Lesson Plan
How to Pitch an Economy: Global Trade and Commerce in the 18th Century
In this lesson, students will craft and propose an economic plan they believe will best support the growth of the newly independent U.S.
Search
View in
Showing 1–10 of 623 results
-
-
Activity
Quick Consuls: Collection of Classroom Bell Ringers
Jumpstart class with NMAD’s bell ringer collection, offering quick prompts for reflection, inquiry, and discussion of America’s 250-year diplomatic journey.
-
Lesson Plan
Monroe Doctrine 101
In this lesson, students step into the shoes of a historical figure and write a composition on how people, nations, and governments responded to the Monroe Doctrine.
-
Lesson Plan
The Art of Accord: Crafting Treaties in the 18th Century
Through the treaty writing activity, students will have a deeper appreciation for the complexity of diplomacy and the critical importance of communication, negotiation, and compromise in shaping the course of history.
-
Public Program
PEPFAR and Global Health Diplomacy in South Africa
In honor of World AIDS Day, join us for a conversation about the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief’s (PEPFAR) implementation in South Africa.
-
Public Program
Diplomacy After Hours: The 25th Anniversary of the Dayton Accords
2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the Dayton Accords, a historic diplomatic achievement negotiated in Dayton, Ohio that ended the war in Bosnia. Join us for a conversation between NMAD Director Mary Kane, NMAD Public Historian Dr. Alison Mann, Dayton City Commissioner Matt Joseph, and Ambassador Christopher Hill as they discuss their…
-
Activity
Declaration Heard Around the World: Comparing Independence
Students will compare international Declarations of Independence with the U.S. Declaration, noting similarities and differences in content and style.
-
Lesson Plan
Creating Commerce: U.S. Foreign Trade in 1783
In this lesson, students will design a proposal aimed at convincing foreign investors to trade with the newly independent U.S.
-
Activity
Reading Between the Lines: Close-Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Students will analyze the Declaration of Independence through a foreign policy lens to uncover its global message, tone, and strategic intent.
-
Public Program
Diplomacy After Hours: Secretaries, Senators, and the Presidency
How has the road to the White House evolved since 1789? Join us for a conversation on the Secretaries of State and Senators who have run for President. The program will feature Public Historian Dr. Alison Mann, and Historian Emeritus of the United States Senate Dr. Donald Ritchie.
