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The Opper Project, Using Editorial Cartoons in the Classroom - These standards-based, teacher-created, primary source lessons are based on editorial cartoons covering more than a century of American history.

The Opper Project , Using Editorial Cartoons in the Classroom: These standards-based, teacher-created, primary source lessons are based on editorial cartoons covering more than a century of American history.

Teaching History with Historic Clothing Artifacts

Teaching History with Historic Clothing Artifacts : The History Teaching Institute in conjunction with The Ohio State University Historic Costume & Textiles Collection provides lesson plans to teach history using historical clothing artifacts.

Cold Cases: Lessons in Historical Skills and Methods

Cold Cases: Lessons in Historical Skills and Methods : These standards-based, teacher-created, primary source lessons feature primary source materials from the Byrd Polar Research Center archives at Ohio State—all organized around the theme of polar exploration.

United States History

United States History Lesson Plans : Here you will find a variety of lesson plans for elementary, middle, and high school grades. Most of these use primary sources, and all were prepared by teachers.

The Great War in Global Context

The Great War in Global Context includes teacher created lesson plans, bibliography, and links to online resources that address the military, diplomatic, political, and cultural aspects of World War I.

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World War II Lesson Plans were created by participants at a summer institute for educators (Ohio Chautauqua).

The Scientific Revolution

The Scientific Revolution : These lesson plans examine science, society, and culture from the 16th to the 18th centuries.

Ohio Chautauqua 2008: Inventors and Innovators

Inventors and Innovators Lesson Plans were created by educators at a summer institute (Ohio Chautauqua).

European History, 1450 - Present

European History, 1450 - Present : These lesson plans include several primary-source based lessons.

Central Asia in World History

Central Asia in World History : These are lesson plans in World History, World History AP, Geography, Family and Consumer Science, English, Journalism, Media Studies, and Global Studies for teaching Central Asia in World History.

Back to History: American History Lesson Plans

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Back to History: American History Primary Source Activities

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The Holocaust

The purpose of this lesson plan is to place a human face on the Holocaust , by focusing on survivor's testimony, letters and journals from survivors and those who were killed, and poetry.

The French Revolution

This lesson plan focuses on the French Revolution and how it challenged political, social and cultural norms in European society.

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This lesson plan addresses the effect the Industrial Revolution had on people and industry.

American History

These lesson plans focus on American history and integrate a variety of primary sources.

The Slavic Center at Ohio State University also has many K12 teacher resources, including some online teaching modules by some of our History Department faculty and graduate students. Check out their website here .

Direct links to the online teaching modules:

  • " From Population Exchange to Ethnic Cleansing: Forced Migration in 20th-Century Eastern Europe " by Dr. Theodora Dragostinova. Format: Youtube video with a  fully accessible transcript available .
  • " An Introduction to Uzbekistan " by Henry Misa, Alisher Khaliyarov, and Dr. Madina Djuraeva. Format: u.osu.edu website.
  • " Medical and Healthcare Innovation in Estonia " by Dr. Lorraine Wallace and Steven Mousetes. Format: Youtube video with a  fully accessible transcript available . PowerPoint available for download through  Knowledge Bank .
  • " An Overview of Czech Language, History, and Culture " by Ashton Kimbler. Format: Youtube video with a  fully accessible transcript available .
  • " Youth Culture in Postcommunist Romania " by Dr. Adela Lechintan-Siefer. Format: Google website with embedded content.

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What to Teach in an Elementary History Curriculum

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Have you ever wondered what you ‘should’ teach in an elementary history course? This post is for you! It can help you choose an elementary history curriculum or you can use it as a starting point to create your own homeschool history curriculum.

Of course, homeschool parents can teach whatever they think is important, but some families want to make sure their students’ lessons align somewhat closely with the public schools.

Kids often begin homeschooling when they are in elementary grades. Parents might want to be aware of public school standards for two reasons. They want to:

  • Stay ‘on track’ because they plan to enter the public school system at some point.
  • Exceed the public school requirements.

I have fallen into both categories. My family first began homeschooling when my oldest was in first grade. We planned to return her to our local elementary school within a year or two.

It didn’t take long until we decided to homeschool for the long haul. At that point, we wanted to give our kids the very best education we could, which meant going beyond the standard expectations.

Elementary history units often include a mix of:

  • History – American History and World History

Basic Economics

Many of these topics naturally overlap, so don’t feel like you need to teach each one on its own.

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How I Created This List

First I researched the standards for public elementary schools in North Carolina, where I live. I jotted down the main objectives for each content area and elementary grade level.

Then I looked at a list of the best states for education . I was only interested in the K – 12 ranking because colleges throw off the general rank number. Currently, Massachusetts is number 1 in K – 12 education and New Jersey is number 2.

I visited the Massachusetts Board of Education website and read through all of the Kindergarten – fifth grade social studies standards. Then I did the same for the New Jersey Board of Education.

These three states gave me a pretty good idea of what topics are generally included in an elementary history curriculum.

Let me make it clear that unless your state homeschool laws say otherwise, you do NOT have to teach exactly what public schools teach. You are the director of your homeschool and get to decide what to teach.

With that said, many parents do want to cover the standard topics. You can adapt it to your homeschool by choosing the most appropriate style of learning, resources, and format for your children.

Topics to Cover

  • Contributions of different groups to American culture
  • Folklore in local communities
  • National holidays (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, etc.)
  • National symbols – flag, bald eagle, Statue of Liberty, White House, etc.
  • National songs – Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful, My Country Tis of Thee, etc.
  • National texts – Pledge of Allegiance, Constitution, Declaration of Independence, etc.
  • Timelines show the order of events
  • Contributions of community figures
  • Reasons for migration
  • History of your state
  • Voyages of European explorers to North America
  • European contact with Native people
  • Interaction between Europeans, Native people, and Enslaved people
  • 13 Original colonies
  • Middle passage
  • American Revolution
  • Creation of the Constitution
  • Native people’s cultural regions of North America
  • Westward expansion
  • Acquisition of new states
  • French and Indian War
  • Features on a globe – continents, oceans, lakes, rivers, bays, mountains, peninsulas, islands, deserts, etc.
  • Read a map, using the cardinal directions and map symbols
  • Compare different types of maps – Mercator and Peters
  • Positional words to describe locations
  • Types of landforms locally and around the world – mountains, deserts, plains, etc.
  • How the geography and climate of a location impact the development and lifestyle of communities
  • Memorize their address
  • Physical geography vs political geography
  • Characteristics of a country
  • State geography
  • States and capitals

Related: Rice Krispies Map for World Geography

  • Community helpers
  • Rights and responsibilities of citizens
  • Elections and voting
  • How people become citizens
  • Three branches of the federal government
  • Federal and state divisions of power
  • Structure of your state government
  • Roles of state and local leaders
  • State government, flag, and symbols
  • Rights that are protected under the United States Constitution
  • Needs and wants
  • Goods and services
  • Supply and demand
  • Natural resources of a region shape the consumption of a product
  • Money – spending and saving
  • Tr ade between the United States and other countries
  • Roles of producers and consumers
  • Renewable versus nonrenewable resources

You might be wondering why I didn’t organize this by grade level.

Every state teaches things in a slightly different order, so it really isn’t important to teach these topics in any set order.

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How to Use This List of Elementary History Topics

Create your own lesson plans.

One way to use this list of elementary history topics is to create your own curriculum and lesson plans. This gives you total flexibility to teach in a way that works for your homeschool, whether that is a classical approach, an eclectic style, or literature heavy with great books.

It is easier than you might think to create a personalized curriculum for your own kids. I have the full instructions listed in this post about how to create a curriculum , but you just need to choose what you want to teach, gather resources, and create a schedule.

Evaluate History Curriculums

This list can be a tool to help you evaluate elementary history curriculums before purchasing. If covering all of these topics is important to you, look at the scope and sequence of a curriculum. The scope and sequence lay out the order topics are taught.

Related: How to Choose the Right Homeschool Curriculum for Your Family

Questions about Teaching Elementary History

Can I teach more than the topics listed above?

Of course. You are the director of your homeschool and can choose what to teach. There are history topics not listed that are often enjoyed by kids, such as ancient history and ancient civilizations.

Elementary history curriculums tend to focus on U.S. history, specifically early American history, with a sprinkle of world history. Modern history is often excluded altogether, but you are free to teach any history topics that interest your family.

Can you recommend an elementary history curriculum?

When my kids were elementary students, my husband and I put together our own history curriculum. Every summer we would have a date night where we decided on ten topics to cover, one for each month of the school year. Then we would organize these topics by time period and choose resources.

Popular elementary homeschool history curriculums include:

  • Story of the World by Susan Wise Bauer (We liked the activity books.)
  • Mystery of History
  • Notgrass History
  • Beautiful Feet Books
  • Learning American History Through Literature

Be sure to research the elementary homeschool curriculum well before purchasing to make sure you agree with the worldview.

How can I combine history with other subjects?

History lessons pair well with language arts lessons. Historical books, even historical fiction, can help kids understand the perspectives of different people. Writing lessons can also revolve around historical events.

Is it important for kids to study history?

I think so. Teaching elementary kids history gives them a strong foundation that will set the stage for middle school and high school. The study of history also introduces them to different cultures and viewpoints.

Exposing young children to primary sources from an early age also makes them less intimidating.

What are fun ways to teach history?

  • Field trips
  • Picture books
  • Read alouds
  • Cooking recipes from certain time periods
  • Building historical places out of Legos or blocks
  • History Toobs

I hope this post helps you feel confident about teaching your elementary age children history!

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Lesson planning for any history course can be so overwhelming! While standards separate history into strands, periods, and geographic locations, there is still so much to get through! For instance, planning for US History includes everything in the United States. Between the 13 colonies to the Age of Exploration, there is so much to map out. Thankfully, there are US History lesson plans and curriculum map FREE resources to help! The below guides will ensure teachers cover all areas and have a plan for the entire year! 

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US History Lesson Plans & Curriculum Map 

Many times, teachers separate standards into units. This is an incredible way to include the standards and know there is structure to lessons. So, this resource contains editable lesson planning templates and an editable curriculum map for 7 units. This includes Ancient and Native Americans, the Age of Exploration, Colonist and Native American relations, and the 13 colonies. Additionally, it consists of events leading to the Revolutionary War, the Revolutionary War and Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution. 

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On top of the curriculum maps, an editable pacing guide ensures teachers will cover everything they need before the year ends. There are even curriculum binders, spines, and page dividers to keep all resources organized! 

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Honestly, this resource is a game-changer when lesson planning! 

FREE US History Curriculum Maps 

Teachers spend so much of their own money each year. So, there are US History lesson plans and curriculum map FREE resources! In this free curriculum map, teachers have units mapped out for the entire year! 

Specifically, this US History curriculum map includes units for Ancient & Native Americans, Age of Exploration, and Colonist and Native American relations. Additionally, there are curriculum maps for the 13  colonies, events leading to the Revolutionary War, and the American Revolution. There are even units for the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. 

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Now, this map includes more than just an overview of these units. It shows the unit’s week-by-week progression and how to combine this with the US History Complete Curriculum . 

Honestly, this set of curriculum maps will make planning a breeze! 

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History teachers know it is so hard to find high-quality resources. Sadly, this is often because other subjects have high-stakes testing. However, this aspect should not stop history teachers from having amazing lessons! Students need to learn about the world since they are future leaders. Thankfully, this curriculum resource has everything teachers need for a fantastic year of learning! 

Specifically, this resource contains 63 individual units and products. On top of this, there are 7 units in each of the 9 bundles! Honestly, this curriculum bundle includes everything teachers need for the entire year! 

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When it comes to planning, everything is ready to go and organized into units! For instance, students will learn about Ancient Americans, such as the Incas, in the Ancient & Native American unit. Furthermore, students will learn about the Northwest Passage in the Explorer unit. As the year continues, students will learn about Colonist and Native American relations, the 13 colonies, and the American Revolution. There are even units for the Declaration and Constitution. Every unit contains so much information to ensure students truly understand US History! 

The 9 bundles include editable lesson plans, curriculum maps, reading passages, bell ringers, and interactive notebook activities. Furthermore, there are projects, STEM/STEAM challenges, and assessments/exams. These highly organized bundles ensure students learn in so many formats. 

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It’s been said that history will repeat itself if we don’t learn from it. That’s why it’s so important that we find ways to give our students the tools and skills they need to look at the past from multiple perspectives. We have an obligation to tell the whole story—not just part of it. It’s a monumental task, but educators know how to rise to a challenge! To help you get started, here’s a list of the best history websites for teaching and learning.

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Teach History website

Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, this website makes history content, teaching strategies, resources, and research accessible. Quick links make it easy to find lesson plans specifically for elementary, middle, or high school students.

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Zinn Education websites for teaching history

Tell the more complete story with downloadable lessons and articles organized by theme, time period, and grade level. Based on the approach to history highlighted in Howard Zinn’s best-selling book A People’s History of the United States , these teaching materials emphasize the role of working people, women, people of color, and organized social movements in shaping history.

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Easily find materials based on American history topics! This site offers curriculum, lesson plans, online exhibits, essays, study guides, videos, and teacher resources.

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The Online Classroom shares the Wing Luke Museum’s full curriculum with teachers, parents, and students seeking engaging social studies, history, and ethnic studies content.

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Teaching American History is a free resource that brings together primary documents, continuing education, and community for American history teachers. Their free account access allows you to curate and print your own custom document collections.

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Teach with documents using the National Archives’ online tool to explore primary sources. Discover or create fun and engaging printable activities for your students.

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Today, we still see the absence of Black history and experience in our textbooks, required readings, STEM, and the overall curriculum of our educational system. This website will help you share the histories, stories, and voices that should be centered, honored, and uplifted in school curricula every day.

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Take a deep dive into categories including Historical Figures, Historic Events, Places, and more. You can even explore our world’s history in creative ways by journeying through Time or Color.

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This website, which has a special section for teachers, celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. These resources are part of a collaborative project of the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.

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Access comprehensive resources and materials that fulfill the requirements put forth by the FAIR Education Act. Includes lesson plans, books, and video resources sorted into elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.

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The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex offering vast digital resources and learning online. The site is well-organized, making it easy to select a topic to discover featured collections and stories or search through millions of digital records.

Facing History & Ourselves

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Through rigorous historical analysis combined with the study of human behavior, Facing History’s approach heightens students’ understanding of racism, religious intolerance, and prejudice; increases students’ ability to relate history to their own lives; and promotes greater understanding of their roles and responsibilities in a democracy.

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Debating Social Security: Understanding and Evaluating the Social Security Act of 1935

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The Federal Theatre Project: Analyzing Conflict Among Relief, Art, and Politics in 1930s America

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African Americans and the Democratic Party

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Franklin Roosevelt's Proposal for Reforming the Supreme Court: 168 Days of National Debate

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Continuity or Change? African Americans in World War II

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Japanese American Internment During World War II

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Post-War Suburbanization: Homogenization

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Brown v. the Board of Education: Success or Failure?

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  • Contrasting the North and South during the Civil War - Evaluating characteristics of the regions pre-war.
  • Criminal Justice Today - Student will have a working knowledge of the history of crime in america and how the UCR work.
  • Founding Fathers - The student understand traditional historical points of reference in U.S. history from 1877 to the present.
  • George Washington's Presidency - Discuss the steps Washington took to make the new government work.
  • Gandhi: A Memoir - Gandhi's appearance, personality and beliefs, and their contribution to India's Independence.
  • National Geographic Explorer - To have the students work together to gain information about Sacagawea. To have the students use their skills as reporters to gain information.
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  • Poetry and Paul Revere - Review concepts of basic poetry reviewing the role Paul Revere played during the American Revolution.
  • Progressive Reform Era - Students understand how economic factors have influenced historical events.
  • Shopping at the Market - This lesson introduces Mexican food and the history behind it.
  • The Evolution of The African American Experience - I will use two key figures in history (Frederick Douglass & Martin Luther King) to illustrate both the late Antebellum period and Civil Rights movement.
  • The Korean War - The student will understand the origin of the Korean war, as well as its lasting effects.
  • The Man Who Was Almost A Man - Students will make connections between the events and social attitudes of the time period, its influences on the author and the author's work.
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  • U.S. History Timeline Web Links - They will identify if the web sites are vaild sourses then students will create a resource for others to use when studing United States historical events.
  • Valuing Culture and Ethnicity - The students will be able to identify cultural and ethnic influences and characteristics in art.

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Commemorate Black History Month in your classroom with lesson plans and resources that cover topics ranging from civil rights events to discussions about race in current events. These lessons are appropriate for history, ELA and social studies classrooms, and include resources for students in middle or high school.

The March on Washington basic resources | Resources

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This resource page includes a quick guide to the March on Washington, an interactive timeline of the civil rights movement and a glossary of terms. Use these to get started on your classroom curriculum.

A history of discrimination and its consequences | Lesson Plan

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In this lesson for middle and high school students, students analyze what "The American Dream" means and what role racial discrimination may play in failing to attain that dream.

“I have a dream” speech as a visionary text | Lesson Plan

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Help your students connect to the rich imagery of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech by learning the history of the speech and then illustrating some of its most famous lines in this creative lesson plan.

“I have a dream” as a work of literature | Lesson Plan

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s delivered his most memorable speech, “I Have a Dream,” on August 28, 1963 before more than 200,000 people at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., as part of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

The Harlem Renaissance | Lesson Plan

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Students will learn about the social, cultural and political circumstances which gave rise to the Harlem Renaissance. They will also learn about the influences that inspired the work of the Harlem Renaissance’s artists and musicians. Finally, students will be given several opportunities to create their own Harlem Renaissance inspired work.

Racial equality — How far have we come and how far do we still need to go? | Lesson Plan

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Martin Luther King., Jr. dreamed of an America where people could "not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." Use this lesson plan to start a discussion in your classroom about where we are on the path to realizing this dream.

History of Juneteenth and why it's set to become a national holiday | Lesson Plan

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Explore and discuss the history and context around the Juneteenth holiday in the United States. Topics explored will include the history of racial injustice in the U.S., the Civil War and the limitations of the Emancipation Proclamation. Additionally, students will be encouraged to explore the modern significance of Juneteenth and its long-term impact.

Explore art and movement inspired by Jacob Lawrence's Migration series | Lesson Plan

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Have students engage in a "close reading" of a timeless Jacob Lawrence painting through art-making, observation and analysis, and learn about the history of the Great Migration in the process.

Teaching About Selma | Lessons and Resources from Teaching for Change

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Introduction to Selma | Lesson Plan

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Help introduce and engage students in the story of the March from Selma to Montgomery with clips from the film, "Selma", courtesy of Paramount Pictures. In the main activity, students will be asked to view three short videos about the March and critically think about the audience, message, and stereotypes seen.

Discrimination — fair or unfair? | Lesson Plan

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Make issues of fairness, justice and discrimination personal to your students with this lesson plan, which includes an activity with Dr. Seuss! This lesson is designed for students for students who have difficulty with verbal or written expression.

Leadership at the March through music and speeches | Lesson Plan

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While Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech became the most famous of the March on Washington, he was by no means to only person to address the massive crowd assembled on the National Mall. Use this lesson plan to look at the other civil rights leaders and orators who spoke that day and how effectively they conveyed their messages.

The March on Washington and its impact | Lesson Plan

Civil Rights Rally

In this lesson plan, students compare King's "I Have a Dream" speech to other famous texts in American history, including the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address. This is a great addition to any speech, English or history class.

Analyzing "Stop and Frisk" through personal narratives and infographics | Lesson Plan

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This Common Core-aligned lesson helps students explore the New York City’s “stop, question and frisk” program through videos, graphics and a news article. An engaging introduction creates a foundation to help students understand infographics and their utility as a cross-curricular tool.

Remembering Nelson Mandela | Lesson Plan

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In this lesson plan, students will use text from Mandela’s autobiography “Long Walk to Freedom” to connect with Mandela’s life and words. It also contains a 20-minute video from the PBS NewsHour to help students understand the magnitude of his life.

The Trials of Muhammad Ali | Discussion Guide

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and discussion guide to pique students' interest in the story of Muhammad Ali, who was both an athlete and a defender of human rights. You can purchase the film on iTunes, but it is not recommended for class use due to language and some mature content unless it has been approved by you and your school to use in the classroom.

Student Reporting Labs "Race and Change" videos | Resource

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Use this dynamic resource to get students thinking about Martin Luther King, Jr. and whether his dream has been accomplished today. These 12 high school students are part of PBS NewsHour's Student Reporting Labs and come from around the country.

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Gender Roles During the Gold Rush

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This lesson seeks to introduce students to the California Gold Rush by examining the gender stereotypes of the time. This lesson asks students to consider how gender roles and stereotypes have changed since the Gold Rush.

Two Spirit and Non-Traditional Families

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This lesson seeks to introduce students to different family models, specifically through comparing American and Native American culture. This lesson also seeks to define what it means to be Two Spirit and to discuss personal family narratives.

Early Colonial Gender Roles

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This lesson seeks to introduce students to gender roles, stereotypes and family roles in pre-colonial and early colonial time periods. Students will also explore current gender systems and examine how gender roles have changed over time.

Native American Gender Roles and Spanish Colonialism

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This lesson explores culture, oppression, and colonialism by exploring Native American gender roles and how they differed from Spanish gender roles.

The Westward Movement and Charley Parkhurst

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This lesson will increase student’s understanding of Charley Parkhurst and his gender and important contributions in the context of the founding of California and the Westward movement in the mid 1880s. Note that the context of this lesson may be set in 4th, 5th, or 8th grade history content.

Native Americans, Gender Roles, and Two-Spirit People

This lesson plan explores two-spirit traditions in some Native American cultures. Students will learn different perspectives on gender roles and gender expectations. They will contrast the beliefs and values within these traditions with those of early European immigrants.

Remembering Charley Parkhurst: New Opportunities in Gold Rush Era California

This inquiry-based lesson explores the life of Charley Parkhurst, who was born female but lived, and gained fame, as a stagecoach driver in late nineteenth century California. The lesson is envisioned as one, among several, that would explore the consequences of the Gold Rush and statehood in California. This lesson centers around gender expression, within a broader conversation about opportunities available to migrants to California during the Gold Rush Era.

Queer Flags

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This lesson plan aims to explain the dense history behind queer flags as a symbol of representation and pride. The course explores the parallels between national flags and LGBTQ+ flags, highlighting the different purposes and symbolism of each. The flags covered in this lesson are not a comprehensive list, rather a broad overview of the most widely used flags today.

Pride Parade for LGBTQ+ Families (1 of 2)

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This is Part 1 of the 2-part Pride Parade for LGBTQ+ Families lesson plan. It can be used as a standalone.

Students will examine the relationship of modern-day families to the history of their community through exploring the importance of Pride for LGBTQ+ families. This is a two-part lesson in which students will engage with the storybook ‘This Day in June’, which welcomes readers to experience a Pride celebration, and therefore (1) examine the origins of Pride- the Stonewall Riots, and (2) discuss the struggle for Marriage Equality in the United States.

Pride Parade for LGBTQ+ Families (2 of 2)

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This is Part 2 of the 2-part Pride Parade for LGBTQ+ Families lesson plan. It can be used as a standalone.

Students will examine the relationship of modern-day families to the history of their community through exploring the importance of Pride for LGBTQ+ families. This is a two-part lesson in which students will engage with the storybook “This Day in June,” which welcomes readers to experience a Pride celebration, and therefore (1) examine the origins of Pride- the Stonewall Riots, and (2) discuss the struggle for Marriage Equality in the United States.

Chinese Laborers and the California Gold Rush: The Racialization of Masculinity of Chinese Laborers

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This lesson seeks to introduce students to the racialization of masculinity of Chinese workers since their arrival during the Gold Rush in the 1850s. This lesson asks students to think about how race and gender was used to frame Chinese workers as an economic threat to white American men, as well as a threat to dominant gender norms in the United States.

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