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Understand what you read Presentations and Activities Presentations look across the American Memory collections to investigate curricular themes. They include historical background, helping to tell the story behind the theme. American Memory TimelineA comprehensive look at America's history, through primary sources... a teacher's wish, come true! TeachersStudents (Gr. 8- 12) The Branding of AmericaWhat are "brand name" products? ElectionsHow have elections changed over time? TeachersStudents (Gr. 5- 12) Fill up the CanvasWhat was the historical significance of the Lewis and Clark expedition? TeachersStudents (Gr. 4-12) From Fantasy to FlightUse these Resources from the Library of Congress documenting the history of flight the dreams, fantasies, experimentation and inventions that came before and after the historic achievement of the Wright brothers. TeachersStudents (Gr. 5-12) The Great American PotluckWhat can we learn about a nation from its food? TeachersStudents (Gr. 4- 12) TeachersStudents (Gr. 6-12) TeachersStudents of all ages

The Teacher's Corner - Lesson Plans, Worksheets and Activities Overview - The Grapes of Wrath - Lesson Plan Back to Lesson Plans Lesson Overview Students use ethnographic research to enhance their reading and understanding of The Grapes of Wrath. The ability to identify and locate specific cultural artifacts in a piece of literature helps students to understand the symbolic connotations of those elements. Specific objects and activities have stories of their own which support the larger, more global themes of a piece of literature. Ethnographic research helps students to see the connection between the social, cultural and literary contexts of literature. Objectives Students will be able to: Create museum exhibits of literary symbols. Standards Time Required Three weeks Recommended Grade Level Topic Arts & Culture City & Regional History Era Great Depression and WWII, 1929-1945 Credits Linda and David Lackey

Lisa Nielsen: The Innovative Educator My e-Products We use cookies so we can provide you with the best online experience. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Otherwise, we'll assume you're OK to continue. <div style="text-align:center;padding:4px 0;color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><a href="/AfcTool/popup? Interactive Lessons & Ideas These lesson plans were perhaps the most popular activity for last year's Digital Learning Day. The links provide a ready-made activity that you can use with your students on Digital Learning Day and beyond. You will see that each lesson includes a full lesson plan and a short video introduction from the Digital Learning Day teacher who submitted the lesson. If you plan to use a lesson on Digital Learning Day in your classroom or school, make sure to add this activity to our map. Visit the toolkits for more lesson plans, tools to use, and tips from teachers in specific areas! I Am Malala In this innovative lesson plan, students explore the power of social media in calling for change, while also improving their understanding of various cultures and social issues that impact other parts of the world. Video Introduction Lesson Plan Activity Rubric Inquiry-Based Research This great lesson has students practice online research skills by playing timed trivia games. Video Lesson Plan

Overview - To Kill A Mockingbird - Lesson Plan Back to Lesson Plans Lesson Overview Students gain a sense of the living history that surrounds the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Through studying primary source materials from American Memory and other online resources, students of all backgrounds may better grasp how historical events and human forces have shaped relationships between black and white, and rich and poor cultures of our country. This unit guides students on a journey through the Depression Era in the 1930s. Objectives Students will be able to: learn about the history of African Americans in the South through analysis of historical and literary primary source photographs and documents; demonstrate visual literacy skills; master research skills necessary to use American Memory collections; distinguish points of view in several types of primary sources; demonstrate the technique of recording oral histories; and write creative works that reflect the themes of racism, compassion, and tolerance in To Kill a Mockingbird. Standards

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