The Salem Witch Trials Decoded: Understanding the Trials

In this web resource from EDSITEment!, a project of the National Endowment for the Humanities, students will explore the characteristics of the Puritan community of Salem, Massachusetts, learn about the Salem Witchcraft Trials, and try to understand how and why this event occurred.
Resource ID#: 59588 Type: Lesson Plan
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Direct Link: http://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plan/understanding-salem-witch-trials#sect-thelesson

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Adobe Flash Player, Microsoft Office, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 6 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: 1692, Colonial Massachusetts, Puritans, Salem Witch Trials
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  WebQuest,  Assessment,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource,  Resource Collection,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Writing to Learn, Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: CPALMS Charter: Social Studies

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