Social Studies Lessons and Resources

On this page, find lesson plans for social studies that incorporate reading, writing, speaking, listening and investigating! These lessons can be used as written or teachers can feel free to modify them, use the strategies, or just use them for inspiration!

SS7H1C: Introduction to Apartheid

This lesson uses the introductory paragraph from the book "Born a Crime" by Trevor Noah to help introduce students to the concept of apartheid. Other primary source laws and writings are included as well.

2. POSTED Washington vs. DuBois Paired Passages FULL Lesson

SS8H7: Explain Roles of Washington and DuBois in the New South Era

This lesson uses speeches from both WEB DuBois and Booker T. Washington as well as encourages students to do their own research.

Grades 9-12 Lesson -- Informational -- Wilson and Roosevelt Speeches -- Informational and Argumentative Paired Passages Practice Test and Full Lesson Plan.pdf

SSUSH15, SSUSH19 and SS8H8-9: Evaluate the Causes of America's Involvement in WW1 and WW2

This lesson uses the declaration of war speeches from Wilson and Roosevelt.

"The Worse of Two Choices": Middle East (SS7H2c)

SS7H2c: Describe how Land and Religion Played a Role in the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

This lesson uses a short story from the Middle East called "The Worse of Two Choices"

Jimmy Carter 8th grade lesson.docx

SS8H12b: Jimmy Carter: Life and Legacy

President Jimmy Carter Inquiry Grade 8

SS8H12b: Slides Deck Version of Jimmy Carter: Life and Legacy

Copy of “The Rise of Hitler” Lesson Plan SS6H3a-b

SS6H3a-b: The Rise of Hitler

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