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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Salem Witchcraft Trials

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research the Salem Witchcraft Trials and conduct a mock trial.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Crucible: Hysteria, Witches and Death

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the historical events of the Salem witch trials. After completing research and reading a play on the witch trials, 11th graders compare and contrast the historical facts to the fictional play. In groups, students...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Salem Witch Trials

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the Salem Witch Trials. They discover that differences should be celebrated and judgements should not be made on appearances alone. They use multiple sources to gather their information.
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Primary
University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Trial of Rebecca Nurse

For Students 9th - 10th
This webpage features a transcript of court testimony from the trial of Rebecca Nurse, with evidence for Nurse, evidence against Nurse, petition of Nurse, and juror's statement. Includes historic painting of a scene from the trial.
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Primary
University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Arrest Warrant

For Students 9th - 10th
A reproduction of the original warrant for the arrest of Elizabeth Proctor and Sarah Cloyce is shown together with a facing transcription.
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Unit Plan
TES Global

Blendspace: Witchcraft, Puritans, and the Salem Witch Trials

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module with fifteen links to information, videos, and websites about witchcraft, Puritans, and the Salem Witch Trials.