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A highly engaging novel by Richard Wright. Set in Chicago in the 1930s. Explores race, class, and gender relations, and the "red scare" in this setting. -
2voteThis Disney movie can be used in the classroom to show "dumbed-down history." It is a great way to introduce students to critical thinking about different media, especially media that concern historical events or people.
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2voteCreated by a New York high school history teacher, this website is a tremendous resource for U.S. history, European history, or economics classes. This website includes actual prior AP exams organized by category; links to numerous resouces; and ideas for assignments such as a mock trial to impeach Andrew Jackson, among others. It's a helpful resource for both teachers and students.
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2voteTONS of lesson plans on a wide number of subject areas. Specifically there is a good amount for US/World/Ancient history. The lessons have clear objectives and give concrete methods for guiding students through them. We have used 1 of the lessons this year (which was on the "Road to the American Revolution") and it was highly successful.
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This lesson will help students: * Learn about the history of wage policy in the U.S., including the role of Henry Ford and the passage of the Fair Labor Standards Act * Understand the difference between "minimum wage" and "living wage" * Calculate what amounts to a living wage in their community * Understand the kinds of things they can do to increase their ability to...
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