+
Lesson Plan
1
1
Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary

Ingenious: Franklin Assembles a Scientific Community

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Few Americans have heard of the burgeoning scientific community known as the America Philosophical society, started by none other than Benjamin Franklin. With inquiry, research, and discussion, high schoolers come to understand their...
+
Activity
Union Elementary School District

Famous Dead People Project

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Despite the slightly off-putting title, the instructions and activities detailed in these project guidelines for researching a noteworthy figure will serve as a fantastic supplement to your next famous person research assignment. 
+
Handout
Shakespeare Globe Trust

Fact Sheet: Audiences

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
In Shakespeare's time, people could attend a play at the local theatre for as little as one penny. Using an informative handout, scholars learn about the typical London audience member during the 1600s. Readers explore how theatre...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

They Also Serve

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners explore the roles women played during World War II. They design a recruiting poster telling women of the ways in which they can serve their country today and present their posters to the class.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mother's Nature

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss the term "women's issues". Students read "Pulling Strings: Invoking the Moral Authority of Moms." Students explore and evaluate women's movements throughout American history. Students synthesize discoveries by...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Suffrage - When, Where, and Obstacles to Overcome

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders research the history of women's suffrage. They develop and form opinions on the right to vote. They discuss the many factors that influence voting and how other countries view women's suffrage.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The High and the Flighty

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students study women aviators and act out a talk show-style interview with one of them. They plot Amelia Earhart's flights on a map.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lady Sings the Blues

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners explore women and music in the 20th century. In this music lesson, students study the relationship between literature and music through The Color Purple and music by Ethel Waters, MA Rainey, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Ella...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cleopatra

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the significance of notable women in history. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students debate the importance of Cleopatra and other notable women after they conduct research about the women.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Acting Legally

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students analyze potential challenges that immigrant women have in the workforce.  In this history lesson, students identify specific problems immigrant women face, then brainstorm possible solutions in their group.  The final assignment...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Family Life in the Federal Period

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the evolution of a small New England town, Deerfield families and diversity of jobs in a town. They also explore how families functioned and how the roles of women changed.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Debate: Is Cheerleading a Sport?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research how women are perceived in sports. They debate the issue of whether cheer leading should be considered a sport and are scored on student made rubrics.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

My Secret War: The WWII Diary of Madeline Beck: Lesson 11

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore world history by participating in a class game. In this propaganda lesson plan, 5th graders identify Madeline Beck and the role women played during World War II. Students create fictitious propaganda posters and...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

People behind the Civil Rights Movement

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners identify the people actively involved in the Civil Rights Movement. In this United States History lesson, students watch the video "Eyes on the Prize" then participate in a class discussion about the video.  Learners also select...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

West Virginia State Museum Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore historic West Virginia. In this US history instructional activity, students examine primary sources and political cartoons that depict the issues of statehood for West Virginia and the role that those played in the Civil...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Piece by Piece

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners study quilts. For this history/geometry quilt lesson, students discover the history behind quilt making and get a chance to make quilt blocks of their own. They work independently to make a quilt block out of construction paper...
+
Interactive
Curated OER

Georgia O’Keeffe

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 3 short answer questions about Georgia O'Keeffe. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Middle Passage

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore slavery conditions by viewing a video clip on the Internet. In this slave ship instructional activity, 5th graders discuss the transportation of black men and women from Africa to the United States in the 1700's and...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

My Secret War: The WWII Diary of Madeline Beck: Lesson 6

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore women's rights by discussing the events of WWII. In this American work force lesson, 5th graders identify the events that led to World War II and how women helped fight the war through non-violent efforts. Students...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Fun with Surnames: Fun Trivia Quiz

For Students Higher Ed
Covering a unit of surnames, linguistics or the history of the English language? Then this might be a great pre-test or sponge activity for you. Test learners' knowledge of how and where certain surnames originated. As with all Fun...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduce Others to a Woman Who Changed the World

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students research an important woman and share her story with others. The report can serve as a public service announcement to be read over the school public address system, or a short, informative speech delivered in one of your classes.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Women in the West

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explain how women in the West obtained the right to vote. They list at least three Colorado women, along with their major contributions, who helped shape the American West.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Injustice on Our Plates: Immigrant Women

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the plight of undocumented workers. In this social justice lesson plan, students research undocumented workers as well as consumer boycott movements and write about their impressions.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Studying History through Journal Keeping

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students read and write journals to relate to events of the past, in this case the Oregon Trail travels. They watch a video and read journal accounts dealing with the trip to the West as they attempt to keep a journal of what the trip...

Other popular searches