Lesson Plan
University of California

History Project: Chicago Race Riot, 1919

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson for high school students explores the race riot in Chicago in the summer of 1919. Students are asked to explain the reasons for the riot and address the questions in the lesson. Included are excerpts from 26 primary source...
Article
Other

Japanese Canadian History: The War Years and Beyond: Years of Sorrow and Shame

For Students 9th - 10th
The internment of Japanese Canadians during World War II is a dark time for human rights in Canada. The Japanese Canadian History Project looks at events and the impact on the Japanese community, and on the broader Canadian community.
Website
Other

Internet Learning Tree: A Brief History of the Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
An anecdotal history of the people and communities that brought about the internet.
Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Stories From Veterans

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of the Library of Congress Veteran History Project, these stories tell of life altering occurrences events that occurred while on a mission, and the wait for those at home. These are historical and primary-source first person...