William Waters - In this lesson, students will research the architecture of former Oshkosh resident, Wiliam Waters. (Secondary Level)

Postcard Home - In this lesson, students will examine WWI-era artifacts from the Oshkosh Public Museum's collection. (Secondary Level)

Waterways of Wisconsin - In this lesson, students will trace the route of Marquette and Joliet's journey through the Fox Valley. They will also read a selection from Marquette's book, Voyage of Jolliet and Marquette. (Secondary Level)

Oshkosh in Motion - In this lesson, students will contrast contemporary life in Oshkosh with that of 1912 using Oshkosh's first motion picture. (Primary or Secondary Level)

Voices of History - In this lesson, students will read about the "home front" in Oshkosh during WWII. (Secondary Level)

Oshkosh Landmarks - In this lesson, students will research important historical landmarks in Oshkosh. (Secondary Level)

Dressed for Success - In this lesson, students will examine Civil War uniforms worn by soldiers from Oshkosh. (Primary Level)

Lewis Hine - In this lesson, students will analyze the child-labor photographs taken by Lewis Hine. (Secondary Level)

Women's Suffrage - In this lesson, students will research women's suffrage in Oshkosh. (Secondary Level)

Life in a Prison Camp - In this lesson, students will read letters written by an Oshkosh resident detailing conditions in a Civil War prison camp. (Secondary Level)

Oral History - In this lesson, students will utilize oral histories to examine the history of Oshkosh. (Secondary Level)

Oshkosh or Bust - In this lesson, students will imagine what it would have been like to move to Oshkosh during the 19th Century. (Primary Level)

The lessons found on this page were created by teachers in the Oshkosh Area School District  in cooperation with the Teachers Academy for the Study of American History.

Question or comments? Please send them to Matt Mauk at matmau@oshkosh.k12.wi.us