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A Guide to History Lesson Plan Ideas

antique mapIf you are a history teacher, you know that students often moan and groan at the thought of memorizing another historic date. Developing a history lesson plan that is both interesting and effective can be a challenge. Our guide will help you make your next lessons relative and maybe even a little exciting! We give you Bright Hub's collection of the latest and greatest articles to help you with planning and developing history lesson plans that will speak to your students. No matter the grade level or topic, you will find something here to help. Give your creative side a break and come here for a little support!

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Understanding Why the Declaration of Independence was Made

Use this fun history lesson plan to create a sense of understanding in your history students about the Declaration of Independence. Read below to learn a unique lesson plan for teaching...
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    On December 8, 1941, the day after the Pearl Harbor attack, President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed the US Congress. In one of the most famous speeches in US history, FDR urged Congress to declare war...
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A Lesson Plan for the Movie October Sky

Are you looking to incorporate a movie into your next history lesson plan? For movie, October Sky, a lesson can include comparing and contrasting the advances in science during...

 Lesson Plan for History: FDR's "Day of Infamy" Speech

On December 8, 1941, the day after the Pearl Harbor attack, President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed the US Congress. In one of the most famous speeches in US history, FDR urged Congress...