Students discover labor issues of the 1800's.  In this Pennsylvanian history lesson plan, students research the case of Mary Harris Jones and discover her work as a labor activist.  Students discuss the case together in class.

Learners examine the roles of mothers and grandmothers by looking at black-and-white photographs of one American family and comparing that family's multi-generational story with their own. In this mothers and grandmothers lesson plan,...

High schoolers examine urban growth in America. In this urbanization lesson, students watch segments of the Discovery video "Urban Growth in America." High schoolers conduct further research pertaining to the industrial revolution, New...

Seventh graders research the life of Fredrick Douglass. In this Fredrick Douglass lesson, 7th graders read about his life and discuss it. They write poetry describing his experience as a slave and create their own monument for Fredrick...

Eighth graders explore the effect of World War II from a financial standpoint. In this World History activity, 8th graders review World War II through teacher lecture, reading and viewing pictures and cartoons, then discuss the hardships...

Students research what Native Americans looked like in order to dispel common stereotypes.  In this Native American history lesson, students begin by drawing their mental picture of an Indian, then they research North American...

Students investigate the Native Americans of the Muscogee Creek and their use of the land. In this U.S. history lesson, students investigate the importance of the deer for the Muscogee Creek peoples' way of life and the many uses they...

Tenth graders study the role that places like the Joliet Arsenal played in how women were view in American society during and after World War II. They interview a person from the World War II era about the job they performed and how...

Choosing from a list, researchers investigate topics that range from the women in the American Civil Rights movement to the quest for equal rights in Iraq and Afghanistan. Although the plan is not detailed, a link to a PBS site that...

Students write a children's story in which the characters are encouraged to speak out for the equality of women. They create a character and plot outline that includes details and supporting statements for women's rights. A brief 2-3...

Students read excerpts from poems from women who lived during the Middle Ages. They match the correct document to statements on a workshee they are to complete.

Fifth graders compare families of the past and families of today. In this medieval families lesson, 5th graders complete a chart to compare lives (work, marriage, names, etc) as well as the role of women during the time period. Students...

Students research and analyze the role of women in our society and question the demands placed on women having to deal with issues concerning appearance, their persona's, costumes, dress as well as the choices they make in the...

Combine subjects with a cross-curricular writing exercise. Although limited as an engaging or interactive activity, this African Civilizations activity has learners responding to 3 clear and simple prompts, each of which can easily lead...

A unit covers many aspects of the Civil War. Over six weeks, fifth graders delve deep into the history of slavery, the Civil War—before, during, and after—Abraham Lincoln, women's contributions, the Emancipation Proclamation, and...

This writing worksheet instructs students to read a short paragraph about Susan B. Anthony, then write 5 questions to 5 answers. This worksheet would be quite useful when teaching students about sentence structure, and different types of...

Young scholars examine information, pictures and questions on the internet to better explain the lives of medieval women.

Learners identify and explain the significance of key terms, such as: 19th Amendment, Femisnism, Flappers, Immigration and Jobs in Wisconsin. They identify and analyze viewpoints, events, social classes, and people of various years.

Pupils identify and research various women and their roles in military history. They describe how modern political positions are affected by differences in ideologies and viewpoints that have developed over time. Finally, students...

Third graders, in groups, debate Women's Rights and compare women of the past to the women of the present.

Tenth graders view women's lives in a north Indian village around 1970 with pictures.

Eighth graders, in groups, describe the activities of Arkansas women during the Civil War.

In groups, describe the role of Daisy Bates and Elizabeth Eckford in Desegregation.

Describe the role of Daisy Bates and Elizabeth Eckford in Desegregation.