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Additional Lessons 1 - 10 of 17 for James K. Polk
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1. The Declaration of War Against Japan and Just War Theory
THE W AR YNN NOVICK DIRECTED AND PRODUCED BY KEN BURNS AND L A KEN BURNS FILM The Declaration of War Against Japan and Just War Theory Subjects: American History, Political Science, Ethics and Philosophy According to "just war theory," was America justified in declaring war on Japan and subsequently on Germany and Italy? Tell students that...
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Grade Level: 6-12
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2. Presidents in the Parks
Presidents in the Parks by Joyce A. Patton Contents of Curriculum Unit 90.03.07: Narrative Appendix Student Reading List Bibliography To Guide Entry National parks, memorials, monuments, and sites across the United States have been dedicated to former Presidents who have made important contributions to our country's history. In this way future...
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Grade Level: K-12
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3. The Mexican-American Influence on the United States
...Santo Domingo, and Puerto Rico. As all of these immigrant groups' contributions were abundant, it was imperative to limit this unit to one group, the Mexican-Americans. This unit's focus is the contributions of the Mexican-Americans to American culture. It is designed for either eight or sixteen weeks. It can be used in a high school Spanish II, III, or IV class, alone, or in conjunction with a United States History class, an American Literature class, a Humanities class, or an art history or music history class. A unit such as this is a necessary addition to the Foreign Language curriculum of the New Haven Public Sch...
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Grade Level: 9-12
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4. Raising the Mormon Battalion
Raising the Mormon Battalion Life Skills: Summary: The decision to send 500 Mormon soldiers to fight in the Thinking & Reasoning War with Mexico was a very difficult one for Brigham Young, and for his followers. Curriculum Tie: Materials: Copies (for teacher and each student) of excerpts from Social Studies Pioneer journals, letters, and role play script Uta...
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Grade Level: 6-8
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5. Assessment
...1. Administer assessment. Sample assessment items are contained in Attachment F. History and Social Science Enhanced Scope and Sequence Virginia Department of Education 1 United States History to 1877 Civil War Attachment F: Sample Assessment Items____________________________________________ Asterisk (*) indicates correct answer. 1. The first major battle of the Civil War was fought at A Manassas. * B Richmond. C Gettysburg. D Antietam. 2. The Civil war ended on April 9, 1865 when Lee surrendered at A Antietam. B Appomattox Courthouse. * C Gettysburg. D Vicksburg. 3. 4. Disagreements over new states being free or slav...
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Grade Level: K-12
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6. From Smithson to Smithsonian - The Birth of an Institution
...GRADES 9-12 ©1997 Smithsonian Institution Published by the Smithsonian Office of Education and the Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Based on the Smithsonian Institution Libraries' exhibition From Smithson to Smithsonian: The Birth of an Institution. (http://www.sil.si.edu) LESSON PLAN THREE MAKING THE CONNECTION-FROM SMITHSON copies of Activity Pages 3A-3D. Ask your students to carefully examine the images and documents on each Activity Page before answering the associated questions. Does the evidence tell us why Smithson granted more than half a million dollars to the United States? Under what conditions would...
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Grade Level: 6-8
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7. The Mexican-American War, 1846-1848
...: Relations between the Republic of Texas and Mexico became increasingly strained because many Texans desired to become part of the United States. In February of 1846, the last president of the Republic of Texas, Anson Jones, raised the United States flag in Austin. This action caused Mexico to break diplomatic relations with the United States, and the two nations rushed headlong into war. The military conflicts between the U.S. and Mexico from 1846-1848 is the focus of this lesson, particularly the Battle of Palo Alto, the first battle of the Mexican-American War, the Battle of Resaca de la Palma, and General Zachary...
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Grade Level: 9-12
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8. A Presidential Portrait: Andrew Jackson
. ArtNC/NCMA logos Vollis Simpson Wind Machine Patrick Dougherty Trail Heads Minnie Evans Tree of Life Themes & Lessons Robert Trotman Girl Rob Amberg A field of cut burley tobacco William Hoare William Pitt, later 1st Earl of Chatham Resource Room Works of Art ArtNC InfoTeacher's LoungeStudent's CenterRelated Links Related Quick-Links Download this Lesson Plan Download Suppo...
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Grade Level: 6-8
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9. Where Were the U.S. Presidents Born?
...history Connections to the National Geography Standards: Standard 1: "How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective" Time: One to three hours Materials Required: Wall map of the United States Blank Xpeditions outline maps of the United States, one per student or group List of U.S. Presidents and their states of birth (below) Colored pencils Objectives: Students will create a map, including a key for the map's symbols, to display presidential birthplace data; and draw inferences from, and answer questions about, the...
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Grade Level: 3-5
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10. Mrs. Robinson and Other Historical Songs
Mrs. Robinson and Other Historical Songs Mrs. Robinson and Other Historical Songs Eleanor Roosevelt: Education, Arts, Letters and Ideas Skill: Middle School Time Required: One week Standards Compliance NCSS Strand 3 People, Places, and Environments NCTE Standard 2 Students read a wide range of literature from many periods in many genres to build an understanding of human experience. NCTE Standard 12 Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomp...
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Grade Level: 9-12
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