Teaching the Civil War
Teaching U.S. history can be overwhelming for teachers, both experienced and new. There are so many important people, places, and events that it can seem daunting to teach a unit cohesively and clearly. This can be especially hard when you're teaching about a major US ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Westward Expansion
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Westward Expansion
If you’re a teacher, then you are probably familiar with this scenario: you look at your schedule and realize you’re supposed to teach about a topic you remember little to nothing about! Especially with U.S. history, you want to make sure to cover ...
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Free History of Thanksgiving Lesson
Free History of Thanksgiving Lesson
If you're a teacher, you know that the week before a holiday break can be brutal. Teachers and students alike are ready for a few days off, and it can be extra difficult to get students to concentrate. When I was teaching I loved fun holiday-themed lessons and ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Teaching the US Constitution
Teaching the US Constitution
With so much focus on math and ELA, it can be hard to find time to prepare history lessons. However, I think that most teachers would agree that teaching history is extremely important! Especially, when you're teaching about US history topics like the Constitution.
I ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Teaching the Revolutionary War
Teaching the Revolutionary War
Are you teaching about the Revolutionary War? New and veteran teachers often need to brush up on their history before teaching this unit. There are many important events and people to remember.
In this blog post, I will outline the most important things you need ...
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Free 2020 Election Lesson Plans for Middle School
Free 2020 Election Lesson Plan for Middle School
With November right around the corner, your students may be asking you about the upcoming presidential election. They may have heard about the election at home but not really understand it. As teachers, it can be hard to find an unbiased and ...
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