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… the genres of painting were ordered hierarchically, with history painting seen as the most important—'and thus most … EDSITEment reviewed web resource Internet Public Library: History painting Genre painting Portrait painting Landscape …
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… a tool for introducing students to one period in the rich history of China. Content Standards NCSS.D2.Geo.1.6-8. … web resource Asia Society . Readings on China’s dynastic history and on the Mongols are also available through the …
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… in an interview-based activity to develop skills in oral history and relate the past to the present. In the remaining … by other forms of cultural expression. Throughout our history, political and social struggles were accompanied by …
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… who actively resisted Nazi persecution. After reviewing the history of the Holocaust, in order to understand the legal … questions about why it is important to teach Holocaust history and provides a number of straightforward teaching …
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… and Lincoln stand out as unrivaled figures in American history. Their importance is reflected in the large number … them in our collection. In this special post we look at the history of this holiday, discuss how the long-weekend became …
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… Students will then view portraits of heroes from American history, and glean a bit of background information on each … you to access portraits of five figures from United States history through EDSITEment-reviewed Web sites. You may share …
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… inaugurations came at some of the darkest moments in U.S. history. In the four months that separated his election … that ask students to think about the meaning of the history of presidential inaugurations in the United States. …
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… an important part of our everyday lives. Learning the history of the flag will help instill in students respect … the "Star-Spangled Banner." Vexilology is the study of the history of flags. A person engaged in this pursuit is called …
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… " ( New York Times, 1970)   Lesson Activities Activity One. History of Rome Develop the necessary background for Rome as … of  Julius Caesar  with what has transpired in contemporary history. If time is a concern but developing a contemporary …
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… . Students will read the novel, explore Hurston's own life history and collection methods, listen to her WPA recordings … from American Studies is the etiological folktale " Why Women Always Take Advantage of Men " which not only contains …
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… Smarthistory: Art, History, Conversation Website A More Perfect Union Art & … across cultures. We believe that the brilliant histories of art belong to everyone, no matter their …
Teacher's Guide

The National Endowment for the Humanities has invited National History Day (NHD) and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) to work together to promote better understanding among…

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This collection of free, authoritative source information about the history, politics, geography, and culture of many states and jurisdictions has been funded by the National Endowment for the…

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… century: the Progressive movement, the New Deal, the Women's Movement, the struggle for racial justice, and the … the Power of the Ballot " on the the EDSITEment-reviewed History Matters . Mary McLeod Bethune's 1939 speech " What …
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This Teacher's Guide includes place-based history resources and activity ideas to help students recognize the value of studying historic and cultural sites across the United States…

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This Teacher's Guide will introduce you to the cultures and explore the histories of some groups within the over 5 million people who identify as American Indian in the United States, with…

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Our collection of resources is designed to assist students and teachers as they prepare their NHD projects and highlights the long partnership that has existed between the National Endowment…

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Based on this model oral history experience, the toolkit includes instructional concepts, ideas, and strategies for use by educators to design a curriculum that reflects their instructional goals…

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… Shock of the New: The Legacy of the 1893 World’s Fair Audio History & Social Studies U.S. History Related Content Media … 1893 World’s Fair and the First Ferris Wheel Lesson Plan Women's Equality: Changing Attitudes and Beliefs Lesson Plan … source analysis. The closer readings commentary Teaching Women’s History Through Great Speeches can serve as a guide …
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… a novel as a "primary" source—a way to learn about social history, students can gain valuable insights. Fictional … information. This lesson examines two themes—the status of women and the nature of class—in Jane Austen's masterpiece … fictional characters to illustrate the complexities of women's lives has earned her the respect of social …
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… available through Domestic Goddesses: AKA Scribbling Women (a link from EDSITEment-reviewed Kate Chopin: A … of the article (which deals predominantly with the history of Louisiana Creole culture). The article extends …
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… The Amendments Project Website History & Social Studies Civics U.S. History Related Content … Transformed the Constitution Lesson Plan Voting Rights for Women: Pro- and Anti-Suffrage Lesson Plan The Supreme Court: … will help students better appreciate the struggle for women's rights and the vestiges of the anti-suffrage …
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EDSITEment brings online humanities resources directly to the classroom through exemplary lesson plans and student activities. EDSITEment develops AP level lessons based on primary source…

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Created through a partnership between the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress, Chronicling America offers visitors the ability to search and view newspaper…

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This workshop will focus on the twin themes of history and memory, and how together they reinforce the perception of Gettysburg as “hallowed ground.” Led by specialists in Civil War history,…

Our collection of resources is designed to assist students and teachers as they prepare their NHD projects and highlights the long partnership that has existed between the National Endowment…

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… Preparation Instructions The Civil War erupted after a long history of compromises and sectional debates over … on differences between the North and South. Lesson 5: Women's Lives Before the Civil War What was life like for …
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… of St. Paul and St. Jerome, two men whose opinions about women the Wife specifically alludes to in her Prologue. In … Geoffrey Chaucer Website Sex, Society, and Medieval Women Women in Medieval Society As one possible exercise, … & Language Arts Reading 9-12 01/16/11 11/21/19 Women’s History