A Collection of Lesson Plans for Teaching High School History
Teaching high school history is never an easy undertaking. “Boring” is a response you’ll hear all too often, though it’s fair …
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High School History Lesson Plan for Movie and Book, October Sky
Are you looking to incorporate a movie into your next history lesson plan? For the movie/book, October Sky, a lesson can include comparing and …
Continue ReadingUse Flags of Our Fathers & Letters From Iwo Jima in this World War II History Lesson Plan
When using popular movies to teach World War II US history, it is important to incorporate critical thinking. Students must be able to discern the …
Continue ReadingGlobal Human Rights High School Lesson Plan & Assignment
Learning about human rights allows students to look beyond their own lives into the lives of others. The study of human rights brings an understanding …
Continue ReadingPresidents' Day Teaching Ideas for Older Students
Does President Obama walk around the Oval Office the third Monday in February with an attitude? What about former presidents Bush, Clinton and Carter? …
Continue ReadingEarly African Kingdoms: Lesson Plan
Africa has a storied past full of kings, empires, and varied cultures. The continent’s diverse geography has always had an impact on these cultures …
Continue ReadingA Swinging 1960's Webquest For the High School History Class
Here’s a history lesson your high school students will never forget. Try this collaborative webquest on your students. They are sure to enjoy …
Continue ReadingStock Market Project for High School Students
Teach your students about smart investing, financial responsibility and how to understand the stock market by assigning this project. This is a fun …
Continue ReadingInteractive History Curriculum: High School Interactive Assignments From The Julio-Claudian Dynasty to The Five Good Emperors & More
Teach your students the history of the Roman Empire with web based activities and assignments. This curriculum guide will lead you through what your …
Continue ReadingA Great Depression Lesson Plan and Group Project Idea
Hard times touched everyone during the Great Depression leaving lives in shambles. This Great Depression lesson plan takes the circumstances as …
Continue ReadingCelebrating Women's History Month in the Classroom: Four Ways to Discover Famous Women in History
Women’s History Month activities help students become aware the famous women in history, whose stories are often not told or are marginalized as …
Continue ReadingHistory of the Roman Republic Lesson Plans and the Roman Empire Lesson Plans
A lesson plan on the history of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. Notes, vocabulary, and extension activities on the Roman Empire are …
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