Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Introduction to the Research Process
In this scaffolded lesson plan, 1st graders will independently gather information about elephants and then compile this information with their peers. This lesson plan is part of a unit that will culminate with an expository writing...
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Fourth of July Celebration Plan
Get the creative juices flowing while students work on activities for a community Fourth of July celebration.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: America in the Second World War
A brief description of the course of World War II in both Europe and the Pacific. Read about the new technologies developed for the military by both the Allies and Axis powers, and find out about the millions who died as a result of the...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: An Evaluation of the New Deal
No discussion about the Great Depression can be complete without a look at the legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt and his New Deal programs. Read about the changes and effects on the economy brought about by the programs, but see what...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Hoover's Last Stand
The Great Depression was not the fault of Herbert Hoover, but see how he was unable or unwilling to take the steps to address it. Find out how the election of 1932 was the result of his misunderstanding of the economics of the time.