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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese: Historical Treasure Chests

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
After learning to distinguish between primary and secondary sources, students will examine four primary documents and address a set of questions for each.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Student will use primary and secondary sources to gain a richer understanding of women's activism and how the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire led to changes in labor and safety regulations in America.
Lesson Plan
National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars will explore the life of Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin by critically reading primary and secondary sources to determine her worldview, political beliefs, and core values.
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University of New Brunswick (Canada)

The Winslow Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
Edward Winslow was a community leader in the 13 Colonies when the American Revolution broke out. He helped lead the troops loyal to the king of England. Winslow and his compatriots eventually accepted defeat and decided to relocate to...