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Meta Warrick Fuller - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Introduce your students to the inspiring life and work of Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller, a pioneering African American sculptor, poet, and theater artist whose work boldly addressed themes...more
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Introduce your students to the inspiring life and work of Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller, a pioneering African American sculptor, poet, and theater artist whose work boldly addressed themes of racial injustice, identity, and resilience. She was the first African American woman to receive a federal art commission, creating powerful pieces such as "Ethiopia Awakening" and "Mary Turner: A Silent Protest Against Mob Violence," which highlighted the African American experience and challenged societal norms. View the short animated documentary detailing Fuller's journey, along with free, standards-aligned lesson plans and a Do-It-Yourself Screening Kit to facilitate classroom discussions and activities.
tag(s): artists (91), women (178), womenchangemaker (67)
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After watching the animated documentary, have students reflect on how Fuller used sculpture to express identity and social issues. Then, students can draw or describe a symbolic sculpture they would create to represent a cause or part of their identity. Students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to compare her artwork to another person from the same period. Create a mini "gallery" in the classroom featuring images of Fuller's major works along with other historical art. Assign students to rotate through stations, completing response sheets with prompts like "What message does this sculpture convey?" or "How does art act as protest or empowerment?"You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Ken Burns in the Classroom: Thomas Jefferson - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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Ken Burns in the Classroom offers a two-part film series on Thomas Jefferson designed for grades 6-8 and 9-12. The first part, Life and Legacy, includes media galleries such as ...more
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Ken Burns in the Classroom offers a two-part film series on Thomas Jefferson designed for grades 6-8 and 9-12. The first part, Life and Legacy, includes media galleries such as "Thomas Jefferson as a Personification of U.S. History," "Inquiry Design Model: Was Thomas Jefferson Really a Great Man?", and "Analyzing Thomas Jefferson's Portrayal in Ken Burns' Film." The second part, "Declaration of Independence", focuses on the lesson "We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident: Analyzing the Declaration of Independence." Each resource includes supporting materials for both teachers and students and can be shared via Google Classroom or social platforms, such as Pinterest, Facebook, X, email, or Remind. All content is aligned with New York State Standards.
tag(s): declaration of independence (17), jefferson (20), presidents (145)
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Students can use Class Tools reviewed here to create a timeline of events leading up to the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Students can use Figma reviewed here to compare and contrast Thomas Jefferson with another president.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pop Culture - PBS Learning
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6 to 12
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PBS LearningMedia's American Experience Popular Culture collection brings America's cultural history to life through engaging video clips and classroom resources that explore how entertainment,...more
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PBS LearningMedia's American Experience Popular Culture collection brings America's cultural history to life through engaging video clips and classroom resources that explore how entertainment, media, sports, and everyday life have shaped our national identity. These free, standards-aligned materials help students understand how popular culture reflects and influences society, featuring fascinating stories about music, movies, sports heroes, fashion trends, and cultural movements that defined different eras. Each resource includes essential questions, teaching tips, background readings, and student activities that make it easy to connect historical popular culture to contemporary trends students recognize today. Whether you're exploring the impact of television, examining how music movements sparked social change, or discussing how popular culture reflects American values, this collection offers captivating content that helps students see history as the vibrant, living story of real people and the cultural moments that shaped our world!
tag(s): 1910s (19), 1920s (12), 1960s (31), cultures (242), great depression (30), womens suffrage (63)
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After watching The Crash of 1929 - Primary Resources: Headlines, students can use Story Maps, reviewed here to create a cause-and-effect diagram for the Crash. Students can review the Annie Oakley series to create a digital story using Book Creator, reviewed here that includes famous Americans. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post questions after each video.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Queen Lili'uokalani - Unladylike 2020
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4 to 8
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The profile of Queen Lili'uokalanii offers educators a compelling multimedia resource to explore the life and legacy of Hawaii's first and only sovereign queen. The site features a...more
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The profile of Queen Lili'uokalanii offers educators a compelling multimedia resource to explore the life and legacy of Hawaii's first and only sovereign queen. The site features a short documentary film, historical context, and primary sources that delve into her efforts to restore native Hawaiian rights, her opposition to U.S. annexation, and her cultural contributions as a composer of over 150 songs, including "Aloha 'Oe." This resource is suitable for middle and high school students and can be integrated into lessons on U.S. imperialism, indigenous resistance, and women's leadership in history. Educators can utilize the site's materials, which include a standards-based lesson plan, to foster discussions on colonialism, cultural preservation, and the role of women in political movements.
tag(s): composers (21), hawaii (10), women (178), womenchangemaker (67)
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Introduce students to the song "Aloha E'Oe," composed by Queen Lili'uokalani. Listen to a recording and read translated lyrics. Have students interpret the meaning of the song and consider its emotional and historical significance. Students create a two-column chart: one side for Queen Lili'uokalani's goals as a leader, and the other for the goals of the U.S. government during the annexation of Hawaii. Discuss how these perspectives clashed and what values were in conflict. Share the video with students about Queen Lili'uokalani. As they watch, they jot down key words or phrases that stand out to them. Afterward, they can write a brief journal entry from the perspective of the queen or a Hawaiian citizen during her reign. Take advantage of the perspective-taking resources available from Project Zero Thinking Routines.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Williamina Fleming - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Introduce your students to the remarkable life of Williamina Fleming, a Scottish immigrant who began her career as a housemaid and became a pioneering astronomer at the Harvard College...more
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Introduce your students to the remarkable life of Williamina Fleming, a Scottish immigrant who began her career as a housemaid and became a pioneering astronomer at the Harvard College Observatory. Over her 30-year tenure, she discovered 10 novae, 310 variable stars, and 59 gaseous nebulae, including the iconic Horsehead Nebula. The website features a short animated documentary that details her journey and contributions to astronomy. Additionally, educators can access a free lesson plan and a Do-It-Yourself Screening Kit to facilitate classroom discussions and activities.
tag(s): stars (76), women (178), womenchangemaker (67)
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Students can learn more about the Catalog of Stars by using Kidrex reviewed here. Have students write a letter as if they were Williamina Fleming, addressing future scientists. Encourage them to include reflections on the challenges they faced, their scientific curiosity, and advice for future generations. Students can virtually visit space to learn more about the stars.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PBS Learning: The American West - PBS Learning: The American West
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9 to 12
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Discover videos, images, documents, and media galleries for grades 9-12 related to the American West. The media gallery and videos include "Buffalo Soldiers Fight Fires and Stereotypes,"...more
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Discover videos, images, documents, and media galleries for grades 9-12 related to the American West. The media gallery and videos include "Buffalo Soldiers Fight Fires and Stereotypes," "An Engineering Feat Transforms Los Angeles," and "Fight over Water Rights in the Owens Valley." Documents are from the Annie Oakley and Transcontinental Railroad series. Supporting materials for teachers and students are available. Share to Google Classroom or a Social Share (Pinterest, Facebook, X, E-mail, or Remind). All lessons are aligned to New York State Standards.
tag(s): railroads (16), westward expansion (41)
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Students can review the Annie Oakley or Transcontinental Railroad series to create a story using Book Creator, reviewed here of famous Americans. Students can use Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here to create a timeline for the transcontinental railroad. Students can also use Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here to create a promotional video to encourage people to use the transcontinental railroad.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ynes Mexia - Unladylike 2020
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4 to 8
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View this profile of Ynes Mexia, which offers educators a compelling multimedia resource to introduce students to a pioneering Mexican-American botanist and explorer. Beginning her...more
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View this profile of Ynes Mexia, which offers educators a compelling multimedia resource to introduce students to a pioneering Mexican-American botanist and explorer. Beginning her scientific career at age 51, Mexia defied societal expectations by traveling extensively across the Americas, collecting over 145,000 plant specimens and discovering more than 500 new species. A short documentary film, historical context, and primary sources highlighting her contributions to science and conservation are included on the website. Use the site's materials to foster discussions on scientific exploration, cultural heritage, and the impact of individual determination.
tag(s): explorers (66), plants (150), scientists (71), women (178), womenchangemaker (67)
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Challenge your students to imagine they are botanists like Mexia. They can invent a new plant species and draw it, labeling its parts and describing where it grows, what it needs, and how it helps people or the planet. Take students outside for a nature walk, where they can sketch or describe the plants in a science journal. After watching the video, extend the learning by asking students to create a "passport" for Ynes Mexia, including facts about her life, the countries she explored, and key discoveries. They can decorate it with stamps, maps, or sketches of plants. Teachers can make a template for a digital passport on Book Creator reviewed here or Genially reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Gertrude Ederle - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Make waves with the story of a record-breaking champion, Gertrude Ederle. Introduce your students to the groundbreaking athlete who became the first woman to swim across the English...more
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Make waves with the story of a record-breaking champion, Gertrude Ederle. Introduce your students to the groundbreaking athlete who became the first woman to swim across the English Channel, and did it faster than any man before her. This resource includes a 12-minute video, a detailed biography, and a timeline, making it ideal for lessons on perseverance, gender equality, and sports history. Educators will also find lesson plans, discussion questions, vocabulary support, and materials for diverse learners to enrich classroom learning.
tag(s): sports (84), women (178), womenchangemaker (67)
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Students can learn about Gertrude Ederle's world records by using Kiddle reviewed here. Students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to recreate Gertude Ederle's swim through the English Channel. Have students use Seesaw reviewed here to track Gertrude Ederle notable accomplishments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Experience: War - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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View this comprehensive resource for grades 6-8 and 9-12 that includes videos, images, primary documents, interactives, audio clips, and media galleries. Featured videos cover a range...more
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View this comprehensive resource for grades 6-8 and 9-12 that includes videos, images, primary documents, interactives, audio clips, and media galleries. Featured videos cover a range of topics such as War Letters - Photo Gallery: WWII Cartoons, Yellow Journalism | Citizen Hearst, Technology and WWI: The Transformation of Codebreaking During the Great War, How Radar Changed the Course of World War II, and several other topics. The media gallery highlights personal stories like Alice Paul and Women's Suffrage and Thang Do and Andrew Ly (escape from Vietnam) and several others. Educators will find lesson materials aligned to New York State Standards, along with sharing options for Google Classroom and social platforms. Some content includes sensitivity notices for mature themes.
tag(s): cold war (36), propaganda (9), vietnam (39), world war 1 (82), world war 2 (167)
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Students can use Google Drawing reviewed here to create a pros and cons chart after viewing the media gallery on U.S. Support for the Shah of Iran: Pros and Cons | Taken Hostage. After engaging in the lesson on Technology and WWI: The Transformation of Codebreaking During the Great War, students can input the technology transformation in MyLens reviewed here. Students can interview veterans and create a podcast using Anchor reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Sonora Webster Carver - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Read the inspiring story of Sonora Webster Carver, a daring equestrian and advocate for the blind. The site includes a 10-minute video, a detailed biography, and a timeline of her ...more
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Read the inspiring story of Sonora Webster Carver, a daring equestrian and advocate for the blind. The site includes a 10-minute video, a detailed biography, and a timeline of her life and accomplishments. Educators can access the content in a lesson plan format, along with a variety of classroom resources such as discussion questions, vocabulary, and materials designed to support diverse learners.
tag(s): women (178), womenchangemaker (67)
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Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to learn more about horse diving. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to highlight Sonora Webster Carver's work with the blind. Students can also watch her memoir titled "Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken."Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Louisiana Purchase: Interactive Lesson - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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The PBS LearningMedia interactive lesson "The Louisiana Purchase" offers educators a comprehensive resource to engage students in exploring the historical significance of the 1803 land...more
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The PBS LearningMedia interactive lesson "The Louisiana Purchase" offers educators a comprehensive resource to engage students in exploring the historical significance of the 1803 land acquisition. Through multimedia elements, including primary source documents, maps, and videos, students analyze the motivations behind the purchase, its constitutional implications, and its impact on the expansion of the United States. The lesson culminates in a written argument where students assess whether the Louisiana Purchase was a "most noble work." This resource fosters critical thinking and aligns with social studies curricula focusing on U.S. history and territorial expansion.
tag(s): constitution (102), louisiana purchase (6), maps (220), multimedia (55)
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Before viewing the resource, provide students with blank maps of the United States. Have them shade the original 13 states and guess which land was added during the Louisiana Purchase. After the lesson, compare maps and discuss. Ask students to write a series of journal entries using Book Creator, reviewed here or paper from the perspective of someone living during 1803--such as a French citizen, an American settler, or a Native American--reacting to the Louisiana Purchase. Encourage empathy, creativity, and historical detail. Divide the class into two groups: one representing President Jefferson's supporters and one voicing constitutional concerns about the purchase. Students can debate whether Jefferson overstepped his presidential powers, citing evidence from the lesson.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Maggie Lena Walker - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Who was the first African American bank president? Maggie Lena Walker was not only the first African American bank president, but also an entrepreneur. The site features a short video,...more
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Who was the first African American bank president? Maggie Lena Walker was not only the first African American bank president, but also an entrepreneur. The site features a short video, a biography, and a timeline. Please note that the video contains a warning indicating it may include sensitive content. The site allows you to view this content in a lesson plan format that connects to PBS LearningMedia. This site provides supporting materials for teachers and students, including discussion questions, resources for diverse learners, and vocabulary tools.
tag(s): banks (9), women (178), womenchangemaker (67), womens suffrage (63)
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Students can research the Good Idea Council using Kidrex, reviewed here. Students can use MyLens, reviewed here to create a timeline for the creation of St. Luke Penny's Savings Bank or the St. Luke's Emporium. Students can use Canva Edu, reviewed here to create a logo for either St. Luke Penny's Saving Bank or St. Luke's Emporium.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Louise Arner Boyd - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Learn the remarkable story of Louise Arner Boyd, the first woman to lead Arctic expeditions. The site features a short video, a detailed biography, and a historical timeline. Educators...more
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Learn the remarkable story of Louise Arner Boyd, the first woman to lead Arctic expeditions. The site features a short video, a detailed biography, and a historical timeline. Educators can access the content in a lesson plan format, along with supporting materials such as discussion questions, vocabulary lists, and resources for diverse learners, making it an accessible and engaging resource for classroom use.
tag(s): women (178), womenchangemaker (67)
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Students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to virtually visit the area/region Louise Arner Boyd explored. Have students research other Arctic lead expeditions using Kiddle reviewed here. Finally, students can use Seesaw reviewed here to write information regarding the findings from the different Arctic expeditions that Louise Arner Boyd led.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Experience: Women - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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Discover a rich variety of videos, interactive content, media galleries, and historical documents that highlight influential women and pivotal moments in history. Featured videos include...more
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Discover a rich variety of videos, interactive content, media galleries, and historical documents that highlight influential women and pivotal moments in history. Featured videos include women and topics such as Hillary Clinton, Eleanor Roosevelt, the Seneca Falls Convention, and the ongoing fight for voting rights. Media galleries showcase stories like Sandra Day O'Connor's path to the Supreme Court and early female pioneers in solar energy, such as "The Sun Queen." The collection also includes primary documents and biographies, including those on Pauline Newman, Annie Oakley, and Annie Turner Wittenmyer. All resources come with teacher and student support materials and are easily shareable via Google Classroom, Pinterest, Facebook, Remind, or email.
tag(s): women (178), womenchangemaker (67), womens suffrage (63)
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Students can complete the lesson available from PBS. Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to learn more about the time period. Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to make a book featuring famous women.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bessie Coleman - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Unladylike2020 highlights the inspiring story of Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license. The site features a 9-minute PBS video (with a note about...more
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Unladylike2020 highlights the inspiring story of Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license. The site features a 9-minute PBS video (with a note about potentially sensitive content), along with a detailed biography and timeline. Educators can access the content through a lesson plan, which includes helpful classroom resources such as discussion questions, vocabulary, and supports for diverse learners, making it a powerful tool for teaching perseverance, representation, and trailblazing achievement.
tag(s): aviation (40), women (178), womenchangemaker (67)
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Students can create a timeline using MyLens reviewed here to highlight the history of aviation. Students can learn more about Bessie Coleman's aviation show by researching online using Kiddle reviewed here. Finally, students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to map the flights that Bessie Coleman took.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Zitkala-Sa/Gertrude Simmons Bonnin - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Introduce your students to the inspiring life of Zitkala-Sa (Gertrude Simmons Bonnin), a Yankton Dakota writer, musician, and political activist. This resource delves into her journey...more
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Introduce your students to the inspiring life of Zitkala-Sa (Gertrude Simmons Bonnin), a Yankton Dakota writer, musician, and political activist. This resource delves into her journey from attending a Quaker missionary-run boarding school at age eight to becoming a powerful advocate for Native American rights. Zitkala-Sa co-composed and wrote the libretto for The Sun Dance Opera, the first American Indian opera, and co-founded the National Council of American Indians to lobby for increased political power for American Indians.
tag(s): native americans (116), politics (119), women (178), womenchangemaker (67)
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Have students read one of Zitkala-Sa/Gertrude Simmons Bonnin's books. Students can listen to her music and use Answer Garden, reviewed here to write down words that they feel as they are listening to her music, then view their word cloud. Finally, students can create a book using Book Creator, reviewed here to create a book of Indigenous rights activists.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Washington Crossing the Delaware Painting: Mount Vernon - PBS LearningMedia
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The PBS LearningMedia resource "Washington Crossing the Delaware" offers a short, accessible video that introduces students to Emanuel Leutze's famous 1851 painting and explores its...more
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The PBS LearningMedia resource "Washington Crossing the Delaware" offers a short, accessible video that introduces students to Emanuel Leutze's famous 1851 painting and explores its historical and symbolic significance. The video highlights how the artwork was intended to inspire unity and patriotism, especially during times of national division. The resource is designed for classroom use and includes discussion questions and background information to support historical thinking and visual analysis skills. It's an excellent tool for helping students understand how art can reflect and influence public perceptions of historical events.
tag(s): art history (111), presidents (145), washington (32)
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Show the painting without context and have students write short reactions or questions on sticky notes. Then, play the video and discuss how their initial impressions compare to what they learned. While watching the video, students can take notes on symbols in the painting (ex., the flag, Washington's posture, ice chunks) and then research what each might represent. Students find or create a modern artwork that conveys a message about unity, leadership, or patriotism, then compare it to Leutze's painting.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Susan La Flesche Picotte - Futuro Media Group
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4 to 8
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Read about Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, the first Native American woman to become a doctor in the United States. The website features a short video, timeline, and pictures that ...more
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Read about Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, the first Native American woman to become a doctor in the United States. The website features a short video, timeline, and pictures that tell her story -- how she helped care for people on the Omaha reservation and even started her own hospital. This site aligns with lessons about Native American history, healthcare, and women who made a difference.
tag(s): medicine (57), native americans (116), women (178), womenchangemaker (67)
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Using facts from the site, have students create a timeline using Time Graphics Timeline Maker reviewed here or Timelinely reviewed here of important events in Dr. Picotte's life. Include Picotte's education, becoming a doctor, and founding her hospital. Have students write a thank-you letter to a nurse, doctor, or health worker in their community, connecting their role today to the kind of work Dr. Picotte did in the past. Students can create a poster highlighting the life and legacy of Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte. They include her background, accomplishments, and a quote or reflection. Display posters as part of a "Women Who Made a Difference" gallery.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Nosotros: The Rise of Latino Influence in the US - MoCoCouncilMD
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5 to 12
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This video commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring local Hispanic and Latino residents who have made significant contributions to their community. The video features the Arbaiza...more
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This video commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring local Hispanic and Latino residents who have made significant contributions to their community. The video features the Arbaiza family, owners of La Casita Pupuseria; Pedro Matamoros of Frank's Burger Place; Tom Perez from the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs; Lt. Kathy Estrada of the Montgomery County Police Department; and Carlos Repreza of the Street Outreach Network. This video serves as an excellent tool to highlight the diverse roles and positive impacts of Hispanic and Latino individuals in various sectors, including business, public service, and community outreach. It can be used to foster discussions on civic engagement, cultural identity, and the importance of community contributions. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): communities (37), cross cultural understanding (176), hispanic (46)
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Students can research a Hispanic or Latino community leader in their own state or region and complete a slideshow using Genially, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here. Or have them reflect on how they might one day contribute to their community like the people in the video, and use these resources to create a presentation about it. As a class or in small groups, brainstorm questions and interview a Hispanic/Latino community member (virtually or in person).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Martha Hughes Cannon - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Learn the inspiring story of Martha Hughes Cannon, the first woman elected as a state senator and a trailblazer in public health. The site includes a 12-minute PBS video, an ...more
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Learn the inspiring story of Martha Hughes Cannon, the first woman elected as a state senator and a trailblazer in public health. The site includes a 12-minute PBS video, an in-depth biography, and a historical timeline. Educators can explore the content through a lesson plan format linked to PBS LearningMedia, with access to teacher and student resources, including discussion questions, vocabulary, and materials designed for diverse learners.
tag(s): senate (12), women (178), womenchangemaker (67)
In the Classroom
Students can use History in Motion, reviewed here to create a timeline of other women State Senators. Students can use Kidrex reviewed here to research more about the public health work that Martha Hughes Cannon did. Finally, students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to compare and contrast Martha Hughes Cannon to another woman State Senator.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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