Quicklinks for Elementary School Teachers
Teacher’s Pick
Website Reviews
Begin your exploration of African American history with this web portal, leading out to more than 400 websites. [...] »
This website is full of resources for integrating African-American history into my elementary curriculum, from timelines to primary sources to scholars’ essays.
—Anonymous
K–2 Resources
Content
Another Kind of American Idol
Explore the history of America's most iconic image—the American flag. But remember: lip-syncing is not allowed! [...] »
Teaching Tools
Civics Online
![Photo, Roy Takano [i.e., Takeno] at town hall meeting, LOC](http://teachinghistory.org/system/files/imagecache/thumbnail/civics_0.jpg "Photo, Roy Takano [i.e., Takeno] at town hall meeting, Manzanar Relocation Center, California. LOC")
Gain inspiration for new ways to approach political history. [...] »
3–5 Resources
Pre-1865
Manifest Destiny: Creating an American Identity
Discover how the concept of a "Manifest Destiny" shaped American perceptions prior to and throughout the 19th century. [...] »
Post-1865
History Explorer
The Smithsonian offers rich resources for teachers, but tracking them down can be difficult. Use History Explorer's rich search features to make your hunt easier! [...] »
Classroom Toolkit
Historical Thinking & Literacy
See, Think, Wonder
This teaching strategy encourages students to make careful observations and thoughtful interpretations and ultimately helps stimulate curiosity and set the stage for inquiry. [...] »
Using Technology
Mark Smith on Using Constructivist Video Production
Do you use video creation as a culminating activity? Teacher Mark Smith suggests trying it at the beginning of a unit. [...] »
