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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Social Studies: Bathroom Vandalism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research vandalism of bathrooms in various schools. they survey students, janitors, and school administrators about their views on vandalism and how to prevent it. Young scholars then develop a plan to solve the graffiti...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Social Studies: A Quiet Protest

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the protest by Gallaudet University students concerning the hiring of a new school president. They investigate laws related to protests and present their findings to the class in a multimedia show, oral report, or debate.
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Article
US National Archives

Nara: Prologue Magazine: Prelude to Mc Carthyism: The Making of a Blacklist

For Students 9th - 10th
This lengthy article in the Prologue Magazine, a publication from the National Archives, details the operations of the Attorney General's List of Subversive Organizations, or AGLOSO, which was used in compiling information based on...
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Primary
Other

Janet Reno vs. American Civil Liberties Union

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete transcript outlining the court case between Janet Reno, U.S. Attorney General, and the American Civil Liberties Union, in which the Communications Decency Act was declared unconstitutional.
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Website
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Anthony Romero

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Anthony Romero, Executive Director of the ACLU, has used his talent and career in law to fight for the civil rights of others.
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Handout
National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Helen Keller

For Students 9th - 10th
Undeterred by deafness and blindness, Helen Keller rose to become a major 20th century humanitarian, educator and writer.
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Handout
Other

Aclu: Women's Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains a summary of the role of the ACLU in gaining women's rights in a variety of areas. Informative timeline is available.
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Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Civil Liberties in Wartime

For Students 9th - 10th
This website contains an interactive timeline about the history of civil liberties at wartime.
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Handout
Other

Aclu: Sybil Liberty About Your Right to Equality in Education

For Students 9th - 10th
At this resource, you can find out what rights the US Constitution guarantees you in regards to obtaining equal educational opportunities.
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Handout
Other

Aclu: Title Ix the Nine

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographies of nine visionary people who supported equal opportunity for women in education and sports.
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Website
Other

Aclu: American Civil Liberties Union

For Students 9th - 10th
Official home of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Learn about American news, what's going on with the Supreme Court and new legislation, and more at this online interest group.
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Article
Other

The American Civil Liberties Union: Crystal Eastman

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the role and responsibility of Crystal Eastman in the Woman's Rights Movement in general and the suffragist movement in particular.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Monkey Trial

For Students 5th - 8th
A very good look at the Scopes Monkey Trial that pit prosecuting attorney, William Jennings Bryan against defense attorney, Clarence Darrow. Read about the issues, the media circus at the trial, and eventual outcome. Find the basis of...
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Graphic
Other

Commission for Commemorating 350 Years of American Jewish History: Felix Frankfu

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A picture of Felix Frankfurter, one of the founders of the American Civil Liberties Union.