Teaching the Emancipation Proclamation on Constitution Day
Aug 27 2012
This Constitution Day, the National Endowment for the Humanities asks, how is the Emancipation Proclamation like the U.S. Constitution? [...] »
Film Review: Amelia
Aug 21 2012
What is the cultural terrain staked out by Amelia, the Hollywood biopic about the intrepid flyer Amelia Earhart? [...] »
Historical Thinking Interactive Poster!
Aug 7 2012
So how do we top the popularity of our historical thinking poster? We make a good thing even better! [...] »
“A Push” in the Right Direction
Aug 6 2012
AP U.S. History teacher Scott Campbell and his students use Twitter to reach out to other AP U.S. History classes. [...] »
The History of America(ns)
Jul 30 2012
Where do Americans come from? Many places! Use these resources to teach immigration history. [...] »
Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter?
Jul 24 2012
Students reading over-the-top fiction? Remind them to read historical fiction and secondary sources with critical eyes. [...] »
Olympic Spirit: Teaching with the Olympics
Jul 20 2012
Summer or winter, the Olympics bring together countries worldwide—including the U.S. How can you teach with Olympic history? [...] »
Film Review: Prohibition
Jul 18 2012
Historian Tona Hangen takes a look at Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's three-part documentary on Prohibition. [...] »
Jeremiah McCall on Group Discussions
Jul 16 2012
Can students engage in thoughtful discussion without a teacher present? Yes, says Jeremiah McCall. [...] »
The History of (American) Health
Jul 11 2012
Health is both a public and a private concern. Get your students considering the history of health with these resources! [...] »
