James Garfield Lesson Plans

1. Women's Lives in the Victorian Era
Women's Lives in the Victorian Era Women's Lives in the Victorian Era Lucretia Garfield: Religion, Social Issues and Reform Skill: High School/College Time Required: Two to three weeks + + -+ Standards Compliance -+ NCSS Strand 1 Culture -+ NCSS Strand 3 People, Places, and Environments -+ NCSS Strand 4 Individual Development and Identity -+ NCSS Strand 7 Production, Distribution, and Consum...

2. Born in the Western Reserve
Born in the Western Reserve Born in the Western Reserve Lucretia Garfield: First Ladies' Lives Skill: Elementary School Time Required: Three to four class periods + + -+ Standards Compliance -+ NCSS Strand 3 People, Places, and Environments -+ NCSS Strand 7 Production, Distribution, and Consumption -+ NCTE Standard 5 Students use a wide range of strategies and elements to write...

3. The President's Assassin: Motives and Outcomes
The President's Assassin: Motives and Outcomes The President's Assassin: Motives and Outcomes Lucretia Garfield: First Ladies' Lives Skill: High School/College Time Required: One week + + -+ Standards Compliance -+ NCSS Strand 1 Culture -+ NCSS Strand 3 People, Places, and Environments -+ NCSS Strand 6 Power, Authority, and Governance -+ ISTE Standard 3 Technology productivity tools -+ ISTE Standard 5 Technology re...

4. Lawnfield and Other Ohio Presidential Homes
Lawnfield and Other Ohio Presidential Homes Lawnfield and Other Ohio Presidential Homes Lucretia Garfield: First Ladies' Lives Skill: Middle School Time Required: Three class periods + + -+ Standards Compliance -+ NCSS Strand 1 Culture -+ NCSS Strand 2 Time, Continuity, and Change -+ NCSS Strand 3 People, Places, and Environments -+ NCSS Strand 10 Civic Ideals and Practices -+ NCTE Standard 2 Students read a...

5. Portraits of Power: American Presidents
...s program. 3. Divide students into small groups and explain that they will discuss the role of the presidency as portrayed in the program. Suggest that they start the discussion by answering the following questions: + What actions did each of the presidents discussed in the segment-Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, Zachary Taylor, and Richard Nixon-take that provoked strong responses from individuals? + What do the actions of these individuals tell you about the relationship between some members of the public and the presidency? + Based on what you saw in the segment, has the role of president changed since G...

6. The Maple Leaf Flag of Canada
The Maple Leaf Flag of Canada The Maple Leaf Flag of Canada Lucretia Garfield: Law, Politics and Govt Skill: Elementary School Time Required: One week + + -+ Standards Compliance -+ NCSS Strand 1 Culture -+ NCSS Strand 2 Time, Continuity, and Change -+ NCSS Strand 3 People, Places, and Environments -+ NCSS Strand 9 Global Connections -+ NCSS Strand 10 Civic Ideals and Practices -+...

7. Finding Treasure Island: An Exciting Escape
Finding Treasure Island: An Exciting Escape Finding Treasure Island: An Exciting Escape Lucretia Garfield: Education, Arts, Letters and Ideas Skill: Elementary School Time Required: Several class periods + + -+ Standards Compliance -+ NCSS Strand 1 Culture -+ NCSS Strand 3 People, Places, and Environments -+ NCSS Strand 5 Individuals, Groups, and Institutions -+ NCSS Strand 9 Global Connections -+ NCTE Standa...

8. The Conflicting Legacy of Alfred Nobel: Dynamite and the Peace Prize
The Conflicting Legacy of Alfred Nobel: Dynamite and the Peace Prize The Conflicting Legacy of Alfred Nobel: Dynamite and the Peace Prize Lucretia Garfield: Science, Medicine, Inventions and tech Skill: High School/College Time Required: One to two weeks + + -+ Standards Compliance -+ NCSS Strand 3 People, Places, and Environments -+ NCSS Strand 8 Science, Technology, and Society -+ NCSS Strand 9 Global Connections -+ NCTE Standard 6 Students apply knowledge...

9. "Seward's Folly": Exploring the State of Alaska
"Seward's Folly": Exploring the State of Alaska "Seward's Folly": Exploring the State of Alaska Lucretia Garfield: Law, Politics and Govt Skill: Middle School Time Required: One to three weeks + + -+ Standards Compliance -+ NCTE Standard 3 Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. -+ NCTE Standard 5 Students use a wide range of strategies and elements to write...

10. "Disregard of precedent and faith in possibility": Clara Barton and the Red Cros
"Disregard of precedent and faith in possibility": Clara Barton and the Red Cros "Disregard of precedent and faith in possibility": Clara Barton and the Red Cros Lucretia Garfield: Science, Medicine, Inventions and tech Skill: Middle School Time Required: One week or more + + -+ Standards Compliance -+ NCSS Strand 2 Time, Continuity, and Change -+ NCSS Strand 3 People, Places, and Environments -+ NCSS Strand 5 Individuals, Groups, and Institutions -+ NCSS Strand 8 Science, Technolo...