The first day of school is one of the most exciting, and nerve-wracking, days of the year. In my opinion, the single most important thing you can focus on that day is building relationships. It's a golden opportunity to let your students get to know you and to start learning who they are.
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How to Teach History Without a Textbook
From rote memorization of dates to popcorn reading from worn-out textbook passages to monotonous lectures (Ferris Bueller, anyone?), history lessons can get a bit… boring. But they don't have to be!
Do your students say they "hate history?" If you're still relying on that 30-year-old textbook, that ...
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9 Historical Thinking Videos for Middle School
Teaching history goes beyond memorizing dates and events. Students need to understand how people experienced the past, how perspectives shaped decisions, and how historians use evidence to interpret what really happened — and historical thinking videos for middle school can make those ideas ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Teaching with Primary Sources
Have you ever found an amazing primary source, only to stare at it wondering how to actually use it in a lesson? You're not alone, we've all been there.
The good news is that primary sources don't have to feel intimidating. In this post, I'll break down exactly what primary sources are, how to ...
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Free Gilded Age Unit Planning Guide for Middle School
Planning a Gilded Age lesson for middle school can feel overwhelming. After all, there is so much happening at once: industrialization, immigration, labor movements, corrupt politics, and a handful of enormously powerful businessmen... All during the same era. As a result, it can be hard to know ...
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