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United States History

Goal 11, Objective 11.06

Goal 11

Recovery, Prosperity, and Turmoil (1945-1980) - The learner will trace economic, political, and social developments and assess their significance for the lives of Americans during this time period.

Objective 11.06

Identify political events and the actions and reactions of the government officials and citizens, and assess the social and political consequences.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Civil rights protests and dilemmas
In this lesson students explore well-known civil rights protests then listen to two oral histories of individuals who protested in their own way to promote equality for African Americans. Students specifically will consider personal risks involved in protest.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 and 10–12 Social Studies)
By Kristin Post.
A Comprehensive Study of North Carolina Indian Tribes
Students will apply their research skills of gathering and validating information to study the eight state recognized American Indian tribes of North Carolina in order to create an Honors U.S. History Project. Students then will create a comprehensive study of those tribes to be compiled into a notebook to be copied and shared with the eighth grade teachers of North Carolina History in our county.
Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 Social Studies)
By Wanda Taylor.

Lesson plans on the web

Galluping away: Understanding how the Gallup Poll reflects shifting concerns in the United States
Students use selected Gallop Poll results to better understand causes and effects of the concerns of Americans in different periods within the latter half of the 20th century. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 Social Studies)
Provider: New York Times Learning Network