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The following History Lesson Plans are condensed files that include links, content standards and other resources.
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Frontier Wars of 1790 (Grades 4 & 5)
(324 k)
In this lesson, students will learn about the frontier wars of the 1790s in the Old Northwest. They will gain an understanding about the causes and effects of these wars through individual or groups research, create informational or editorial broadsides, and share their research and broadsides they have made with the rest of the class. The Stranahan Foundation provided for funding for the preparation of this lesson.

A Five Step Plan for the Ohio Country and the Northwest Territory (Grades 5 & 6)
(912 k)
In this lesson, students will gain an understanding that the American victory over the English following the American Revolution was one of the factors that led to the growth of the United States. Before the Americans could settle the land, the government had a series of problems to address. Using materials and a timeline, students will create their plan. The Stranahan Foundation provided for funding for the preparation of this lesson.

A Conflict of Understanding over Land (Grades 4, 5, adaptable to 8)
(912 k)
In this lesson, students will learn about the cultural differences between the American Indian and European/Americans in their views about the possession of land. Questions that will be answered will be: How does one define land ownership? What is the meaning of land use? How does one define land boundaries? and, Who has the authority to sell the land? The Stranahan Foundation provided funding for the preparation of this lesson.

Terms of History (163 k)
This lesson and activities help the student examine the writing and purpose of a historical document. Once documents are selected on key topics, they will be asked to relate the event to United States or Ohio history and place each on a historical timeline.

Time Capsule (152 k)
We see dated cornerstones on important buildings. They not only state the date of construction, but sometimes contain special objects that tell of the era when the building was built. Students are asked to think about what they might include in a time capsule today.

Write As If You Were There (146 k)
Students will use their imagination to create a story about being present when the Great Seal of Ohio was designed.

Choose from the available topics listed below, which have been separated based upon 4th grade social studies content standards: