History teaching ideas

If you teach middle school history, these are some of the most hands-on engaging lesson plans and activities you can find! Great for 8th grade US History or World History in the middle grades!

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!

Teaching history doesn't have to just involve textbooks. Here is how you can teach history without textbooks or tests!

Podcasts are awesome! There are many US History related podcasts out there. Using them in the classroom is a win win! #ushistoryteacher #ushistory #activehistoryteacher

Teaching History Through Movies from Starts At Eight. Teaching History Through Movies is a great way to make history come alive. This landing page tells how we do this, where to get & what movies we are viewing. As we watch and find resources for movies I will add them here. American History, World History, Biographies and more!

If you are a middle school or high school history teacher then you know the importance of teaching your students about primary sources. Head over to this blog post to read about why this veteran history teacher uses historical photographs in her lessons and how she teaches her students to analyze photos as primary sources. With practical and easy to use teaching tips and ideas, you will be well on your way to using photos as primary sources with your students. Read the post today!

Discover the ultimate timeline activity for teaching history in a fun and interactive way! This activity improves critical thinking and retention of key events. Find out why this is a must-try for any history teacher. It's engaging and fun and it works!

Have you ever wondered what you 'should' teach in an elementary history course? This post is for you! It can help you choose an elementary history curriculum or you can use it as a starting

This year we're working on the Industrial Revolution and I found the perfect way to incorporate American history lessons with creative writing lessons.

Before your students open a social studies or history textbook, teach them how to read a secondary source. Learn how History Gal teaches it and download a free bookmark that walks students through the steps.

Want to improve the look of your classroom without spending too much money yourself? Read Peacefield History's suggestions!

If your students ask, "Why do we have to learn about history," you're in the right place! This blog post will help you engage your students in learning history!

Timelines are amazing tools for visual learners, but there are ways of teaching history through timelines that appeal to all learning styles. Start by using the ideas in this post! #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum #education #edchat #curriculum #teachinghistory #historyforkids #history #ad

I am pretty sure that the title of this post means absolutely nothing to you, but for me it really sums up my early childhood. Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego was the name of a computer game that my sisters and I played, where you take on the role of a detective to help find criminals who have stolen famous pieces of work. Using clues and geography knowledge, you travel all around the world to locate these thieves. This game was so amazing (believe me, it's true!) that they even…

Learning about ancient civilizations doesn't have to be a bore. Make lessons about ancient Greece, ancient India, ancient Rome, and other ancient civilizations exciting with this collection of hands-on Social Studies projects. Perfect for any middle school classroom, these ancient history lessons combine creativity and rigor.

Finish out your history class with a bang with these creative end of the year games! They are a fun way to review history for kids, and many would work for a literature class as well. They are easily adapted for different age groups by requiring different levels of detail and complexity in their responses.…

In just about a month, students around the world (or at least the northern hemisphere) will be asking their social studies teachers, “why do we have to study history?” Of course there a…

One social studies question I get quite often at the start of the year is:"Where do I begin?"I believe that before we dive into our first unit, it's important that our students understand what history is and why it matters. If our students don't understand the importance of history, they won't feel the need to engage. I'm excited to share with you a history introductory lesson that provides an opportunity for students to analyze and corroborate evidence of YOUR story!Here's how this lesson…