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Lesson Plan
Alabama Department of Archives and History

Al Dept of Archives & History: African Americans: Reconstruction Lesson [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
With this lesson plan, learners learn about the lives of African Americans during Reconstruction. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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Handout
Alabama Department of Archives and History

Alabama Dept of Archives and History: Alabama History Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a timeline for Alabama history since prehistory. Students can click on the timeline for specific time periods. Also provides links to other Alabama sites.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Department of Archives and History

Alabama Dept. Of Archives and History: Wwi and Alabama's Rainbow Division [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th
This lesson plan contains a PowerPoint and other downloadable resources on World War I and Alabama.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Department of Archives and History

Alabama Dept of Archives of History: Alabama Farm Life in Great Depression [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This lesson aids students in understanding the devastating impact that the Great Depression had on average Americans, with a focus on farmer in Alabama. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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Primary
Alabama Department of Archives and History

George Wallace, Gubernatorial History

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of Wallace's time as Governor of Alabama and his changing stance on civil rights (includes a transcript of his first inaugural address.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Department of Archives and History

Adah: Using Primary Sources in the Classroom: Slavery Unit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A website with lesson plans for various grade levels on slavery, using primary sources.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Department of Archives and History

Adah: Riding the Bus Taking a Stand

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Teacher activities and primary documents that can be used when teaching the story of Rosa Parks and The Montgomery Bus Boycott.
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Handout
Alabama Department of Archives and History

Alabama Department of Archives and History: Alabama Governors: Thomas Bibb

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical sketch of Thomas Bibb, focusing on his political career in Alabama.
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Handout
Alabama Department of Archives and History

Alabama Department of Archives and History:alabama Governors: William Wyatt Bibb

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical sketch of William Wyatt Bibb, with a focus on his role in Alabama politics.
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Handout
Alabama Department of Archives and History

Alabama Department of Archives and History: Alabama Governors: Israel Pickens

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biographical sketch of Alabama's third governor, Israel Pickens, focusing on his role in establishing a state bank.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Department of Archives and History

Alabama Department of Archives and History: Changes in Transportation Over Time

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
The student will compare and contrast the different modes of transportation during the early 20th century and present-day America using historical photographs. Included are links to photos, a printable worksheet, and extension and...
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Website
Alabama Department of Archives and History

Alabama Department of Archives and History: Hank Williams: A Look Back

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of primary source materials about Hank Williams includes newspaper articles from the 1940s and 50s, magazine covers, and photographs.
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Activity
Alabama Department of Archives and History

Alabama Dept of Archives and History: Make Your Family Tree [Pdf]

For Students K - 1st
A good way to help keep up with grand parents, great grandparents, and great-great grandparents is to draw a family tree. Here are some tips on how to make one.