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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.
First State National Historical Park
Where the State Began
- Type: Field Trips
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
An overview of Delaware Native Americans, European colonization, colonial settlements and hands-on exploration through art, objects, artifacts, historical documents and maps. This program takes place at the New Castle Court House Museum.
Gateway Arch National Park
St. Louis From the Beginning
- Type: Field Trips
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
In 1764, French fur traders founded St. Louis on the grounds that are now Gateway Arch National Park. In this program, students visit the "Colonial St. Louis" gallery in the museum and learn about the ways St. Louis became a prosperous river town and trading post.
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
The Free State at Fort Donelson
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Map depicts the best evidence of the Freedmen's Camp near Fort Donelson, Dover, TN, 1867
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Marching for the Movement in St. Augustine
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
Discover how St. Augustine played a vital role in the civil rights movement in the mid-1960s.
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
Why Visit His Home?
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Using a four square graphic organizer, draft, edit and publish a persuasive essay OR draft a speech to persuade OR create a Prezi to persuade the observer to visit the birthplace home of President Clinton.
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
Ladies and Gentlemen, the President of The United States
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Introduce the three branches of government. Explain, in depth about the Executive branch and the duties of the President. Ask students if they know who was the 42nd President. Create a KWL chart for requirements to become President of the United States. Research the requirements. Create an election poster as if you are competing for the Presidency, demonstrating that they have the proper requirements to run for office.
Roger Williams National Memorial
Roger Williams and the Separation of Church and State
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
Roger Williams believed in the idea that religion was a matter of individual conscience, not to be regulated or supported by a government. In this lesson students examine both sides of the issue of a proposed RI bill that would provide tax supported school vouchers for private schools. The students will research the issue using primary and secondary sources and then participate in a debate to answer the question: Do school vouchers violate the principle of the separation of church and state?
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
History on Trial
- Type: Field Trips
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Students will search for clues to his innocence or guilt and in a mock trial to determine if Thomas Stone was a traitor to Great Britain or an American Patriot for signing the Declaration of Independence. Will your class find him guilty or innocent?
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
History Hunters
- Type: Traveling Trunk
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
This activity trunk is designed to introduce learners to the ways that historians, archeologists, and anthropologists use primary resources to learn about the past. Students will role-play by wearing costumes identifying each as an anthropologist, archeologist, or historian.
Cowpens National Battlefield
History and Technology
- Type: Student Activities
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
Historical Characters
- Type: Student Activities
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
In this activity, students will learn about nine key participants in the Battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma and the Siege of Fort Brown. They will discover how the personalities of these key leaders helped them during these clashes and influenced their outcome. Students them compare their own personality traits to discover how they are like or different from these leaders.
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Learn how three buildings restored and maintained by the U.S. General Services Administration illustrate the important role the federal government played and continues to play in communities across the country.
Gateway Arch National Park
St. Louis From the Beginning (Distance Learning)
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Learn about the French fur traders who founded the city of St. Louis in 1764, including the lives of merchants Pierre Laclede and Auguste Chouteau. Students will also learn about the rise of St. Louis as a commercial trading post along the Mississippi River.
Lowell National Historical Park
Do History and Science at the Tsongas Industrial History Center
- Type: Field Trips
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Science, History and many more field trip opportunities for your students at Lowell National Historical Park!
George Washington Carver National Monument
George Washington Carver - The Artist: Resource to His People
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Focusing on Carver's fiber art, this lesson concludes with student creating woven bracelets.
Gateway Arch National Park
Tort Liability: Franke v. City of St. Louis
- Type: Field Trips
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Frederick Franke was injured in St. Louis when part of a building fell on his head as he was walking. Tragically, he died as a result of his injuries. His mother, Julia Franke, sued the owner of the building and the City of St. Louis for damages. This case was heard in 1888 in the St. Louis Courthouse (the Old Courthouse). Students will reenact the case and hear from all sides.
Prince William Forest Park
Park History Talk
- Type: Field Trips ... Guest Speakers
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Discover the rich history of Prince William Forest Park. This 30 minute to one hour overview program offers information covering various time periods from Native American history to the Great Depression and World War II.
Fort Scott National Historic Site
Sweep Through History
- Type: Field Trips
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
The purpose of this program is to acquaint the students with life at Fort Scott during the primary eras during the site's history: Westward Expansion, Bleeding Kansas and the Civil War.