History is my passion; I love history! And yet, I really don't like textbooks. Here are 30+ ways to teach history without a textbook, from books to cooking, and more!
Use these great films to inspire interest in American History. This part in particular focuses on Manifest Destiny and Expanding West.
The Essentials for How to Teach AP US History AP US History can be one of the most daunting classes in high school for both students and teachers. It is a massive undertaking each and every year. But it is worth it. Even though, like many AP teachers, I have an array of issues and bones to pick with the College Boar
I love review games in my US History class! Who doesn't enjoy their students reviewing content? Here's how you can play Jenga in your history classroom.
Once again, history references show up in popular culture. Put the picture to the right on your board at the start of class […]
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This simple matching worksheet for WW1 includes 20 vocab terms essential to your students' understanding of your World War 1 unit Included are the Zimmerman Note, propaganda, rationing, the alliances and more. The definitions are clearly worded, to the point, and easy for all students to understand ...
The US president tells reporters on Air Force One that a "brand new order" may be issued next week.
Here are ten ways to make your history class more engaging and more interactive! Animate Google Classroom: Add a fun US history/ World history/ Economics banner to your Google Classroom – https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Nofiredrills Pop-Up Cards: Have students create historical greeting cards. Great for Valentine’s Day! Pop – Up Cards Mannequin Challenge: Need some peace on a Friday… Continue reading →
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Do your students' eyes start to glaze over when you're teaching them about the US Constitution, almost like they're about to doze off? Try switching things up a little bit with some hands-on activities that
Free parts of the US Constitution lesson with graphic organizer that teaches how the US Constitution is organized. Perfect for 5th grade and middle school.
Practical tips and real examples from a US history teacher who puts the DBQ essay at the center of instruction.
Add a little pizzazz to your lessons with some United States History Activities that your students will love!
If you want to up your Google Slides presentations, click above. These Google Slides hacks will make your classroom presentations polished and interactive.
This decades project is a GREAT way to wrap up your year in your US History classroom. Check out this blog post!
Add a little pizzazz to your lessons with some United States History Activities that your students will love!
Using pocasts in the US History Classroom is a great way to extend learning and add a new voice to your classroom!
Timelines are amazing tools for visual learners, but there are ways of teaching through history timelines that appeal to all learning styles. Sponsored post
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The Essentials for How to Teach AP US History AP US History can be one of the most daunting classes in high school for both students and teachers. It is a massive undertaking each and every year. But it is worth it. Even though, like many AP teachers, I have an array of issues and bones to pick with the College Boar
As a classroom teacher, you often get hit with that question – usually within the first week of school by a student who “Does Not Want To Be Here”… and truthfully, how do you answer
In case you haven't noticed, many textbooks are boring. (No, not all of them, but many of them are, especially when it comes to learning history.) History can and should be an adventure, and here are 30+ Ways to Teach it Without a Textbook!
Add a little pizzazz to your lessons with some United States History Activities that your students will love!
Free Early American History Curriculum - Columbus Through The Civil War - Welcome to the first post in the Free American History Curriculum ! If you've ...
