Social Studies — Grade 9

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 Social Studies)

By Pernell Collett.

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Weeping camel: Common characteristics of rituals

In this Xpeditions lesson, students identify characteristics of traditional and modern rituals found in different cultures. Through reading articles and watching videos of several rituals, students identify some of their characteristics. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic

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)

Provided by: National Geographic

Genographic's legacy: Preservation and projections

In this Xpeditions lesson, one of a multi-part unit on the Genographic Project, students consider ways in which the project is impacted by scientific and technological advances, including those in life sciences, communications, and transportation. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science and Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic

Dramatizing History in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible"

Students examine some of Arthur Miller's historical sources and read a summary of the historical events in Salem. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

Provided by: National Endowment for the Humanities

Cultural characteristics influence a region's character

Students analyze demographic data and explore relationships between several cultural characteristics of nations. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9 and 11–12 Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic