History Lesson Plans

Romans and Greeks History Lesson Plan

Sport idols, rockers, rappers and movie actors attract today's teens' attention. Plan your history lessons around these interests and convert historic figures into modern day stars.

Published by lilypond (6250 pts) on Aug 30, 2009 to
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Pumpkin Fun : Homeschool Science

The great thing about homeschooling your child is that you can do things at home that are more difficult for teachers to do in a classroom setting. Science can be more hands on, so why not take advantage of the fall season and have some fun with pumpkins in your homeschool science class.

Published by gabbi525 (17097 pts) on Aug 30, 2009 to
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Clustering as a Study Skill

Clustering helps students organize concepts and understand any academic subject.

Published by B. Taylor (4122 pts) on Aug 30, 2009 to
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5 Themes of Geography Lesson Plans and Social Studies Activities

The 5 themes of geography are location, place, human/environment interaction, movement, and regions. The Joint Committee on Geographic Education of the National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) and the Association of American Geographers (AAG) created these themes of geography in 1984

Published by Margo Dill (7867 pts) on Aug 30, 2009 to
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Review of the History in Film Website for Educators

A review of the History in Film website, a user friendly site which makes a great resource for history teachers teaching with movies in the classroom. It contains information and handouts for about sixteen movies ranging from the Ancient Roman to the Vietnam Era.

Published by Noreen (2871 pts) on Aug 29, 2009 to
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Tossing the Textbook: Book Review of The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara

The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara is an exceptional book that brings the Battle of Gettysburg to life through vivid imagery, precise details and insightful character development. This article reviews the book and addresses how it can be used in a high school History or Social Studies class.

Published by Noreen (2871 pts) on Aug 18, 2009 to
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Lesson Plan for History: The Inauguration Speech of President Jefferson Davis

On February 18, 1861, President Jefferson Davis, the first (and only) President of the Confederacy, spoke before the provisional Confederate Congress in Montgomery, Alabama. This lesson plan focuses on a defense of Southern Secession from the perspective of a prominent Confederate.

Published by Curt Smothers (6121 pts) on Aug 17, 2009 to
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Understanding the Financial Crisis

This article is meant as a companion to the other articles in this series on the economic crisis. It defines many financial terms and can also be used as a reference tool for lesson plans on the financial crisis included in this series.

Published by Noreen (2871 pts) on Aug 17, 2009 to
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Stock Market Crashes: Three Crashes from Times Gone By

This article provides a review of three historical crashes: The Crash of 1929, The South Sea Bubble and The Tulip and Bulb Craze of the seventeenth century. It is a guide for social studies lessons on financial literacy and understanding the financial crisis.

Published by Noreen (2871 pts) on Aug 10, 2009 to
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Reacting to the Financial Crisis

This lesson plan is part of a series on the current financial crisis. It considers the psychological factors that affect people's reactions to a falling market. The lesson asks students incorporate ideas about emotional decision making into a group project outlined in the first part of this series.

Published by Noreen (2871 pts) on Aug 10, 2009 to
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