Browse Blog - student activities
Elizabeth Schaefer on the Impact of 9/11 in the Classroom
Oct 5 2010
Eighth-grade U.S. history teacher Elizabeth Schaefer introduces students to interview techniques and historical thinking with a lesson on 9/11. [...] »
Amy Trenkle on Experiencing the First Amendment
Oct 4 2010
For Constitution Day, DC teacher Amy Trenkle's 8th-grade class carved out their thoughts on the First Amendment. [...] »
Our Weekly Quizzes Return!
Sep 20 2010
Every week during the school year, Teachinghistory.org offers a new quiz. Test your history knowledge and, if you score high enough, you could win a prize! [...] »
Historical Thinking Poster!
Aug 17 2010
Looking for ways to promote thoughtful, critical reading of primary and secondary sources in the classroom? [...] »
National History Day 2010
Jan 19 2010
Kudos to National History Day for the website makeover and tons of new resources for students and teachers. [...] »
Bookmark This! Virtual Fieldtrips
Oct 13 2009
As good as the real thing? [...] »
Watch It Live! President Barack Obama Addresses America's Students on September 8
Sep 4 2009
President Obama speaks directly to the nation’s children and youth about persisting and succeeding in school. [...] »
Third Graders and Local History
Aug 24 2009
Third graders explore civil rights history in their own hometown. [...] »
National History Club: Having Fun AND Doing History
Jul 21 2009
The 375 chapters of the National History Club make history come alive. [...] »
John Brown, Harpers Ferry, Students, History and Technology
Jun 26 2009
Middle school students interpret history at Harpers Ferry. [...] »
