School Lesson Plans
Comprehensive Lesson Plans
Each school lesson plan is geared towards a specific grade level. Our lesson plan offering will be expanding in the coming months, so check back for new topics.
We recommend educators review the lesson plan prior to student and classroom use. This is due to the nature and sensitivity of some of the information. Teachers are the best judge of what material and information is appropriate for their students. Please note, for historical accuracy and to illustrate changing views of the disability community and society, words and language used in different eras are part of the lessons. No offense is intended toward people with disabilities, their families or advocates.
- Laura Bridgman Lesson Plan – Grades 3-5
- Nellie Bly Lesson Plan – Grades 9-12
- Jim Abbott Lesson Plan – Grades 6-8
For additional disability history curriculum and online resources,
visit Emerging America.
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