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Learning About Immigration Through Oral History
Grades
6 to 8
tag(s): immigrants (34), immigration (68), migration (45)
In the Classroom
The library of Congress has put together an excellent lesson plan that simultaneously addresses the standards teachers need to focus on and one of the most important elements of history - oral evidence. Take advantage of this free lesson plan.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Ohio
Grades
5 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): states (124)
In the Classroom
Introduce this site on your interactive whiteboard or projector when students are studying states and creating reports, then allow students to explore on their own. Create (or have a group of students create) a scavenger hunt to find information included on the site. To show what they have learned from this site, challenge students to create an online graphic to share using DesignBold.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Louisiana
Grades
5 to 12In the Classroom
Introduce this site on your interactive whiteboard or projector when students are studying states and creating reports, then allow students to explore on their own. Create (or have a group of students create) a scavenger hunt to find information included on the site. To show what they have learned from this site, challenge students to create an online graphic to share using DesignBold.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Alaska - Alaska.gov
Grades
4 to 12In the Classroom
Share this site with students researching information for state reports. Rather than having students create traditional reports, replace these by making them online! Use PicLits, reviewed here. Take student learning a step further by modifing their learning and having students use a tool such as Zeemaps, reviewed here. This tool allows students to create audio recordings AND choose a location on a map (Alaska) where the report takes place. Explore the site with students when learning about different states, ask students to tell what they know then compare to information provided on the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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North Dakota - North Dakota.gov
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): states (124)
In the Classroom
Share this site with students researching information for state reports. Rather than having students create traditional reports, replace these by making them online! Use PicLits. Take student learning a step further by modifying and having students use a tool such as Zeemaps. This site allows students to create audio recordings AND choose a location on a map (Alabama) where the report takes place. Explore the site with students when learning about different states, ask students to tell what they know then compare it to information provided on the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Kentucky - Kentucky.gov
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): states (124)
In the Classroom
Share this site with students researching information for state reports. Rather than having students create traditional reports, replace these by making them online! Use PicLits, reviewed here. Take student learning a step further by modifing and having students use a tool such as Zeemaps, reviewed here. This site allows students to create audio recordings AND choose a location on a map (Alabama) where the report takes place. Explore the site with students when learning about different states, ask students to tell what they know then compare to information provided on the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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State of Alabama - Alabama.gov
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): states (124)
In the Classroom
Share this site with students researching information for state reports. Rather than having students create traditional reports, replace these by making them online! Use PicLits, reviewed here. Take student learning a step further by modifing and having students use a tool such as Zeemaps, reviewed here. This site allows students to create audio recordings AND choose a location on a map (Alabama) where the report takes place. Explore the site with students when learning about different states, ask students to tell what they know then compare to information provided on the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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State and Local Governments
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): states (124)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a resource if making state profiles during an American History or Government class. Assign students different states to study, allowing them to research specific aspects about their assigned state. To modify learning and show what they have learned from this site, challenge students to create an online infographic to share using Visme.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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State and Local Government Resources - Library of Congress
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): states (124)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a resource if making state profiles during an American History or Government class. Assign students different states to study, allowing them to research specific aspects about their assigned state. To modify learning and show what they have learned from this site, challenge students to create an online infographic to share using Visme.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Winning the Vote - Smithsonian Institution
Grades
4 to 12In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free lesson plans hosted on this site! This would be a great addition to a US government class, just make sure to save it as a favorite to allow for easy retrieval later on.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Current Legislative Activities - Library of Congress
Grades
6 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): congress (40), house of representatives (8), senate (10)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a reference for finding information about specific legislation to supplement your unit. For example, teachers working on a unit about civil rights can find information about laws regarding equality and the progress that has been made. Likewise, this can be used during discussions on the Legislative Branch, Separation of powers, Healthcare reform, environmental policy, etc. A great resource for a US government class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Supreme Court - The Supreme Court of the United States
Grades
7 to 12tag(s): supreme court (27)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a resource to find recent court cases that have come before the Supreme court as well as a means to search for opinions, writings, biographies, etc. US government teachers will be able to use this site during a unit or lesson on the judicial branch, or during a class debate about a specific piece of legislation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Tour the U.S. Capitol - US Government
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): architecture (76)
In the Classroom
If teaching about initial plans for the construction of DC and how those developed, use the images from this site to compliment a class discussion or lecture. Within the teacher and students page, there are numerous images that detail L'enfant's original ideas for DC. Teachers can incorporate these in graphic organizers or even a slide-show over the interactive whiteboard.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Capitol - An Interactive Tour - University of Virginia
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): architecture (76)
In the Classroom
Use any of the separate sections on this website as learning center or stations during lesson(s) on the architecture and symbolism of our capitol's historic buildings. Have students explore the site individually or cooperative learning groups as an introductory activity. Because there is a lot of material on the site, create follow-alongs to guide students and highlight what is most important on the site. For help making easy graphic organizers use Graphic Organizer Maker, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Congressional Directory
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): biographies (94), congress (40)
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Use this site as a starting point for students working on biographies or research projects about specific congressmen. Although the biographies are short, they provide other resources that could easily be followed up!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Civics Online
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): elections (82)
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Mosaic America on Film: Fact Versus Fiction - Yale University
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): cross cultural understanding (172), cultures (179)
In the Classroom
Use this lesson plan to add multicultural perspectives to various lessons throughout your US history curriculum. Although intended to be taught separately, these lessons could easily be modified to fit within your pre-determined units, making the content more accurate. Make sure to add this one as a favorite to allow for easy retrieval later on!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Life, Liberty and The Pursuit of Happiness - Yale University
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): american revolution (82)
In the Classroom
If in need for some new material during a lesson on the American Revolution, take advantage of this one provided by Yale University. Just make sure to save it as a favorite on your classroom computer, to allow for easy retrieval later on.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Eye Behind the Camera: the Voice Behind the Story - Yale University
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): civil rights (203), racism (79)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of this free lesson plan during a unit on racism and civil rights! Make sure to save this one as a favorite on your classroom computer to allow for easier retrieval later on.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ellis Island - Original Images
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): immigration (68), migration (45)
In the Classroom
Use the images on this site to create a "picture walk" in your classroom, introducing the topic of immigration in the 19th and 20th century. Select 10-15 of the more powerful and diverse images, hanging them up in different locations around your classroom. Have students rotate around the classroom every 30-45 seconds, jotting down what they observe and infer about each image until the entire class has completed the circuit. After the class is back in their seats, have a class discussion based on what they observed and what this says about the immigration experience. A great way to get students thinking about the content in a way that's more personal and lecture-less!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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