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Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Teacher Workshops at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
- Type: Teacher Workshops & Other Programs
- Grade Levels: Adult Education
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site hosts at least two teacher workshops every year. Learn more about past workshops and topics for upcoming events.
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Ulysses S. Grant and the National Park Service
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
This 30 to 40 minute Distance Learning program offers an introduction to the National Park Service and Ulysses S. Grant's role in the creation of Yellowstone, the world's first National Park.
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Introducing Ulysses S. Grant
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
Ulysses S. Grant is one of the most important figures from United States history. This collection of resources helps introduce students in Kindergarten through second grade to Grant's life and legacy.
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Ulysses S. Grant and Leadership
- Type: Field Trips
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
This field trip teaches students about Ulysses S. Grant's life in St. Louis and the leadership qualities he developed while working as a farmer at White Haven. Students will also learn about slavery, the Civil War, and Grant's presidency during Reconstruction.
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Every Kid Outdoors Field Trip (4th Grade)
- Type: Field Trips
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Are you a 4th grade teacher? Interested in Ulysses S. Grant and Civil War history? The Every Kid Outdoors program offers the chance for your classroom to visit Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site for a free field trip, all travel expenses paid.
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Classroom Ranger Talk
- Type: Guest Speakers
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
If your class wants to learn more about Ulysses S. Grant but you're not able to visit the park, have no fear. We'll come to you!
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Farming and Family at White Haven
- Type: Field Trips
- Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
Students in lower elementary grades (k-2) will learn about the importance of family to Ulysses S. Grant and his life as a farmer at White Haven in this immersive field trip experience.
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
The Many Meanings of Justice in American Society
- Type: Field Trips
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
What is the meaning of justice? How did Ulysses S. Grant try to promote justice for all during his presidency? This field trip is geared for middle school students and addresses Grant's roles as U.S. general and president during the Civil War era.
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Teacher-Ranger-Teacher Program
- Type: Teacher-Ranger-Teacher
- Grade Levels: Adult Education
Teacher-Ranger-Teacher is a summer program that aims to connect teachers with National Park Service units to create educational programs that are mutually beneficial for the teacher and the park.
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Citizenship and Voting During the Civil War Era
- Type: Field Trips
- Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
During Ulysses S. Grant's lifetime, the United States transitioned from a country where only a small number of wealthy white elites had full citizenship and voting rights to one in which men and women, white and black, were guaranteed citizenship and all men could vote. "Citizenship and Voting during the Civil War Era" examines these dramatic changes to America's political institutions.
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
How did Grant’s observations on Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor prepare him for future leadership roles as a Civil War General and President?
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Who Should Decide Where and How You Live? An Exploration of President Grant's Indian Policies
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
This 30 to 40 minute distance learning program offers an introduction to President Ulysses S. Grant's Indian Policies. Students will learn about the history of U.S. Indian policy through a collection of primary sources to be studied ahead of time followed by a facilitated dialogue with a Park Ranger about President Grant's policies.
- Type: Other Education Materials
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Common Core-Aligned for New York state, the General Grant National Memorial Educator's Guide offers seven unique lesson plans for teachers of Middle school students, and is easily adaptable for Elementary and High school students. The guide is also a great way to prepare classes for field trips to the memorial.
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
When is Compromise Necessary? The Compromise of 1850
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
This 30 to 40 minute distance learning program introduces students to the difficulty of finding suitable compromises on difficult political issues. The program focuses specifically on the Compromise of 1850, a controversial series of laws that simultaneously protected slavery in Southern states and territories while closing off slavery in California. Students will study a series of primary sources documents followed by a facilitated dialogue with a park ranger.
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
In this program, students learn how the 1844 Presidential election influenced the U.S.-Mexican War. In addition, students will better understand the importance of voting.
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
Future Civil War Major General and President Ulysses S. Grant, started developing his leadership skills as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Battle of Resaca de la Palma. Grant’s Memoirs, written 39 years after the battle, mentioned his experience in the battle. Students review a primary and secondary document about the Battle of Resaca de la Palma. The primary document is part of Grant’s Memoirs. The secondary document is a lithograph of the Battle. Afterwards, they answer questions about the documents.
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Exploring the History of Slavery in St. Louis
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
This Distance Learning Program aims to provide an introduction to the history of slavery in St. Louis. Geared for students in grades 3 through 5, the program examines what life was like for enslaved Missourians and highlights the stories of six enslaved African Americans from St. Louis who went on to become nationally famous for their efforts to end slavery and promote racial equality in the United States.
- Type: Student Activities ... Online Galleries ... Other Education Materials
- Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
In this four-part video series, Park Ranger Nick Sacco examines the history of voting rights in the United States. The first three videos focus on changes, progressions, and setbacks in voting rights during the 19th Century, while the fourth video explores debates over voting rights and fair elections in the present.
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Traveling the National Road: Unit 9 Historic Site Cards
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
This unit introduces the students to seven bridges, buildings and other historic structures that were associated with the National Road in Pennsylvania and are still standing. The historic site cards are for the students to read. These cards allow the students to discover traces of the historic National Road that are still present in the community.
Eisenhower National Historic Site
Virtual Visit to Eisenhower National Historic Site (Grades 5-12)
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
Join a park ranger to explore the 1950s and 1960s and visit the only home that Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower ever owned! The Eisenhowers used their Gettysburg farm during their years in the White House, as well as in retirement. This virtual program explores the Eisenhower home and story.