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Video: Inside The Vault

Inside the Vault: The Overland Trail

Geography, Government and Civics

9, 10, 11, 12, 13+

What was life like along the Overland Trail in the 1820s? What hardships did travelers face? On March 7, 2024 our curators were joined by Dr. Sarah Keyes (University of Nevada, Reno) to discuss letters from people on the Trail. View...

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The History of American Protest | Teacher Seminars Online

The History of American Protest Lead Scholar : John W. Stauffer (Harvard University) Master Teacher : Saudah N. T. Collins Live Session Dates : Week of July 21 Registration Deadline : Thursday, July 17 Image: “Honor King, End Racism,” placard...

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Teacher Seminars Online

Teacher Seminars Online give K–12 educators the opportunity to study with eminent American history professors and dive deep into primary sources with master teachers. Each seminar is composed of lectures that you can watch on your own schedule as...

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The Resignation Speech of Richard M. Nixon

Government and Civics

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

About This Lesson Plan Unit > In this lesson, which can be done over two class periods, students will read the entire text of Richard Nixon’s “Resignation Address to the Nation,” one of the most important speeches of the...

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The Cold War as a Culture War: Visualizing Values and the Role of Pop Culture

World History

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

About This Lesson Plan Unit > Over the course of the two lessons, the students will analyze and assess visual primary sources, including political cartoons, art, advertisements, propaganda, and...

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The History of Federal, State, and Tribal Powers, 1788–2020

Government and Civics

9, 10, 11, 12

Click here to download this five-lesson unit.