Original documents and artwork for the war of 1812.  Student classwork and homework.

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This assignment uses an original image and poem and then uses students' creativity to add to the poem and create a counter image (from the British point of view)  6 - 8 9 - 12 English/Language Arts Social Studies/History Art/Music

PDF for students to work on and hand in with their monument.  Guided questions, concept map, conceptual model and finally physical model presentation.

Google Presentation used in class to assign the project.  Also contains examples of student work.  Google link

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Vocational/Technical Training

Ron Chernow's book on Hamilton is about to be followed by one about Ulysses S. Grant. The New Yorker's Adam Gopnik's article about Grant discusses the attempt to rehabilitate Grant's image.

I have included the file but was able to access the article online and for those with a subscription:

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/10/02/pour-one-out-for-ulysses-s-grant

The Library of Congress has wonderful resources for those who want to get to know the president better.

https://www.loc.gov/collections/ulysses-s-grant-papers/about-this-collection/

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This lesson plan investigates the influx of Irish and Chinese immigrants to the United States in the 1800s. As populations of different immigrants increased, nativists feelings swept the nation. Despite discrimination, both Chinese and Irish immigrants played important roles in constructing the Transcontinental Railroad.

This is a new lesson plan that Teaching with Primary Sources - Middle Tennessee State University will be featuring in upcoming professional development. We would love to get feedback on this. 

6 - 8 Social Studies/History Immigration