History

A Teacher's Guide to Commemorating The Life of Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American hero and civil rights leader that changed our world. Have your class honor this hero by creating activities and crafts that reinforce what he stood for: respect and tolerance.

Teaching High School History: Lessons & Ideas

If you think back to when you learned history at school you are likely to think of tattered textbooks and dull blackboard presentations from your teacher. Our collection of lesson plans for teaching history to high school students makes sure that learning...

All About Alexander the Great

Who was Alexander the Great? A question that's not easy to answer. Alexander was loved by some, hated by others, and feared by many. This lesson covers key facts about Alexander the Great. Introduce this enigmatic character to your class.

Mythology In The Classroom

Cultures throughout time have developed separate yet similar mythologies. Teaching mythology can be an opportunity to discover this through exciting literature, poetry, and art work. It need not be a memorization drill of gods, goddesses, and their individual...

Lessons and Ideas to Teach the Native Americans' Unique History and Culture

Grab your student's attention with these fun and interesting Native American lesson plans. Find lessons and informational articles for preschool and elementary teachers for a variety of different tribes.

First Ladies and Leading Ladies

A fun assignment asking students to match a First Lady to a movie character based on how they think she would define motherhood, or the many roles women fill. Lesson plan has each student get to know a First Lady of his or her choice.

Teach About the Decline of the Roman Empire

Why did Rome fall? Many historians believe answering this question is central to understanding world history. Imperial Rome spread wide and far, but was eventually destroyed by factors from within and without.

Black History Month: An Educator's Guide

Black History Month is an important month in history and a time when students celebrate and honor people of African descent. Use this guide to help you create a month of fun lessons and activities your students will enjoy.

Teaching Tips: Teaching U.S. History with Movies

Lights, camera, action! Movies have captured people's attention since the first reel spun through a projector. When moviemakers began epic tales of history, a new learning tool became part of our culture; however, learning from film needs...

Types of Government -- Sixth Grade Lesson Plans

With these U.S. history activities for sixth grade, which introduce the different types of government, you can meet the curricula requirements for social studies whether your state’s focus is world cultures or the history of the United States.