Caroline M. Snow is one of my advisees, and she was a member of a remarkable undergraduate Secondary Social Studies Cohort from 2024-2025 at Mississippi State University. Her unit submission on U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War was exceptional including many “hidden gems,” sprinkled throughout the plan. I had never used the phrase, “hidden gems” when evaluating a unit plan, but it applied in this instance. Thankfully, “Carrie” chose to pursue graduate work at State.

Our article walks you through a lesson about child labor in Mississippi, during the early twentieth century, which begins with a historical photograph. First, we provide background information on the photographer, Lewis Hine and child labor along the Gulf Coast, which—to no surprise—involves the seafood industry. In addition to the specific photograph used in the lesson, there is a link to additional photographic resources. You will also find a reading handout on oyster shucking with reader supports embedded . Finally, there are suggestions and tips about the climatic ending to the lesson—an “Act-It-Out.”

With the cooperation of the four major networks (CBS, NBC Blue, NBC Red, and Mutual), the White House regularly scheduled Fireside Chats in the 10 pm Eastern timeslot. On the East Coast, listeners were still awake while western listeners had finished supper and were ready to relax for the evening.