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World War I political debate
In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 4.7
In this lesson for grade six, students will use their knowledge of World War I to debate whether Germany should have paid reparations following the war.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies)
By Shea Calloway.
CareerStart lessons: Grade six
This collection of lessons aligns the sixth grade curriculum in math, science, English language arts, and social studies with potential career opportunities.
Format: (multiple pages)
And justice for all: The Trail of Tears, Mexican deportation, and Japanese internment
Many textbooks mention the Trail of Tears, but fail to mention that this early displacement of an ethnic minority is only the one of many legally-sanctioned forced relocations. This lesson will address the displacement of American Indians through the Trail of Tears, the forced deportation of Mexican Americans during the Great Depression, and the internment of Japanese American citizens during WWII.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 and 11–12 Social Studies)
By Patricia Camp.

Resources on the web

African American World
A multifaceted resource providing information from PBS, NPR, and the Encylopaedia Britannica about African Americans. This website targets many audiences and age groups and encourages discussion of their materials via online forums. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: PBS
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
This website is devoted to the history of slavery and the Underground Railroad, this and also provides guidance and strategies for combating current prejudice and racism around the world. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center