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African Americans and the Move West
Students examine the phases of the migration west and analyze the incentives for African Americans to move.They create a timeline of migration to the west along with charts depicting the changes in demographics of areas at selected...
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Celebrate Native American Cultures
Fourth graders use video, CD-ROMS, discussion, books and maps to further their understanding of the Wisconsin Native American's culture and contributions to American society.
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Decorated Writing Paper-- American Symbols
In this writing template, students use the decorated writing paper for any story or report writing task. The paper is decorated with a border depicting American symbols. The paper is lined for upper elementary age students.
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Native American Tribes in the Pacific Northwest- Crossword
In this Pacific Northwest Native American tribes worksheet, students demonstrate their knowledge on this subject by completing a fifteen word puzzle using clues.
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American West: Railroads
In these American West worksheets, students cut out the cards related to the American West and the railroads. Students match the cards together.
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Movement of African Americans in the United States During the Twentieth Century
Students examine data and maps to create migration maps of African-American movement in the Twentieth century. They analyze the patterns in the migration.
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African-American Participation in Wars and Conflicts
Students research the enlistment of African Americans, including particular divisions and individuals, in different conflicts. They access a narrative which contains excellent information they can use to research a variety of conflicts.
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The Land Promised: African-American Homesteaders
Students explore the story of African Americans with agricultural backgrounds who migrated west following the Civil War and availed themselves of the opportunity to homestead. They access a multi-media narrative imbedded in this plan.
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Political Cartoon Interpretation - (1886) American Imperialism
High schoolers analyze political cartoons. In this American Imperialism lesson, students examine "The Cuban Melodrama," and write their own interpretations of the political cartoon.
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American Imperialism
For this American Imperialism worksheet, students respond to 11 short answer questions about the concept and the statehoods of Hawaii and Alaska.
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The American Flag
Students examine the history and origin of the United States Flag. They identify each symbol and discover the proper way to display it. They discuss how the flag itself has played a part in recent events.
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African Americans in California’s Heartland – The Civil Rights Era
Events related to the Civil Rights Movement in Sacramento, California during the 1960s offer class members an opportunity to compare the nonviolent resistance approach favored by Dr. Martin Luther King and the NAACP with those of the...
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Debunking the Myth of the American West
Students participate in a close reading. They examine the text closely for implied and hidden meaning, dissect the story to understand the text as a written craft, and discuss significant details and overall meaning of story. They...
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Images of the American Revolution
Students analyze several documents as they research the Revolutionary War. They evaluate documents and examine them for bias and perspective. They use their research to write monologues from the point of view of a famous Revolutionary...
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Songs of Native Americans
Students listen to chapter from novel When Legends Die by Hal Borland, listen to traditional Lakota song, discuss feeling song induces and in what circumstance it may be used, and examine connection between cultural music and family...
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Native American Basket Making
Students design a unique basket plaque incorporating at least one symbol from their chosen tribe. They also identify, share, and give rationales for the symbols in basket plaques. Whole class discussion jig-saws their discoveries.
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