This lesson plan, provided by The New York Times, explores the concept of freedom of speech as protected by the First Amendment. Students will examine
This lesson is focused on the Boston Massacre, and touches on Crispus Attucks’ being a martyr and first casualty of the American Revolution. It can
The Declaration of Independence and the words “all men are created equal” provided thousands of enslaved Africans high expectations and many were ready to fight
This lesson plan on Barbara Jordan, provided by the Texas History for Teachers website, aims to educate students about the life and contributions of Barbara
This Teach Peace Now lesson plan, designed to be used in conjunction with The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles and Through My Eyes
This teaching tool biography explores the life of Gail Borden, a U.S. inventor who revolutionized food preservation with his invention of condensed milk. Born in
The website “Immigration History” provides a comprehensive resource for exploring the diverse and multifaceted history of immigration to the United States. Through a variety of
This unit is one of the Gilder Lehrman Institute’s Teaching Literacy through History resources, designed to align with the Common Core State Standards. These units
This lesson plan and resources are adapted from a performance of Sanctuary Road, a modern opera based on the writings of William Still, staged by
After the Civil War and through the Civil Rights era of the 1950s, racial segregation laws made life for many African Americans extremely difficult. Rosa
