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PPT
Curated OER

The Crucible

For Teachers 11th
Display information regarding Arthur Miller and some of his well-known plays. The majority of these slides give facts, biographical, and historical information; only one slide lists information on the Salem witch trials as they pertain...
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PPT
Curated OER

The Crucible by Arthur Miller

For Teachers 11th
Begin reading The Crucible and form a foundation for your study with this presentation. Arthur Miller and the historical background of McCarthyism are covered at the beginning, followed by short descriptions of all the characters in...
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PPT
Curated OER

The Crucible by Arthur Miller

For Teachers 11th
Examine the life of Arthur Miller and the characters in one of his well-known plays, The Crucible. The first few slides give background information on Miller as well as Senator McCarthy and the blacklisted celebrities during the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Who was affected by North American Colonization and How?

For Teachers 5th
Conduct research on various aspects of American Colonization and explore how different groups were affected, including those involved in the Salem Witch Trials. Your class will read books, write journals, participate in class discussion,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Which of You Is A Witch?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students gain comprehensive background knowledge of the Salem witch trials in preparation for reading Arthur Miller's The Crucible. They participate in a role-play activity designed to simulate a modern day witch-hunt.
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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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Website
Hanover College

Hanover College: Early Modern Europe: The Witch Hunts

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of the web page has a collection of resources on early European witch hunts as well as some of the Salem witch trials.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Report the Trials: Salem Hysteria

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will act as a radio/TV reporter informing the public of the hysteria of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. Within partners/groups, students will create a podcast/vodcast connecting Puritan life and culture with the events in Salem.
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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.