Students will learn about the roles of African Americans in Congress during …
Students will learn about the roles of African Americans in Congress during Reconstruction. Through their participation in class discussion and the review of primary sources, students will explore the political climate and changes that took place during Reconstruction. Students will focus on the legislation that restricted and advanced the rights of African Americans throughout this period, examining how African American men were able to gain representation in Congress. Through creation of and participation in a group teaching activity, students will focus on the important roles these African American legislators filled. Access the PowerPoint to accompany this lesson here: https://database.civics.unc.edu/files/2012/10/AfAmUSCongressReconstructionPPT.pdf
This article explains how Christianity was adopted in Ethiopia in the fourth …
This article explains how Christianity was adopted in Ethiopia in the fourth century. It also explains how Askum's geographic location played an important role in the development and spread of Christianity in this region.
Students will learn about Princeville, NC, the oldest town in the United …
Students will learn about Princeville, NC, the oldest town in the United States incorporated entirely by African Americans. Students will learn about the challenges that faced newly freed slaves.
Students will learn about North Carolina's little known eugenics program, as well …
Students will learn about North Carolina's little known eugenics program, as well as explore the constitutionality of state mandated sterilization by reviewing the NC Supreme Court case, In re Moore. Stidents will culminate this lesson by making recommendations on how the state should make amends for the program's past controversial actions, as well as examine actual consolation recoomendations recently made by the North Carolina's General Assembly.
Students will explore the Age of Enlightenment through a Power Point presentation …
Students will explore the Age of Enlightenment through a Power Point presentation and class discussion. Students will then further explore this period of history and its prominent figures by designing a dinner party for 12 Enlightenment thinkers. This project will encourage students to learn more about the period and the philosophers associated with it, as well as synthesize what they have learned while utilizing higher order thinking, group work skills, and creativity.
Students will explore the Age of Enlightenment. Students will then further explore …
Students will explore the Age of Enlightenment. Students will then further explore this period of history and its prominent figures by designing a dinner party for 12 Enlightenment thinkers. This lesson will encourage students to learn more about the period and the philosophers associated with it, as well as synthesize what they have learned while utilizing higher order thinking, group work skills, and creativity.
In this reader's guide to Edith Wharton's novel, The Age of Innocence, …
In this reader's guide to Edith Wharton's novel, The Age of Innocence, students will deepen their understanding of the text through indepth discussion questions.
This Random House for High School Teachers reader's guide includes an author …
This Random House for High School Teachers reader's guide includes an author interview and discussion questions designed to enhance student reading of Karen Thompson Walker's book, The Age of Miracles, the haunting and beautiful story of Julia and her family as they struggle to live in a time of extraordinary change.
This poem guide from the Poetry Foundation allows students to gain a …
This poem guide from the Poetry Foundation allows students to gain a deeper understanding of an ancient Arabic form, re-envisioned by a contemporary poet.
In this guide to Anne Bronte's first novel, Agnes Grey, students will …
In this guide to Anne Bronte's first novel, Agnes Grey, students will learn the background of the book as well as the author, and deepen their understanding of the text through indepth discussion questions. Themes discussed include the plight of the English governess, the materialism and lack of empathy at the heart of Victorian values, and a love story in which kindness and compassion are rewarded and vanity and heartlessness are punished.
This video clip is meant to serve as a writing or discussion …
This video clip is meant to serve as a writing or discussion prompt during a unit on forces and motion. This can be used at varied grade levels, with the expectation that student responses would be more complex in higher grade levels.
This article assesses the impact of this agrarian revolution. From the 16th …
This article assesses the impact of this agrarian revolution. From the 16th century onwards, an essentially organic agriculture was gradually replaced by a farming system that depended on energy-intensive inputs.
This lesson, designed for use alongside the writing of an analytical paper …
This lesson, designed for use alongside the writing of an analytical paper about literature, encourages students to use haiku poetry to more fully explore theme in their other writing.
In this lesson, traditional stories of the Native peoples (i.e., narrative text) …
In this lesson, traditional stories of the Native peoples (i.e., narrative text) introduce students to the study of animals in Alaska (i.e., expository text). Students use the Internet to listen to a Yu'pik tale told by John Active, a Native American living in Alaska. They also use online resources to find facts about animals in Alaska. Students compare and contrast the two types of text in terms of fiction and nonfiction. The narrative stories provide students with a context to begin studying a content area topic; this lesson emphasizes the integration of curriculum.
To launch: Read “Albert’s Alphabet” by Leslie Tryon Students will then “build” the …
To launch: Read “Albert’s Alphabet” by Leslie Tryon Students will then “build” the letters of their name using provided materials or you can assign groups of students letters, so that the class can “build” the alphabet.
Albion W. Tourg spent his lifetime (1838--1905) dedicated to fighting for equality …
Albion W. Tourg spent his lifetime (1838--1905) dedicated to fighting for equality and justice, during a period when rights for many were severely restricted or entirely denied. In this lesson, students will learn about the life and contributions of Albion Tourg through class discussion, reading, and group work.
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