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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 (177), 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.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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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): 1960s (54), cold war (36), propaganda (9), vietnam (39), world war 1 (83), world war 2 (168)
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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 (177), 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 (101), louisiana purchase (6), maps (219), 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 (177), 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 (177), 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 (177), 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 (41), women (177), 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 (120), women (177), 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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4 to 10
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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 (109), presidents (146), 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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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 (177), 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 (177), womenchangemaker (67)
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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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Washington Crossing the Delaware - WGBH
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Discover an engaging exploration of Emanuel Leutze's iconic 1851 painting. Students can explore various aspects of the artwork through labeled sections and informative layers, gaining...more
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Discover an engaging exploration of Emanuel Leutze's iconic 1851 painting. Students can explore various aspects of the artwork through labeled sections and informative layers, gaining insight into the historical context and the diverse individuals represented. This resource serves as a valuable educational tool, encouraging students to analyze art to gain a deeper understanding of historical events and figures.
tag(s): art history (109), presidents (146), washington (32)
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Have students select a figure from the painting (using the labeled sections on the site) and write a journal entry or short narrative from that person's point of view. Using the interactive commentary on historical accuracy, students can make a T-chart using Online Productivity Suite, reviewed here comparing facts vs. artistic choices in the painting. Students recreate the scene with a modern twist--imagining a different setting, era, or group of people crossing for a cause. They can draw, write, or perform their reinterpretation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Experience: School Integration - PBS LearningMedia
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9 to 12
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The American Experience: School Integration collection provides educators with a curated selection of documentaries and educational resources that explore the complex and often challenging...more
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The American Experience: School Integration collection provides educators with a curated selection of documentaries and educational resources that explore the complex and often challenging history of school desegregation in the United States. Topics include the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, the experiences of the Little Rock Nine, and the broader national struggle for educational equity during the civil rights era. Some of the materials contain sensitive content, including depictions of racism and social unrest, and should be reviewed for age-appropriateness before classroom use. These powerful stories and primary sources support critical discussions about justice, equity, and historical change.
tag(s): 1950s (32), civil rights (219), racism (82), segregation (20)
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Show students historical photos from the integration era (such as the Little Rock Nine or protest scenes). Students can analyze what they observe, infer emotions, and compare them to a modern-day school setting. In small groups, have students research key events in school desegregation and create a collaborative timeline (digital, using Timelinely reviewed here, or physical) with brief descriptions and images. Have students research a current issue related to educational equity (ex., school funding, access to AP courses, or discipline disparities) and compare it to challenges faced during desegregation. Inspired by the real stories in the collection, students can create a short video using Powtoon reviewed here or digital story using Genially reviewed here that highlights a person or event from the school integration movement, using historical facts and personal reflection.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Grace Abbott - Unladylike 2020
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6 to 12
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Introduce your students to the groundbreaking work of Grace Abbott, a pioneering social reformer whose legacy continues to influence child welfare and immigrant rights today. The profile...more
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Introduce your students to the groundbreaking work of Grace Abbott, a pioneering social reformer whose legacy continues to influence child welfare and immigrant rights today. The profile on Abbott offers a compelling 9-minute PBS video, an informative biography, and a historical timeline that bring her story to life. As the highest-ranking woman in the U.S. government from 1921 to 1934, Abbott led the Children's Bureau, championing legislation to end child labor and improve maternal and infant health. Her efforts were instrumental in the development of the Social Security Act, laying the foundation for modern social welfare programs. This resource provides educators with valuable materials to explore themes of social justice, public policy, and women's leadership in the early 20th century.
tag(s): 20th century (169), women (177), womenchangemaker (67)
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Students can use Google Keep reviewed here to take notes while watching the video. Students can use Figma reviewed here to compare Grace Abbott to another woman featured on the site. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to post questions and comments about Grace Abbott.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Primary Documents in American History - Library of Congress
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This site links viewers to primary resources for the 19th Amendment, where women gained the right to vote. Ratified on August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment was first introduced to ...more
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This site links viewers to primary resources for the 19th Amendment, where women gained the right to vote. Ratified on August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment was first introduced to Congress in 1878. From the left menu, the Digital Collections offers papers from Carrie Chapman Catt, Clara Barton, and Congressional Publications. There are also External Resources and Print Resources on the left menu. Within the external links is a framework from the National Archive called DocsTeach: Women's Rights and Roles in American History. This is a public resource from the Library of Congress; therefore, no registration is required.
tag(s): 1920s (25), 20th century (169), constitution (101), noregistration (16), primary sources (120), womens suffrage (63)
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Engage students with primary documents by creating a HyperDoc or a Choice Board to explore. Within the external links embedded in this site is a framework from the National Archives called DocsTeach and many more links that can be converted into lesson plans. Teachers can also pair this site with the National Historic Site of Women's Rights. Using Storymap JS, reviewed here ask students to create a timeline of Women's Suffrage, to analyze photographs or summarize a subtopic of the 19th Amendment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Experience: The Natural Environment - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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The "American Experience: The Natural Environment" collection provides educators with a curated selection of documentaries and resources that examine pivotal environmental events and...more
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The "American Experience: The Natural Environment" collection provides educators with a curated selection of documentaries and resources that examine pivotal environmental events and movements in American history. Topics covered include the fight over water rights in California's Owens Valley, the environmental advocacy of biologist Rachel Carson and her seminal work Silent Spring, and the impact of industrialization on natural landscapes. These materials provide valuable insights to enhance classroom discussions on environmental history and policy.
tag(s): california (18), earth day (60), environment (249), roosevelt (18), water (102)
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After viewing a clip about Rachel Carson, students can create an informational poster using Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here or digital slides using Google Slides, reviewed here highlighting her contributions, the environmental movement she inspired, and modern parallels. Students are assigned roles (ex., conservationist, industrialist, community member) to debate an environmental policy decision from one of the featured stories. Inspired by historical environmental activism, students can create a podcast, using Buzzsprout, reviewed here or Spotify for Podcasters, reviewed here addressing a current environmental issue in their community or globally.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Experience: Government - PBS LearningMedia
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The American Experience: U.S. Government collection offers educators a diverse range of video clips, documentaries, and lesson resources that explore the foundations, functions, and...more
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The American Experience: U.S. Government collection offers educators a diverse range of video clips, documentaries, and lesson resources that explore the foundations, functions, and evolution of the American government. Designed for middle and high school students, the collection features engaging content on topics such as the Constitution, the presidency, the judicial system, civil rights, and landmark legislation. These materials help bring history and civics to life through real-world examples and historical narratives, supporting teachers in fostering civic understanding and critical thinking in the classroom.
tag(s): atomic bomb (9), bill of rights (36), branches of government (66), coal (7), cold war (36), courts (25), presidents (146), stock market (13), vietnam (39), world war 1 (83), world war 2 (168)
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In small groups, have students role-play founding delegates and "reimagine" part of the Constitution for today's world, using background knowledge from the videos. After exploring a short video clip on a U.S. government topic (ex., branches of government or the Bill of Rights), students can summarize what they learned in a one-minute oral presentation or written response. Students can choose a civic issue (voting rights, checks and balances, due process) and create a short video using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here or moovly, reviewed here explaining its importance, using inspiration and facts from the collection.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Margaret Chung - Unladylike 2020
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Introduce your students to the remarkable life of Dr. Margaret Chung, the first American-born Chinese woman to become a physician. Graduating from the University of Southern California...more
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Introduce your students to the remarkable life of Dr. Margaret Chung, the first American-born Chinese woman to become a physician. Graduating from the University of Southern California Medical School in 1916, Dr. Chung overcame significant racial and gender barriers to establish a successful medical career. She founded one of the first Western medical clinics in San Francisco's Chinatown and became affectionately known as "Mom Chung" to over 1,500 servicemen during World War II, whom she supported through mentorship and care. Dr. Chung also played a pivotal role in advocating for the creation of the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES), the women's branch of the U.S. Naval Reserve. This resource includes a 10-minute PBS video, a comprehensive biography, and a timeline of her achievements. Educators will find accompanying lesson plans, discussion questions, vocabulary lists, and materials designed to support diverse learners, making it an invaluable tool for exploring themes of perseverance, social justice, and women's contributions to history.
tag(s): women (177), womenchangemaker (67), world war 2 (168)
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Students can document the medical accomplishments of Margaret Chung using Canva's Timeline Infographic Templates reviewed here. Students can research the various timeline periods/wars that Margaret Chung lived through by using Kiddle reviewed here. Students can learn more about the comic book "Real Heroes," which features Margaret Chung.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ken Burns Classroom: The Civil War - PBS LearningMedia
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9 to 12
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The Ken Burns Classroom: The Civil War collection provides educators with a comprehensive suite of resources centered on Ken Burns's acclaimed nine-part documentary series about the...more
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The Ken Burns Classroom: The Civil War collection provides educators with a comprehensive suite of resources centered on Ken Burns's acclaimed nine-part documentary series about the American Civil War. This collection includes full-length episodes, curated video clips, primary source documents, and lesson plans designed to deepen students' understanding of the war's multifaceted impact on American society. Topics covered encompass key battles, influential figures, and the social and political ramifications of the conflict. These materials are tailored to support middle and high school curricula, providing valuable tools to engage students in critically analyzing this pivotal period in U.S. history.
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In the Classroom
Use short video clips and primary sources from the collection to create a gallery walk. Students can rotate through stations featuring different individuals' perspectives (soldiers, enslaved people, nurses, etc.). Have students analyze a short segment from the documentary and identify how Ken Burns uses narration, archival images, music, and quotes. Divide students into groups to represent different historical figures or regions. Debate topics could include states' rights vs. federal authority or the causes of the war. Students can choose a real or fictional character who lived during the Civil War and write journal entries reacting to the events depicted in the documentary. Consider creating the journals digitally using Book Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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