Lesson Plan Reviews
These reviews point to at least one key element of history instruction that a lesson plan does well. These lesson plans will eventually include commentary by teachers who have tried and adapted the activities for their own classrooms.
A Look at Slavery through Posters and Broadsides
Using historic posters, this lesson engages students in analyzing primary sources by identifying their author, intended audience, date, and message.
Lewis and Clark: Same Place, Different Perspectives
Students analyze short excerpts from primary sources and secondary information that describe an encounter between the Lewis and Clark expedition and a Native American tribe. They consider how varied locations influenced the ways in which the explorers and the various Native tribes interacted.
Gateway to History Lesson Plans
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State Standards
Explore state social studies and history standards, searchable by state and grade. The NHEC Annual report will address state assessment issues.
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How do I challenge gifted 10th graders?
Do you have any tips on how I can challenge gifted high school students in my 10th grade World Civ class?
Lectures and documents: How do I teach with both?
Using a variety of instructional strategies in your classroom makes good sense.
