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Centennial: Have I Got a Story for You

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify the clues that folklore provides about Utah's past, and create a piece of folklore for a place or event in or near their community.
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Little Kids Rock

The Latin Rhythms of “Despacito”

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
When you hear the first few beats of "Despacito," the unrivaled Latin pop hit of 2017, you can't keep your feet from moving! A music analysis lesson plan examines the intoxicating hit by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee and introduces the...
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Curated OER

Russia's Colony: A Story of the Colony Through Primary Sources

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students read "Epidemic Timeline and Confessional Lists from Katmai 1831 and 1845." They construct a picture of life in Alaska during the Russian period.
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Russia's Colony: A Story of the Colony Through Primary Sources (Part 1)

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students review the Russian American Timeline connected to the Russia's Colony unit narrative.
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Pellagra Case Study

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine a case study documenting the experience of three teens in the 1920's era with a disease (Pellagra) which was prevalent throughout the United States, most particularly in persons with a corn based diet. They create a...
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Myth, Legend and Folklore

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine the role of myths and folklore in the Native American culture. They listen to examples of oral history and write their own. They share their story with the class.
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Discovering American Identity through Writings and Paintings, 1800-1845

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders view paintings to determine the identity of the United States in a specific time period. As a class, they listen to their teacher give the title of the painting and they write a prediction about what the painting might be....
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Ta he thaw nu ha la tu-Traditional Oneida Song

For Teachers K - 12th
Students practice singing a traditional Oneida song. They discuss the meaning in both the English and Oneida languages and how the words to this song demonstrate important feelings for the Oneida people.
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Exploring & Creating Mythology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read and compare mythological stories from ancient cultures from around the world. In small groups they read a myth and present the storyline and themes to the class, and write an original mythological story of their own...
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The Three Faces of William Penn

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars analyze art depicting William Penn. They analyze three different paintings discussing the symbolism, artistic elements, and depiction of Native Americans in each painting.
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Curated OER

The Rain Cycle

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders draw the rain cycle. In this rain cycle activity the students listen to the story The Legend of the Bluebonnet by Tommie DePola. As they listen to the story they sketch what is happening. The students write a sentence for...
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Aztec and Mayan Mythology

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders write myths to show tolerance in creation. They read from both the Aztec and Mayan eras and develop an understanding of the similarities and differences of these two closely related cultures. They track the travels of...
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Center for Civic Education

To Amend or Not to Amend, That's Been the Question...Many Times

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Looking for some ideas for how to celebrate September 17, Constitution Day? Check out a packet that focuses on the factors that are considered in the amendment process. Class members examine the amendment process and the types of...
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Center for Civic Education

Historical Analysis of Constitutional Amendments

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Each of the 27 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution were adopted within specific economic, political, social or cultural, and international contexts. As part of their Constitution Day/Week studies, seniors investigate these factors for...
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California Historical Society

Understanding California

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Here is a beautiful handout through which learners can explore the history of California, from the earliest Europeans to visit the Golden State up through its experiences during the Great Depression and position in the modern world. 
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Center for Civic Education

Matching Game with the US Constitution

For Teachers K - 3rd
In September we celebrate Constitution Day. Begin the celebration with a grand conversation about the US Constitution. Follow up the in-depth discussion with a learning game in which scholars match terms to images such as the...
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Live from Channel 22

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore 1920s America. In this American history instructional activity, students research primary and secondary sources in order to examine the events and noteworthy people of the time period. Students use their...
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Harvest Celebrations Around the World

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners, working in groups as cultural anthropologists, research harvest festival around the world. They design a Harvest web page based on their research.
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Heritage Hunt

For Students 5th - 12th
In this history scavenger hunt worksheet, students respond to 17 fill in the blank, short answer and drawing questions in an effort to help them better understand the information that can be found at the North Dakota Heritage Center.
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Early American Oral Tradition Lesson Plans

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students open their minds to the relevance of early American myths and legends by sharing their own family stories.
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Immigration in the Connecticut River Valley

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discuss and compare immigration during the 18th century to the Connecticut River Valley to that in America during the turn of the century.
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University of Calgary

Canada's First Nations: Native Creation Myths

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's an introduction to the creation myths of Canada's First Nations, which contains a brief look at the themes and content of these stories, as well as the problems that arise when they are translated. Includes links to the creation...
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Montana State University: Blackfeet Creation Story

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the story of creation through the eyes of the Blackfeet Native Americans. This site features a description of their legend of creation.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of the American Indian: Indigenous Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Indigenous Geography helps you develop key understandings on nine different dimensions as they relate to six Native communities located in the Western Hemisphere. Learn about the creation stories, place boundaries and landmarks, calendar...

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