High School – Everyday Americans, Exceptional Americans

Presidency of Andrew Jackson

Jessica Kilday — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 14:23:02 +0000

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 to the Bank of the US, The Nullification Crisis and the Indian Removal act as well as look at several cartoons that reflect upon the presidency of Jackson and portray him as either a hero or a corrupt political drunk with power.

The Selective Service: What does it mean for you?

Jessica Kilday — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:50:51 +0000

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 A Volunteer Military or a Draft? (video) Through the investigation of these sources, background information on the sources, and teacher-guided discussion, the student will learn how the Selective Service relates to their own lives. By these means, the student will gain a better understanding of how our government impacts their lives and will be one step closer to being informed participants in the political process.

Patriots or Traitors – Point of View in the War for Independence

Jessica Kilday — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:09:49 +0000

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 War and the American Revolution and how each side portrayed the other to promote their own point of view. They are also examining the role of propaganda to support each side’s cause. This lesson is an extension of the causes and issues leading to the War for Independence. Additional opportunities to examine point of view have been provided.

The Homestead Act

Jessica Kilday — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:48:48 +0000

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 of the primary source activity is the Homestead Act and how it changed our nation and the lives of the people during that time.