Grade Levels Archives: High School

Presidency of Andrew Jackson

By Christy Judd | Published: August 27, 2013
Students will be looking at documents and cartoons that relate to the presidency of Andrew Jackson. Students will read excerpts from speeches he gave pertaining more...
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The Selective Service: What does it mean for you?

By Nancy Merriman | Published: March 28, 2013
During this lesson, the student will look at D. S. S. Form 150 (Order to Report for Induction), the 1970 Random Selection Sequence (lottery), and more...
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Patriots or Traitors – Point of View in the War for Independence

By Michele Brigham | Published: March 15, 2013
The students are looking at the differences in how the British/Loyalists and the Patriots saw the actions of Great Britain between the French and Indian more...
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The Homestead Act

By Cathy Lee | Published: December 19, 2011
In this lesson the students will learn about westward movement after the Civil War and the economic opportunities offered to people who moved. The focus more...
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