History Hookup

In this lesson students will learn the definitions of artifact, and archaeologist as well as the definitions of absolute and relative dating. They will also go on a virtual archaeological dig to discover artifacts and practice using absolute and relative dating. They will also practice reading graphs, making observations and predictions. The video is about 8 minutes long, but students will need to pause it multiple times to fill out their charts based on the information in the video. Estimated

In this assignment students will do a close reading of the preamble and selected sections of Articles 1 and 8 (freedoms and education). They will work on their close reading, paraphrasing and evaluating skills. Included is an end of the lesson assessment in the form of an exit ticket. This is aimed at high school classes, but could be adapted for 4th grade. Standards: IS.2.1 Explain the major purposes of Indiana’s Constitution as stated in the Preamble. IS.2.2 Describe individual rights, such a

In this lesson, students will discover some of Indiana's history with slave lawstreatment of Black Hoosiers in early Indianathe routes of the Underground Railroad in Indianawho Levi Coffin and Eliza Harris were and what they didEffects and enforcement of the Fugitive Slave act in Indiana via primary sourcesSites in Indiana on the Underground RailroadIndiana Studies Standards (from updated 2020 standards): IS.1.5 Identity and tell the significance of controversies pertaining to slavery, abolitio

Students will learn about a controversial issue surrounding Indiana's soldiers during the Civil War through video and reading. This lesson covers Indiana's 28th Regiment. Standard IS 1.6 Describe causes and lasting effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction as well as the political controversies surrounding this time. Complete Indiana Studies Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Indiana-Studies-Complete-Bundle-7240060

Students will learn and teach each other about the Pioneer Era and famous Hoosier figures from that time period. Directions, resources and rubric included. This is intended for the High School class but could be adapted to 4th grade. Indiana Studies Standards IS.4.3 Identify the skills needed to be economically successful in pioneer Indiana; compare those skills to the skills needed to be successful in other eras: Industrial Revolution, Modern Economy IS.3.5 Identify the challenges early settle

This map is intended to be used with the Geography in Indiana ppt. As described in the ppt, students will get into groups to learn about a specific physiographic regions in Indiana and then regroup to teach each other about the regions. Intended for the Indiana Studies high school class, but could be modified for 4th grade. Complete Indiana Studies Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Indiana-Studies-Complete-Bundle-7240060

In these questions students will compare how Indiana economics changed from before to during industrialization with a focus on the farming community. The text that goes with the questions is available free, legally, online. Directions are in the document. Complete Indiana Studies Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Indiana-Studies-Complete-Bundle-7240060

This project has students read about and research the lives of 3 Hoosier reformers in a superhero style and analyze their contributions. Aligns with Indiana Studies standards: 1.10, 1.11, 1.12, 1.14, 4.8, and 4.10 Complete Indiana Studies Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Indiana-Studies-Complete-Bundle-7240060

In this assignment, students will look at maps of Indiana's current districts and other ways districts could be made. Students will learn how redistricting can affect election results. Assignment can be given as a webquest on their own, or by looking at the maps all together and discussing. IS.2.7 Explain how census data affects the redistricting of the Indiana General Assembly. Complete Indiana Studies Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Indiana-Studies-Complete-Bundle-7240060

This project has students pick an issue that affects Hoosiers and research it, the causes, effects and solutions. Students then must evaluate the solutions and determine what steps should be taken. A suggested rubric and template for the project are both provided. This is aimed at HS classes but could be adapted to 4th grade. Time length can be as long as your students need. 2 class period is what mine needed, yours may need more or less depending on how well they can research and fill out the r

In these questions students will learn about Indiana during the Railroad Age. The text that goes with the questions is available free, legally, online. Directions are in the document. Complete Indiana Studies Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Indiana-Studies-Complete-Bundle-7240060

Students will discover who lived on the land, the treaties that removed Native Americans from the land as well as the opinions of the President and the IN governor on Native Americans and Treaties. Resource involves internet research, critical thinking skills and primary source processing. This product is intended for high school but could be adapted for 4th grade. Students will each need their own device for this assignment. Indiana Studies Standards IS.1.4 Explain the importance of the Revolut

Students will learn about the early history of Indiana. This includes European groups who visited Indiana-the American Revolution and how Native Americans interactions went. There is a link for the students to locate the article which the questions follow. Suggestion: use as an intro to the unit or the class. This resource is intended for High School level classes, but could be adapted to the 4th grade level. Indiana Studies Standards IS.1.2 Explain how the lives of American Indians changed with