News at Eleven! Engaging Lessons on the Mexican Revolution
In a world of twenty-four hour news why not employ this reporting technique to study history? It’s an entertaining and engaging way to learn. Here is …
Continue ReadingIn a world of twenty-four hour news why not employ this reporting technique to study history? It’s an entertaining and engaging way to learn. Here is …
Continue ReadingWhy did Rome fall? Many historians believe answering this question is central to understanding world history. Imperial Rome spread wide and far, but …
Continue ReadingFrom the barren ice flows of the Arctic to the southernmost tip of Argentina, Native Americans provide a wealth of history, culture and mythology …
Continue ReadingThe French and Indian War, fought in the French and British colonies of North America, was actually part of the Seven Years War which was waged in …
Continue ReadingLatin America is a region with high cultural diversity and a history that presents interesting as well as painful episodes. Classroom activities can …
Continue ReadingCreate an “aha” moment with your students with this Middle Ages crop rotation lesson plan. Help them understand why it was done, how it …
Continue ReadingWith these lesson and teaching ideas on Europe in the Middle Ages, you and your students can come “up close and personal” with the spread …
Continue ReadingNight at the Museum starring Ben Stiller is a great vehicle for teaching history. Lesson plans for key characters, historical eras, or geographical …
Continue Reading“Johnny Tremain” is an interesting historical fiction book that most middle school students find riveting. Not only will students learn …
Continue ReadingIgnite your class with U.S. history lessons on the Sugar Act of 1764. The drama involved in this law will help your students understand the role this …
Continue ReadingThe Native American Indian pictorial language literally refers to communications made using pictures. Native American pictographs have been found …
Continue ReadingAlexander the Great is one of the best known figures in history. He had a short but influential life. Before his death at 33, Alexander conquered …
Continue Reading