Great Depression. Students will use primary sources, class readings, discussions, and assignments to explore the cultural and historical underpinnings of the American West. The final project for this course will be a research project where they will showcase their ability to analyze and prioritize information and reflect on a historical event. The course is aligned with the state of Utah's Core Standards for Social Studies, U.S. 1 Strand 6: Expansion Standards 6.1 and 6.2
Students investigate how old the universe is and when important events took …
Students investigate how old the universe is and when important events took place in the universe and on Earth. They draw the universe timeline from the beginning until today on the scale of a year.
Andrew Jackson was both beloved and loathed during his presidency. In this …
Andrew Jackson was both beloved and loathed during his presidency. In this imaginary courtroom, you get to be the jury, considering and weighing Jackson’s part in the spoils system, economic depression, and the Indian Removal Act, as well as his patriotism and the pressures of the presidency. James Fester explores how time shapes our relationship to controversial historical figures.
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