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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Abe’s Childhood Adventures

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade

Lincoln's character traits, such as honesty, perseverance, and compassion shaped the ways he influenced history. Meets Kentucky K-2nd grade reading standards. This lesson was created by Kentucky teachers as a part of the History and Science Explore Project.

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

Theodore’s Childhood Influences

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

This lesson has students examine how childhood has a lasting impact throughout life.

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

When George Washington Was a Child

• Type: Other Education Materials
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

When George Washington Was a Child Materials will be mailed when reservation is made. Please call [phone] ext. 227 for further questions or to inquire about making a reservation.

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Perspectives After the Surrender at Appomattox CH

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

This program will allow students to think about the different perspectives of those who lived through the Civil War, and how various viewpoints interpreted the events surrounding the Surrender Meeting at Appomattox. This program consists of several assignments designed to help students explore these differences through the stories of three people present at Appomattox Court House in 1865.

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

Exploring Theodore Roosevelt's Childhood Home

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade

This lesson will have students connect to Theodore Roosevelt through the universal concept of home, and childhood. They will compare and contrast their own lived reality with that of young Theodore Roosevelt.

First State National Historical Park

Growing up in the 18th Century

• Type: Field Trips
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Discover what it was like to be a child in the 18th century. This field trip takes place around The Dover Green.

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

How Theodore Roosevelt Became a Leader

• Type: Field Trips
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Students will learn how Theodore Roosevelt grew from a sickly child to one of our nation's most accomplished leaders.

Shenandoah National Park

Kindergarten | Sense Scientists

• Type: Field Trips
• Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade

A child investigates the world and learns about his/her surroundings through the five senses. Shenandoah National Park is a great place to expand a child’s sense of wonder and develop observation skills through hands-on discovery and nature experiences. Students will learn stewardship behaviors and find ways they can help protect and preserve the environment.

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

Facing Adversity

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

This is a lesson plan exploring how Theodore Roosevelt, despite childhood asthma and sickness grew up to influence so many others.

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

From Iowa To The World

• Type: Field Trips ... Student Activities
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

How did daily life of a rural community in the 1870s and 1880s compare to our own daily lives? Did events of Herbert Hoover's childhood motivate his career in public service? What did Herbert Hoover do to be recognized as a good citizen of the world? A visit to historic buildings from President Hoover's childhood helps answer these questions.

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

Analyzing Photographs of Theodore Roosevelt

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

This lesson plan will have students examine Theodore Roosevelt images, to explore how Theodore became a strong individual despite his childhood asthma.

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Problems and Perspectives (Grades 9-12) Carl Sandburg Home NHS

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade

Students will look at a social issue (child labor) from multiple perspectives, research points of view, and then present that perspective through a “town hall’ type meeting with classmates

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Lincoln and Me: Exploring the Past and Present

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade

Childhoods today are very different than they were for Lincoln! Meets Kentucky 2nd grade social studies standards. This lesson was created by Kentucky teachers as a part of the History and Science Explore Project.

George Washington Carver National Monument

George Washington Carver National Monument 3rd & 4th Grade Art and Essay Contest

• Type: Student Activities
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

George Washington Carver National Monument preserves the birthplace and childhood home of George Washington Carver, renowned scientist, educator, and humanitarian. Carver was a prolific writer and artist. This contest strengthens writing skills and encourages artistic expression.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Ruth and the Green Book Lesson Plan

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade

During the lesson, students will follow along as the teacher and students read Ruth and the Green Book to examine how a young child with strong character traits (e.g. brave, thoughtful, resilient) overcame segregation while traveling with her family.

Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site

Assiniboine Children

• Type: Teacher Reference Materials
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Fort Union epitomizes the mutually advantageous interaction of American Indian and European American cultures associated with the fur-trading empire on the Upper Missouri region of the American frontier. This reference document describes aspects of Assiniboine life, Assiniboine childhood, and the tools used by adults.

Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site

Life on the Frontier: 4th - 5th grade

• Type: Guest Speakers
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

There are many questions people ask when they start learning about history. Frequently, those questions are about everyday experiences. What was it like to be a child growing up on the frontier? How did children get to school? What types of toys did children have to play with? How did they cook food?

Natchez Trace Parkway

The Spark of Bravery, A Fire of Discovery

• Type: Distance Learning ... Field Trips
• Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade

One of the bravest men in American history, join us for 45-minutes as we take a look at the incredible life of Meriwether Lewis from childhood through the Corps of Discovery, to his final days along Natchez Trace. *This program briefly discusses his suicide, with minimal detail, and the National Suicide Prevention hotline contact information

Carl Sandburg's Persuasion Poems (Grades 6-8)

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Students will understand how Sandburg used poetry to express his opinion on important events of his time such as labor rights and child labor laws. The students will use historic photographs to analyze some of Sandburg’s Chicago poems. Students will answer questions about the poems to demonstrate their understanding. (This lesson could also be used for high school.)

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

Lessons Learned In West Branch

• Type: Field Trips ... Student Activities
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

How did Herbert Hoover’s early years in 19th century West Branch influence his character? Which character traits did he learn that made him a leader? Where do we get our own skills for success? A visit to historic buildings from President Hoover's childhood helps answer these questions.