Primary Source Activities to Bring History to Life
As social studies teachers, we know how important it is to incorporate primary sources whenever we can. Primary sources allow students to explore history in a much deeper way. Rather than reading a summary in a textbook, students are able to interact with real accounts, documents, images, and artifacts from the time period they are […]
Ancient Civilizations Curriculum Unit
Teaching about the ancient world is one of the most exciting parts of the Social Studies curriculum. Learning about ancient civilizations seems to spark curiosity and inspire big questions. These units help students make connections between the past and the world they live in today. As a teacher, it is neat to see them make […]
Hero or Hype: Making History Biography Assignments Engaging
When it comes to helping students understand historical figures, it’s easy to see them simply as just characters in a timeline. The truth, however, as we know, is far more complex. Historical figures were real people with strengths, flaws, and contradictions. That’s where ourHero or Hype history biography assignments come in. These projects are designed […]
Engaging Resources for Teaching Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome is one of the most well-known civilizations in history, and for good reason. The Romans were far ahead of their time in many ways. They laid the foundation for much of what still shapes our world today. I love teaching Ancient Rome because it allows us to draw meaningful parallels to other societies […]
Bring the Ancient Americas to Life with These Engaging Aztec, Maya & Inca Activities
Teaching ancient civilizations is one of the most exciting parts of the Social Studies curriculum. Students are often fascinated by the innovation, culture, and mystery that surround these early societies. But while the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations are rich with opportunities for exploration, it can be a challenge to find resources that are both […]
Myth and Match
Students learn about so many topics in history each year. Depending on the curriculum, they may learn about Ancient Civilizations, Medieval Times, the United States, another country, or Financial Literacy. On top of this, they learn about cultures, languages, governments, and geography. Honestly, history standards cover so much! One aspect that is an absolute must […]
Teaching World Religions
World religions are such an essential aspect of a civilization’s development. They allow individuals to identify a sense of self and feel proud of their background. However, students need explicit teaching about each world religion. They need to understand the basics, beliefs, and cultural behaviors. Thankfully, when teaching world religions, the World Religions Unit and […]
History Stations
Are you looking for content rich activities that are student centered and interactive? Luckily, there are Ancient and U.S. History Stations! Depending on which one you choose, each activity has 6-11 stations with close readings and primary sources detailing the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy and religion of a particular era / region. Readings come […]