Jan 30
Some Holocaust heroes include Raoul Wallenberg, Giovanni Palatucci, Oskar Schindler, Andre Trocmé, Irena Sendler, Nicholas Winton, Chiune Sugihara, and Varian Fry. All have different stories and backgrounds, but they all share a common thread. All risked their lives to save Jewish people during the Holocaust. They are often referred to as “Righteous Among the Nations.” …
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May 04
Now with distance learning, I decided it was time to update my American History Lapbook Series using Google Apps. This means my free Native American Lapbook resource has been updated. Native Americans for Distance Learning is perfect for home study. Let me back up a moment and explain from the beginning. The Native American section …
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Aug 12
Are you looking for some interesting ways to teach students about how a bill becomes a law? Look no further. This post contains everything you will need. How a Bill Becomes a Law This section includes websites, videos, an anchor chart, and activities to use with your students. Activity #1 – Anchor Chart This …
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Mar 11
‘Famous People Interviews’ is a hugely successful activity for teachers to use in the classroom. During this activity, the teacher assigns an important historical figure to each student. After researching the assigned person. The student takes on the role of a famous person and is interviewed by another student in the class. Preparation Requirements Students …
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Jun 25
Students are much more likely to remember information when it is presented in graphic organizer format. These three Colonial America organizers provide information for the Southern, Mid-Atlantic, and New England Colonies. Students research to find three sets of information. the colonies from each region the name of the settlement, leader, date settled, and the reason why …
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Jun 17
Students will enjoy reading these “Ten Interesting Facts about the Revolutionary War.” Be sure to head to the bottom of the post for links to a printable version. Also, check out the Revolutionary War foldable organizer link as well. Grab your free materials here. Get a printable version of these interesting facts by clicking here. …
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Nov 06
Fact 1 Veterans Day is an official United States holiday that celebrates veterans who served in any U. S. Armed Forces. Fact 2 Veterans Day is observed on November 11. This is a significant date. It is the anniversary of the end of World War I in which fighting ended on the 11th day of …
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