Standard Course of Study :: Social Studies

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George Washington and Frederick Douglass letters: Recognizing point of view and bias: This lesson uses two letters written by famous individuals. Frederick Douglass, a well-known former slave who became a leader of the American abolition movement, escaped from slavery in Maryland to freedom in New York in 1838. George Washington was a large slaveholder in Virginia (as well as the first president of the United States).; Format: lesson plan (grade 9 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Karen Cobb Carroll, Ph.D., and and NBCT.

Those Feuding Greeks!: This lesson is designed to familiarize students with the philosophical, political, economic, military and social differences between Athens and Sparta.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Social Studies); By Pernell Collett.

Don't be fooled by a photograph: Students will discuss how a photograph conveys information, and how changing that photograph can change its message. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5–10 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

First class first? Using data to explore the tragedy of the Titanic: Students analyze and interpret data related to the crew and passengers of the Titanic, drawing conclusions to better understand if social status affected the outcome. Students will use computer spreadhsheets and graphing to assist in the analysis. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Computer Technology Skills and Social Studies); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

John Brown and the Underground Railroad: Students analyze John Brown's attitudes and actions against slavery and then compare Brown's views with those of other people who were active in the Underground Railroad and the abolitionist movement. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Perception of place: In this Xpeditions lesson, students write paragraphs describing their perceptions of a specified place and compare notes to see the variety of ideas and feelings toward this place. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic