Exhibition of portraits of fourteen vice presidents who later became president tells the stories of their careers in pictures and words. Includes videos of taped interviews with four former vice presidents. [Exhibition opening: January 20, 2009]
At Beverly High School in Massachusetts, students learn history through their own primary research on local history topics. This article and links from it explain how it's done.
Students use video segments from the PBS series Women, War & Peace, as well as information from the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre and the United Nations to learn more about internally displaced populations.
Meet Adam Kokoi, the Director of Innovation and New Technologies for energy company, AES. Adam is a world traveler who is helping to lead the transition from fossil fuels to clean and renewable energy. Engineering Your Future shares real stories from young professionals who want to inform and inspire students about in-demand engineering careers.
Learners start by using the Arcadia Earth app’s Keep the Great Lakes GREAT section to glean base knowledge of the North American Great Lakes and factors impacting the region. Students then extend their knowledge to discover water-land and water-human interactions. The Spray Away activity will deepen their knowledge of watersheds’ function and importance, and the effects of human-produced waste. Spray Away will also shed light on the effects of human-produced runoff waste and its harmful impact on the Great Lakes region. The lesson concludes with discussing and brainstorming solutions to mitigate harmful runoff processes and pollution. Although this lesson specifies the Great Lakes of North America, principles and concepts can be applied to any watershed.
Estimated time required: 1 class period.
Technology required for this lesson: Tablet or Smartphone.
This video segment from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly shows the daily activities of two young American Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan.
The sighting of a new moon determines the beginning of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. In this video from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, follow the process of sighting a new moon for American Muslims.
In this video segment from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, an American Muslim family observes Ramadan, the month in which Muslims fast daily from sunrise to sunset in order to demonstrate piety and develop self-restraint.
Students practice identifying themes using questions from varying perspectives (their own, the author's, and the main character's).
The Red River Cart, an invention of the Metis, played an important role in the settling of the West by improving transportation of goods. Cart making became an industry for the Metis later on. This article explores the history of the Red River cart.
A collection of historical photos related to the Northwest Rebellion are housed here. They are sorted into various categories, e.g., battles, camp life, postal service, etc.
The Gabriel Dumont Institute has pulled together a variety of educational resources surrounding the Metis Peoples. From Bison hunting to the Metis Food and Diet, educators can access both lesson plans and resources to support teaching and learning.
Use an essay to start a discussion about consumerism in America or challenge students to research where their clothing came from, and what living and working conditions are like in that country.
In this oral history from the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Frank Dukes describes his role in the 1962 boycott of discriminatory stores and businesses.
This video segment from the Wide Angle film "Birth of a Surgeon" describes healthcare at the Hospital Rural de Manjacaze, a rural hospital in Mozambique. [1:55]
In this video segment adapted from Rx for Survival, learn about the importance of clean water and sanitation systems. Hear the story of how, in the early 1990s, Mexico's entry into a North American trade agreement was threatened by a cholera epidemic. Find out how the Mexican government rebuilt the water and sanitation system to stop the spread of the disease and how the investment in clean water helped the country win the trade agreement. [3:39]
Students explore the world of George Clinton and his impact on the music industry through sampling. They will start with a 5-minute activity where they listen to George Clinton talk about sampling and summarize his views. Next, they'll listen to songs that have sampled George Clinton's music, comparing them to the original versions. Students then create their own beat or song using George Clinton's music. After class, students have at least 20 minutes to continue working on their beat or song and can choose to share it on Instagram, email it to the teacher, or submit it to Kinfolk Education for a chance to be featured on social media. This lesson provides students with a hands-on way to understand the significance of sampling in the music industry and the impact of influential figures like George Clinton.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Augmented Reality, Internet Connectivity, Laptop/Desktop, Smartphone, Tablet, Tablet or Smartphone.
This article explains the importance of the sash in Metis culture and its history. There are weaving activities and a bibliography included.
Students discuss the concept of enclaves and how it relates to Earthseed, Sun Ra, and P-Funk. Small groups are assigned different questions to focus on and explore further. In the 10-minute exploration session, students read articles and come up with insights to present to the class. Finally, the 7-minute wrap-up session includes watching a clip of Sun Ra on ancestors and reflecting on the importance of online communities in shaping Black Futures and challenging dominant narratives. An extension of 20+ minutes of work time is also recommended for students to complete a survey about time and memory and review key vocabulary.
Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.
Technology required for this lesson: Augmented Reality, Internet Connectivity, Laptop/Desktop, Smartphone, Tablet, Tablet or Smartphone.
This video segment adapted from Northwest Indian College reveals how Native American life and knowledge is connected to natural cycles.