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“To Be or Not to Be”? That is the Question: A Leader’s Monologue
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Teacher will pre-assess the students' knowledge of the characteristics of a good leader. After documenting and discussing answers, students will create monologues and present. They will draw either a patriot flag or British flag-representing either Daniel Morgan or Banastre Tarleton. Students will create a monologue - The monologue should represent the character of the leader and his leadership qualities. It should also represents thoughts on the day of battle. Students may use quotes.
A Long Way to Santa Fe
- Type: Traveling Trunk
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Trading on the Santa Fe Trail
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Overview: Kansas Historical Society offers a highly interactive exploration of life and culture on the trail through the use of a traveling resource trunk. The trunk provides educators with a variety of primary source documents, historical artifacts and photographs. The lessons focus on Kansas and United States history; Most lessons require the physical use of the trunk items.
Fort Caroline and Its Leader
Civil Rights Leaders Bingo
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

This lesson is designed to review the purpose of the Santa Fe and Oregon Trails. The students will also expand their knowledge of each trail and put a plan together for a trip on each trail. This plan will include a packing list for their wagons. The students will use primary sources to help form their plans and packing list.
Leaders at the Battle of Cowpens: Morgan and Tarleton
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
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How Theodore Roosevelt Became a Leader
Brigadier General Charles Young: The Responsible Leader!
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Charles Young was born enslaved and became the first African American to attain the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army. Young called several places home during three distinct stages of his life: when he was a youth, a junior officer, and a seasoned veteran. Discover what changed in his life during these five eras of Charles Young’s life from where he called home and what he was responsible for.
Brigadier General Charles Young: The Responsible Leader!
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Charles Young was born enslaved and became the first African American to attain the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army. Young called several places home during three distinct stages of his life: when he was a youth, a junior officer, and a seasoned veteran. Discover what changed in his life during these five eras of Charles Young’s life from where he called home and what he was responsible for.
Becoming George Washington: Unit 3: Becoming a Leader - Grade 4-6
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Historian Don Higginbotham said, “It would be hard to exaggerate the significance of the French and Indian War in the life and fortunes of George Washington.” Students study George Washington during the Fort Necessity campaign and the Braddock campaign looking at his writings, maps, images and a timeline.
Becoming George Washington: Unit 4: Becoming a Leader - Grade 7-12
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Historian Don Higginbotham said, “It would be hard to exaggerate the significance of the French and Indian War in the life and fortunes of George Washington.” Students study George Washington during the Fort Necessity campaign and the Braddock campaign looking at his writings, maps, images and a timeline.
Read with a Ranger Charlotte Spies for Justice
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
STEM Musket Ball Challenge
Conflicting Values: John Brown and Adin Ballou
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
Family Ties (Post Visit)
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade