Primary sources

Free printable and digital primary source analysis worksheet! Use this worksheet to guide upper elementary and middle school students through the primary source analysis process. This freebie template can be used with US history and world history primary source lesson plans. You can use the printable PDF or assign the worksheet in your Google classroom. #forteachers #socialstudies #forkids

Today’s photo is of Paris, where I went to school, in celebration of the publication of my book French Women’s Confidence Secrets this week. French Women’s Confidence Secrets is a…

When I was young, I LIVED for DBQs! I guess I didn’t really think about it too much at the time, but I loved that there was an answer right there in front of me; I just needed to look closely at a picture. As a VERY visual learner, being able to see history through primary sources […]

Teach students to analyze firsthand and secondhand accounts with this anchor chart, interactive notebook template, and task cards.

A Who's Who of '60s pop culture: Marilyn, Sinatra, Brando, the Beatles, Liz Taylor, Elvis, Brigitte Bardot, Natalie Wood and more.

This week, we learned … … there’s a lost continent in the Indian Ocean. How do you lose a continent? What’s a microcontinent? How’d scientists find the lost continent? … how Ikea names…

Since February is about a week away, I thought I'd focus on the subject of firsthand and secondhand accounts. I find that it works perfectly to tie this concept in with Black History month. There are

An overview of primary source document analysis activities and lesson plans for US History classrooms.

Teaching World War One for the first time can seem a bit daunting, especially if you aren't provided with resources or materials. If you are new to teaching the Great War and want to be sure you're providing a well-rounded perspective with meaningful activities, I’ve got you covered! This World War One unit is comprehensive, easy to implement, and includes primary source activities to get your students out of their seats and thinking critically.