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Maguth, Brad M.; Dustman, Josh; Kerr, Megan – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 2013
The Statue of Liberty has traditionally served as a symbol of freedom and liberty for citizens in the United States and around the world. Lady Liberty was often the first symbol European immigrants saw as they arrived in New York Harbor. Many of them were escaping dire conditions back home and seeking a better future for themselves and their…
Descriptors: United States History, Heritage Education, Freedom, Social Studies
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Johnson, Diane – OAH Magazine of History, 1988
Provides a strategy to enhance student understanding of the ambience of a decade by having them research the relationship between events of the 1970s; society's attitudes; and the country's mood in general. Student groups prepare and present research papers, which are used as discussion topics. (LS)
Descriptors: Class Activities, History Instruction, Learning Activities, Lesson Plans