In this lesson, students investigate a historical mystery—the 1865 explosion of the steamship Sultana—by analyzing a collection of primary and secondary source documents. They work in cooperative ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Matthew Wasniewski discussed the background of Joseph Hernandez and his experience in Congress. In this lesson, students will learn about Hispanic ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! University of North Florida professor and author Nick Seabrook talked about Elbridge Gerry, gerrymandering, and the Massachusetts elections of 1812.

Family stories are a rich window on the past. They can paint pictures of an important period in history through the experience, perspective, and memories of people who lived during that time. These ...

What is a Lesson Plan? An effective lesson plan demonstrates how a teacher creates objectives for his or her students and measures how those objectives are mastered. Creating a lesson plan begins with ...

With the right inspiration and a little improvisation of your own, making your own creative curriculum lesson plans can deliver far more engaging experiences for students. So, how do you find new ...

History and social studies classrooms run on stories, primary sources, and the ability to think critically about both. AI tools are starting to change how teachers bring all three into their lessons, ...