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Eckstine, Stayhorn, and the Dorseys: Masters of Swing

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the history of swing music. In this music history lesson, students research the Dorsey Brothers, Billy Eckstine, and William Strayhorn to learn about swing music. Students define swing, develop a timeline of events in...
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Invention Timeline

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students conduct a research project looking at the origins of the Korean language. To create a context for the investigation they first look at the invention of some common items.
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A Digital Family Tree Trip Through Time

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research their family history by creating a family tree and using online tools. For this family tree lesson, students use bubbl.us to research their biographical information and web the data. Students create timelines for their...
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Ute Indians: Past and Present

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the history of the Ute Indians. In this Ute Indians lesson, 4th graders complete a KWL chart about Ute Indians and read the online Ute Indian Fact Sheet. Students study examples of Ute culture, where the Ute Indians...
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Breaking Barriers with Melba Pattillo

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students are introduced to individuals who made the civil rights movement a success. They examine, analyze and interpret the events and people who had a significant and stirring impact on the course of history through stories, interviews...
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Constructing Things

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze the history and art in the Constructivism movement. For this art analysis lesson, students analyze and consider the material types in the art form. Students complete image based discussion. Students work in groups using...
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Native Lands: Indians in Georgia , Losing Ground: Removal, 1802-1838

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students investigate the removal of the Creek Indians from Georgia. Students read the story of the Creek removal from Georgia, locate sites mentioned on a map, and create a related timeline. Students share their thoughts on the Creek...
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Historical Context: Discovering a Painting

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze a work of art.  In this historical context instructional activity, students research the time period in which the art they observed was created.  Students consider differing opinions about a work of art. 
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The History of Dentistry

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore about dentistry's ancient roots and modern history. They read a brief history and answer questions on a comprehension work sheet. Also, students explore dentistry by reading the Historical Overview on the History of...
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Making a Pictorial Timeline

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students create a pictorial timeline of a biographical character. In this timeline lesson, students create a slide show illustrating the life of the person from a biography they've read. Students also use Kid Pix to create a pictorial...
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Escher-Esque Tessellations

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Middle and high schoolers participate in a seven-part lesson creating Escher-Esque tessellations. They demonstrate their knowledge of geometric transformations after viewing a PowerPoint presentation, conducting Internet research, and...
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Arthur: The Once And Future King

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Middle and high schoolers work in groups to research tales of King Arthur, using primary sources. They present the major themes and symbols from these stories, and discuss how they still relevant in today's world. Use this lesson to...
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Constructing a Timeline of African History

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars create a timeline of African History. In groups, they research and describe eight different important periods in the country's history. They apply this information to compare and contrast them and how it has allowed...
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E.T. Phones Home: The History of the Telephone

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create illustrated timelines of the telephone's history. In groups, they research 25-year sections beginning in 1876. Once each group has completed their portion of the timeline, they are all assembled to create one banner.
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An Enthusiastic Age: A History of Minoan Pottery

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explore and gather relevant facts from a website about Minoan pottery. They present their information to the rest of the group in different ways: PowerPoint, handouts, timeline.
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Timeline of 9/11

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore the series of events that cumulated in the events of September 11, 2001. They understand the importance of the events of September 11, 2001 and the effect on US history. They createa timeline utilizing photos and visual...
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American History Through Architectural Masterpieces: Monticello

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the life of Thomas Jefferson, explore great American landmark Monticello, discover relationships between climate, geographical factors, and time as to what kind of architecture was used, conduct research online, write a...
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African Americans and the Move West

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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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American History Review

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils examine how people have contributed to American history, regardless of culture, race or religion. They develop a sense of pride for their own efforts, as well as for the efforts of others. They also study how to work both...
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The Flight of Amelia Earhart Teaching Guide

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Amelia Earhart's accomplishments and strength of character extend beyond her status as one of the first female aviators in America. Elementary and middle schoolers learn about Earhart's early life and the historical context surrounding...
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The First Thanksgiving Feast for Grades 3-5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Scholars examine the first Thanksgiving through books and interviews while they complete a KWL chart. Pretending they are part of the feast, learners craft a scrapbook page that features images related to their experience. Pupils reflect...
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Time Marches On

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the times of Colonial America by creating a timeline.  In this U.S. History instructional activity, students research a teacher-directed website about African Americans in early colonial times.  Students utilize their...
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An Introduction to Islam and Muhammad

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students view a video regarding Islam and take notes on the video as they watch it. They complete a vocabulary sheet, timeline sheet, and worksheet regarding what they learned about Islam.
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“Home on the Range”

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders analyze the song "Home on the Range" and identify its meaning and setting.  For this timeline and retelling lesson, 4th graders use dictionaries to find definitions of unfamiliar words, create a timeline and retell the...

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