The Homefront: America during WW II – 7883
Summary Students analyzed the impact of World War 2 on the homefront in America. Students used various forms of media to directly access the best …
CategorySocial Studies
Write a Bill – 8123
Summary In this 9-week long project, AP Government students take on the role of both interest group lobbyists and lawmakers. Issues of interest are selected …
It’s Your Business – 7924
Summary Having a hard time getting your students to connect to history? This lesson ties the present day concept of “Shark Tank Sales Pitch” to …
First Graders Leading the Way – 7160
Summary Our class first met to set a purpose for studying famous Americans and decided it was important to learn more about these leaders because …
Pick Me! Election 2013 – Tailoring Campaign Advertisements with Surveys — 8406
Summary Students in Government classes were learning about political campaigning and opinion polls, while students in English 12 classes were learning about persuasive appeals. After …
Exploring the World through Wildlife – 7360
Summary During social studies instruction, these second graders have been learning about the seven continents and the five oceans. Each of the students chose a …
Secession Investigation – 7812
Summary In this lesson, students use Voyant, a digital textual analysis tool, to analyze the Declaration of Secession for one of four Confederate States (South …
Roller Coaster Through The Curriculum – 7001
Summary A small group of advanced 4th grade students were given the special task of creating something that would help the other 4th graders do …
Famous American Palooza – 7282
Summary The students will learn about citizens who worked to defend the basic principles that formed the foundation of a republican form of government. The …
SP Trekkers – 7080
Summary In the course of their Virginia Studies in fourth grade and their study of Henrico County in fifth-grade, students were familiar with both the …