This activity presents students with two versions of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's …
This activity presents students with two versions of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's famous speech following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor-an earlier typewritten draft and his final reading copy. Students will read, analyze, and contrast these two versions to see the impact of his changes to the overall message and tone of the speech. W.11-12.9b US Doc Analysis
How can you actually bring history to life? Here are some tools …
How can you actually bring history to life? Here are some tools from the National Archives that allow students to create their own projects using primary-source based activities that develop historical thinking skills. Special historical eras are offered as well as different types of activities. You can create your own, but must register with the National Archives site first.
In this activity, students will analyze documents that span the course of …
In this activity, students will analyze documents that span the course of American history to see examples of 'checks and balances' between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches in action. Students will then match the documents they have examined with an appropriate description of the branches of government involved in the action.
In this activity, students will analyze documents that illustrate the relationship between …
In this activity, students will analyze documents that illustrate the relationship between the legislative, executive and judicial branches. Using the scale in Weighing the Evidence, students will decide whether the United States government more appropriately fits the concept of 'separation of powers' or 'shared powers.'
In this activity students will analyze documents that span the course of …
In this activity students will analyze documents that span the course of American history to determine their connection to the U.S. Constitution. Students will then make connections between the documents they have examined and the big ideas found within the Constitution.
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