Browse Past Blog Posts
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! [...] »
