This lesson gives an article-by-article overview of the structure and function of …
This lesson gives an article-by-article overview of the structure and function of the U.S. Constitution. Students learn about the duties and powers of the three branches, the amendment process, and the role of the Constitution as the supreme law of the land. (Note: Anatomy of the Constitution now includes content previously covered by the lesson Directions for Democracy.) LESSON OBJECTIVES: Explain the structure, function, and powers of the U.S. government as established in the Constitution. *Identify the roles of the three branches of government. *Describe the constitutional amendment process. *Interpret the intentions of the Preamble of the Constitution.
This choice board, created from Google Slides, includes 16 different eBooks about …
This choice board, created from Google Slides, includes 16 different eBooks about ancient civilizations. Learn about the people, mysteries, and myths of ancient worlds. Share this choice board directly with students and allow them to choose the eBooks they would like to read to learn more about the topic.
"Explore more than 3.000 years of Ancient Egyptian history, from the end …
"Explore more than 3.000 years of Ancient Egyptian history, from the end of prehistory at prehistory 3,000 BC to the closing BC the last Egyptian temple in 535/537 A.D."
Fordham University provides translation of a commentary by the Greek historian Ammianus …
Fordham University provides translation of a commentary by the Greek historian Ammianus Marcellinus that criticizes everything about the 4th century Roman life, from overeating to bad driving.
This art history video discussion examines a project between Khan Academy and …
This art history video discussion examines a project between Khan Academy and Rome Reborn - with Dr. Bernard Frischer.
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In this activity, students will examine newspaper clippings from the Dayton Forum, …
In this activity, students will examine newspaper clippings from the Dayton Forum, an African-American newspaper available on Chronicling America, to explore the first African-American exhibit held at a World’s Fair in the United States. They will consider what role they had in creating the exhibit, what their intentions were, and what their participation at the World’s Fair can tell us about American race relations on the eve of World War II. This lesson plan may also serve as a jumping off point for National History Day and the 2021 contest theme of Communication in History: The Key to Understanding.
This art history video discussion examines Andrea Mantegna's "Camera degli Sposi" (Frescos …
This art history video discussion examines Andrea Mantegna's "Camera degli Sposi" (Frescos in the ducal palace, Mantua), 1465-74.
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This art history video discussion examines Andrea Pisano, Reliefs for the Campanile …
This art history video discussion examines Andrea Pisano, Reliefs for the Campanile in Florence, c. 1336.
Khan Academy learning modules include a Community space where users can ask questions and seek help from community members. Educators should consult with their Technology administrators to determine the use of Khan Academy learning modules in their classroom. Please review materials from external sites before sharing with students.
Animated video [1:16] and background text for students on the life and …
Animated video [1:16] and background text for students on the life and presidency of Andrew Jackson. Student handout supports following the video. National Educational Standards listed for teachers.
A comprehensive overview of the domestic issues facing Andrew Jackson in his …
A comprehensive overview of the domestic issues facing Andrew Jackson in his presidency, from the "spoils system" to veto of the bank recharter to his Indian removal policy.
Animated video [1:15] on the highlights of Andrew Johnson's life and how …
Animated video [1:15] on the highlights of Andrew Johnson's life and how he handled Reconstruction during his presidency. Narrated in a lively humorous style and accompanied by support materials.
Full text and search engine for the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, in which the …
Full text and search engine for the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, in which the history of Britain, from the 1st Century to the 12th, is rendered by scribes. Translated into modern English.
Read about the harsh history of Angola and the recent bright spots …
Read about the harsh history of Angola and the recent bright spots that suggest possible success after the civil wars that resulted from the country's rebellion from Portugal. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Allegories are similar to metaphors: in both the author uses one subject …
Allegories are similar to metaphors: in both the author uses one subject to represent another, seemingly unrelated, subject. However, unlike metaphors, which are generally short and contained within a few lines, an allegory extends its representation over the course of an entire story, novel, or poem. This lesson plan will introduce students to the concept of allegory by using George Orwell’s widely read novella, Animal Farm, which is available on Project Gutenberg.
Drawing upon the online archives of the U.S. Holocaust Museum, this lesson …
Drawing upon the online archives of the U.S. Holocaust Museum, this lesson helps students to put the events described by Anne Frank into historical perspective, and also serves as a broad overview of the Nazi conquest of Europe during World War II. After surveying the experiences of various countries under Nazi occupation, the lesson ends with activities related specifically to the Netherlands and Anne Frank.
This lesson concentrates on Anne Frank as a writer. After a look …
This lesson concentrates on Anne Frank as a writer. After a look at Anne Frank the adolescent, and a consideration of how the experiences of growing up shaped her composition of the Diary, students explore some of the writing techniques Anne invented for herself and practice those techniques with material drawn from their own lives.
This Anne Frank unit is designed with several lessons of various lengths. …
This Anne Frank unit is designed with several lessons of various lengths. These lessons are usable in many different disciplines. Using one, several, or all of the lessons will address the unit's objectives to some degree. Students will accomplish some or all of the objectives depending on the number and nature of the lessons in which they participate.
This resource offers extensive information on a detailed timeline for students and …
This resource offers extensive information on a detailed timeline for students and teachers examining the ongoing debate around the issue of affirmative action.
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