Historic newspapers are ideal resources for U.S. History and Reconstruction period lessons aimed at fulfilling Oregon State Standards for Social Sciences Grade 8. Below is a list of applicable standards and lesson plans that support each standard using Historic Oregon Newspapers in the classroom. Though the lesson plans listed below focus on Grade 8, they are adaptable for all grades 6-12.
[U.S. History – 1765-Reconstruction]
Historical Knowledge
8.1. Evaluate continuity and change over the course of United States history by analyzing examples of conflict, cooperation, and interdependence among groups, societies, or nations.
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 1
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 2
- Coming to America, Coming to Oregon
- Lincoln and the Slaves
- Reconstruction
8.2. Evaluate continuity and change over the course of Unites States history, by analyzing key people and constitutional convention, age of Jefferson, industrial revolution, westward expansion, Civil War.
- Constitutional Convention, Part 1: Role Play
- Constitutional Convention, Part 2: Who Really Won?
- Constitutional Convention, Part 3: Reading the Federalist Papers
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 1
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 2
- Lincoln and the Slaves
- Reconstruction
8.3. Examine social, political and economic factors that caused westward expansion from American Revolution through reconstruction.
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 1
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 2
- Lincoln and the Slaves
8.4. Evaluate the impact of different factors, including gender, age, ethnicity and class on groups and individuals during this time period and the impact these groups and individuals have on events of the time.
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 1
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 2
- Coming to America, Coming to Oregon
- Lincoln and the Slaves
8.5. Analyze the causes as outlined in the Declaration of Independence, and examine the major American and British leaders, key events, international support, and consequences of (e.g., Articles of Confederation, changes in trade relationships, achievement of the independence by the United States) the American Revolution.
Historical Thinking
8.6. Use and interpret documents and other relevant primary and secondary sources pertaining to U.S. History from multiple perspectives.
- Constitutional Convention, Part 1: Role Play
- Constitutional Convention, Part 2: Who Really Won?
- Constitutional Convention, Part 3: Reading the Federalist Papers
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 1
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 2
- Coming to America, Coming to Oregon
- Lincoln and the Slaves
- Reconstruction
8.7. Analyze evidence from multiple sources including those with conflicting accounts about specific events in U.S. History.
- Constitutional Convention, Part 1: Role Play
- Constitutional Convention, Part 2: Who Really Won?
- Constitutional Convention, Part 3: Reading the Federalist Papers
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 1
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 2
- Lincoln and the Slaves
8.8. Evaluate information from a variety of sources and perspectives.
- Constitutional Convention, Part 1: Role Play
- Constitutional Convention, Part 2: Who Really Won?
- Constitutional Convention, Part 3: Reading the Federalist Papers
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 1
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 2
- Coming to America, Coming to Oregon
- Lincoln and the Slaves
- Reconstruction
- Public Opinion and News Reporting
- Timber! Oregon’s Economy and Environment
8.9. Construct or evaluate a written historical argument demonstrating an understanding of primary and secondary sources.
- Coming to America, Coming to Oregon
- Constitutional Convention, Part 1: Role Play
- Constitutional Convention, Part 2: Who Really Won?
- Constitutional Convention, Part 3: Reading the Federalist Papers
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 1
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 2
- Lincoln and the Slaves
- Timber! Oregon’s Economy and Environment
Geography
8.10. Interpret maps to identify growth and development of the United States.
8.11. Identify and describe patterns and networks of economic interdependence, migration, and settlement.
8.13. Explain how current and historical technological developments, societal decisions, and personal practices influence sustainability in the United States.
Civics and Government
8.14. Explain rights and responsibilities of citizens.
- Constitutional Convention, Part 1: Role Play
- Constitutional Convention, Part 2: Who Really Won?
- Constitutional Convention, Part 3: Reading the Federalist Papers
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 1
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 2
- Lincoln and the Slaves
- Reconstruction
8.15. Contrast the impact of the Articles of Confederation as a form of government to the U.S. Constitution.
- Constitutional Convention, Part 1: Role Play
- Constitutional Convention, Part 2: Who Really Won?
- Constitutional Convention, Part 3: Reading the Federalist Papers
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 1
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 2
- Lincoln and the Slaves
8.17. Examine the development activities of political parties and interest groups and their affect on events, issues, and ideas.
8.18. Examine and analyze important United States documents, including (but not limited to) the Constitution, Bill of Rights, 13th -15th Amendments.
- Coming to America, Coming to Oregon
- Constitutional Convention, Part 1: Role Play
- Constitutional Convention, Part 2: Who Really Won?
- Constitutional Convention, Part 3: Reading the Federalist Papers
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 1
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 2
- Lincoln and the Slaves
- Reconstruction
819. Examine important Supreme Court decisions prior to 1880 and the impact of the decisions on government practices, personal liberties, and property rights.
8.20. Analyze the changing definition of citizenship and the expansion of rights.
8.21. Analyze important political and ethical values such as freedom, democracy, equality, and justice embodied in documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
- Constitutional Convention, Part 1: Role Play
- Constitutional Convention, Part 2: Who Really Won?
- Constitutional Convention, Part 3: Reading the Federalist Papers
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 1
- Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act, Part 2
Social Science Analysis
8.25. Critique data for point of view, historical context, distortion, or propaganda and relevance.
- Coming to America, Coming to Oregon
- Constitutional Convention, Part 1: Role Play
- Constitutional Convention, Part 2: Who Really Won?
- Constitutional Convention, Part 3: Reading the Federalist Papers
- Lincoln and the SlavesPublic Opinion and News Reporting
- Reconstruction
8.26. Examine a controversial event, issue, or problem from more than one perspective.
- Coming to America, Coming to Oregon
- Constitutional Convention, Part 1: Role Play
- Constitutional Convention, Part 2: Who Really Won?
- Constitutional Convention, Part 3: Reading the Federalist Papers
- Lincoln and the Slaves
- Public Opinion and News Reporting
8.27. Examine the various characteristics, causes, and effects of an event, issue, or problem.
8.28. Investigate a response or solution to an issue or problem and, using research, support or oppose it.