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Science Vs. Tradition/Religion

One of the central conflicts in Thatcher's storyline involves the dispute between himself and Professor Cutler regarding the teaching of Charles Darwin. Conduct research and prepare a presentation that looks at other famous trials regarding this conflict in the nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries.

House Illustration

The central setting in Unsheltered is the house on Plum Street where both Willa and Thatcher live, a century apart. Create an illustration of this house in one of the two timelines and discuss your choices with the class.

Vineland Presentation

Conduct research on the real-life history of Vineland, New Jersey, and its developer, Captain Landis. Use your research to develop a presentation for the class that looks at Vineland's history and its depiction in the novel.

Politics of the Nineteenth Century

Conduct research and prepare a presentation that looks at President Ulysses S. Grant and the political atmosphere...

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