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Lesson Plans

This collection of Lesson Plans, created specifically for Democracy & Me, is a great resource for teaching the political and electoral process in The United States.

Christmases Long, Long Ago: The Evolution of Christmas in the 19th and 20th Centuries

December 14, 2023 David Childs 2

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D., D.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionPopular lyrics from Andy Williams’ song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Year” state: It’s the hap-happiest season […]

My Heart is Still Buried at Wounded Knee: Understanding American Indian Sovereignty in the United States and Native American Rights

November 21, 2023 David Childs 1

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University“After nightfall the survivors crawled out of the holes. It was bitter cold, and blood had frozen over their wounds, […]

Honoring Those Who Sacrificed: Lesson Plans for Teaching about Veterans Day

November 7, 2023 David Childs 11

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Introduction- What is Veteran’s Day? Early November marks the time wherein we honor our members of armed forces […]

Your Vote Counts for Sure: Understanding the Importance of Local Elections

November 1, 2023 David Childs 3

By Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityThe expression we hear often, “Your vote counts” is definitely true when examining historic close elections. Sometimes the […]

Halloween Past and Present: With Lessons and Resources for Teachers

October 30, 2023 David Childs 9

By Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionThe month of October can be very exciting! It is that time of year where fall is […]

1692, A young woman accused of witchcraft by Puritan ministers appeals to Satan to save her. (Photo by MPI/Getty Images)

Witch Trials: Learning about the Global Phenomenon of Witch Hunts with Resources for Teachers

October 3, 2023 David Childs 12

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University With the arrival of the month of October in the US, the hearts and minds of youth as […]

Mary Fields (StageCoach Mary): Hero of the West with Lesson Plans and Resources 

October 3, 2023 David Childs 3

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionA phrase I have been using with my students in nearly every class is that “African American history […]

Ned Huddleston an African-American cowboy and former slave, pictured circa 1880s. Ned was at various points a legitimate stunt rider and a horse and cattle rustler

Combatting the Attack on Black History Curriculum: More Resources for Teaching about Black Cowboys

July 31, 2023 David Childs 0

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityIn 2023 we find ourselves debating whether or not topics of diversity and inclusion can be taught in K-12 […]

Juneteenth History: An Independence Day for African Americans

June 8, 2023 David Childs 12

By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Revised and updated from the original 2020 article. IntroductionMuch of the social studies education we received in the […]

Invisible Workers: Rediscovering the African Americans Who Worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps (1933-1942). Including Teaching Resources

June 7, 2023 David Childs 7

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University “I am satisfied that the negro enrollees themselves prefer to be in companies composed exclusively of their own […]

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