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Lesson Plan
National First Ladies' Library

Recovery! Coping with the Effects of a Natural Disaster

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore natural disasters and the devastation caused by them. Using specified websites, learners examine how people rebuild after a disaster. In groups, they design and rebuild a community and conclude by writing an essay...
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Unit Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: San Francisco Earthquake

For Students 9th - 10th
The 1906 earthquake in San Fransisco nearly wipes out the city. Read and view footage and information of this catastrophic event.
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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: See, Hear and Sing

For Students 3rd - 5th
Lots of history of American music with fun links and audio clips, most from the 20th century. A neat site to learn more about America's past.
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Handout
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: The Black Death: Satan Triumphants

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive lecture is about the Black Death and how it was perceived by the masses.