Standard Course of Study :: Social Studies

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Change in a Democratic Society, Lesson 1 of 3: This lesson will demonstrate how art can imitate society. Students will learn about democracy in America through an examination of and a Paideia seminar on "The Sword of Damocles," an oil painting by British painter Richard Westall. This lesson should be used after a study of colonial times in America and through the American Revolution.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Sharyn West.

Changes in a Democratic Society, Lesson 2 of 3: This lesson is the post seminar activity to the Changes in a Democratic Society, Lesson 1 of 3. Students will participate in tiered assignments reflecting on the Westall painting, "The Sword of Damocles," and the prior day's Paideia seminar on that painting.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Sharyn West.

Changes in a Democratic Society, Lesson 3 of 3: This lesson is a follow-up lesson to the Changes in a Democratic Society, Lessons 1 and 2 of 3. Students will reflect upon and respond to a sculpture by Auguste Rodin, "Monument for the Defense of Paris." Permission has been granted by Ackland Art Museum to use the following sculptures: "Monument for the Defense of Paris" (Auguste Rodin) and "Wisdom Supporting Liberty" (Aime-Jules Dalou).; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Karen Wagoner.

W.A.R. (Wars Are Real): This lesson plan allows students to research various American wars and conflicts that have occurred during the history of our country. It is designed as an end of the year project to cover a lot of our history in a short amount of time.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Jane Landreth.

Revolutionary tea parties and the reasons for revolution: Contains five activities for students exploring the context and significance of the Boston Tea Party of 1774. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Why Do We Remember Revere? Paul Revere's Ride in History and Literature: Contains four activities for students to examine how the historical Paul Revere's ride differs from the account in Longfellow's poem, then reflect on why this event is so significant in American cultural history. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities