Why study history

Are you thinking about studying history at GCSE or A-level? This post looks at what jobs you can do with history and what careers choices you will have.

The first week of school, before you even begin to teach history, is more important than most teachers realize. It can make or break your year. Unfortunately, it is the week most beginning teachers have

Do you speak meme? Our students certainly do! I find myself browsing memes more often than I should. I even have a small (but growing) stash of them saved on my phone. A meme is

Students become stakeholders in the learning process WITHOUT having to dress up like Benjamin Franklin.

Looking for an engaging lesson plan for that first day of history class? Help your students understand the importance of history with this critical thinking activity called Why Study History. Teachers will love the quality content, and students will appreciate the relevant application. Included is a

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…

Guide to using Social Studies Simulations to step away from the lecture podium and engage your students with hands-on history activities.

Blogs this time of the year are full of wonderful ideas for the first day of school. I would like to share with you a lesson that I do on the 3rd or 4th day of school after all procedural things ar…

Hands-on activities for studying world history are the best way for your kids to get a deeper understanding of the country all around us.