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I do solemnly swear: Presidential inaugurations

Presidential inaugurations have been solemn ceremonies and uninhibited celebrations. They are carefully scripted and they are unpredictable. They reflect tradition and they reflect the moment. This unit from EDSITEment, consisting of five lesson plans,... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

Provided by: EDSITEment

I hear the locomotives: The impact of the Transcontinental Railroad

In this lesson, found on the EDSITEment website, students analyze archival material in order to make connections between the arrival of the railroads and many of the changes that occurred subsequently in the United States and its territories. They learn... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

Provided by: EDSITEment

Jamestown changes

In this lesson, students will study census data showing the names and occupations of early settlers of the English settlement at Jamestown, Virginia, to discern how life changed in the Jamestown settlement in the first few years after it was founded. The... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

Provided by: EDSITEment

Jazz in America - The National Jazz Curriculum

Lesson plans, a comprehensive jazz resource library, a teacher’s manual, assessments and more can be found on this site that celebrates the rich heritage of jazz. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz

John Brown and the Underground Railroad

In this lesson from Xpeditions, students will analyze John Brown's attitudes and actions against slavery. They will then compare Brown's views with those of other people who were active in the Underground Railroad and the abolitionist movement. They will... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 11 Social Studies)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Justice Learning

Start with current issues that directly effect student's lives and work toward historical context and civic competence using the materials from NPR and the New York Times. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Justice Talking

Kids in the House

The Clerk is an officer in the United States House of Representatives, and Kids in the House is the Office of the Clerk's official website for parents, teachers and kids to learn about Congress.Meet the Clerk section teaches about the... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: United States House of Representatives

Landmark Supreme Court Cases

Provides a full range of resources for educators to use when teaching about landmark supreme court cases. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Street Law

Landmark: The United States Capitol Building

This is set of three lesson plans exploring what makes the U.S. Capitol symbolically important. Presented with a variety of archival documents, students can answer that question for themselves. Working in small groups, the students will uncover and share... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies)

Provided by: EDSITEment

Learning about research and writing using the American Revolution

This lesson combines historical research and acrostic poetry. After listing all they know about the American Revolution, students work in groups to answer the questions they have about this historical period. Then, after reading If... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Learning Network: New York Times On The Web

The New York Times On The Web's Learning Network offers daily lesson plans, education news, and current events quizzes and daily news summaries for students. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: New York Times

LearnNPS

Kids can find information on the NPS parks before they visit, complete a series of activities to qualify for an award, and send Web Ranger e-cards. There are also links to NPS park websites, full of information and activities. Teachers can find hundreds of... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: National Park Service

The legacy of Pearl Harbor

This lesson, from the National Geographic Xpeditions web site, introduces students to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and asks them to consider the reasons why Japan might have wanted to expand its territory in the early 1940s. They'll also consider... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Let freedom ring: The life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Students listen to a biography of Martin Luther King, Jr., view photographs of the March on Washington, and study King's use of imagery and allusion in his “I Have a Dream” speech. After studying King's use of imagery and allusion, they create... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts and Information Skills)

Provided by: EDSITEment

Lewis & Clark: The National Bicentennial Exhibition

Get ready for an adventure! Captivating images and engaging activities will leave you no choice but to join the 1804 journey across North America with Lewis & Clark. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Missouri Historical Society

Lewis and Clark: A Legacy to Remember

In this lesson, students will design a memorial that illustrates the legacy of the Lewis and Clark expedition from a geographic perspective. This lesson should be done after the students study the Lewis and Clark expedition or view the large-format film... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Lewis and Clark: Building a Lasting Legacy

In this lesson from Xpeditions, students will discuss the significant contributions made by Native Americans and other team members during the Lewis and Clark expedition. Students will draw or make a diorama that focuses on the geographic perspective of... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3 and 5 English Language Arts, Information Skills, and Social Studies)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Lewis and Clark: Native American Contributions

In this lesson from Xpeditions, students will learn about specific instances in which Native Americans helped the Lewis and Clark expedition overcome obstacles. The expedition faced many difficult challenges, due primarily to the group's lack of knowledge... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Lewis and Clark: Overcoming Obstacles

In this lesson, students will discuss the challenges and obstacles the Lewis and Clark expedition faced, focusing on how geographic information can influence a decision. Students will work cooperatively to make a decision, and experience the difficulty... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Lewis and Clark: Same place, different perspectives

In this lesson, students will write about several encounters between the Lewis and Clark expedition and various Native American groups from the viewpoint of an expedition member or one of the Native Americans. Students can see the large-format film Lewis... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3 and 5 Social Studies)

Provided by: Xpeditions