MAKERS I Objectives (Grades 6-8 HS)

Title: Helen Stewart

Grades: 6-12

Subjects: U.S. History, U.S. Government, English

Lesson Time: 30-50 Minutes

H1.[6-8].7: Explore the lure of the West and the reality of life on the frontier as it relates to
communication, farming and water issues, mining, and ranching

H1.[6-8].8: Describe the contributions of immigrant groups to the emerging American culture.

H1.[6-8].10: Describe the role of farming, railroads, and mining in the settlement of the West.

G6.[6-8].4: Evaluate the role regions have played in historical events.

C13.[6-8],8: Identify and explain the rights, privileges, and responsibilities associated with
Nevada and U.S. citizenship, including voting, holding office, jury duty, and military service,
community service, and public service.

Title: Gue Gim

Grades: 6-12

Subjects: U.S. History, U.S. Government, English

Lesson Time: 30 Minutes

H1.[6-8].7: Explore the lure of the West and the reality of life on the frontier as it relates to
communication, farming and water issues, mining, and ranching

H1.[6-8].8: Describe the contributions of immigrant groups to the emerging American culture.

H1.[6-8].10: Describe the role of farming, railroads, and mining in the settlement of the West.

H1.[6-8].11: Explain the effects of WWI and WWII on social and cultural life in Nevada and the
United States.

H2.[6-8].4: Identify and explain the importance of immigrant and native groups to mining,
ranching, railroads, and commerce in Nevada and the United States.

Title: Suffrage Movement

Grades: 6-12

Subjects: U.S. History, U.S. Government, English

Lesson Time: 30 Minutes

H2.[6-8].23: Explain the causes of the Great Depression and the impact the Great Depression
had on society and its effect on U.S. political policy.

C13.[6-8],8: Identify and explain the rights, privileges, and responsibilities associated with
Nevada and U.S. citizenship, including voting, holding office, jury duty, and military service,
community service, and public service.

C15.[6-8],3: Identify the impact of interest groups and public opinion on the political process.

Title: Maude Frazier

Grades: 6-12

Subjects: U.S. History, U.S. Government, English

Lesson Time: 30 Minutes

C13.[6-8],8: Identify and explain the rights, privileges, and responsibilities associated with
Nevada and U.S. citizenship, including voting, holding office, jury duty, and military service,
community service, and public service.
C15.[6-8],3: Identify the impact of interest groups and public opinion on the political process.