Quicklinks for Elementary School Teachers
Teacher's Pick
Teaching with Textbooks
Lessons in which students compare secondary sources are a challenge for me to set up. This entry about comparing textbook accounts helped a lot!
—Anonymous
K-2 Resources
Content
Picturing the American Revolution
Looking for a creative way to teach the American Revolution to struggling[...] »
Teaching Tools
Independence Daze: A History of July Fourth
How has the meaning of Independence Day changed over time?
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3-5 Resources
Pre-1865
Manifest Destiny: Creating an American Identity
Discover how the concept of a "Manifest Destiny" shaped American perceptions[...] »
Post-1865
Laura Jernegan: Girl on a Whaleship
Make whaling, a rich part of New England history, relevant to young students[...] »
Classroom Tools
Using Technology
Recording Experiences with First Graders
Keep young students focused during field trips—use cameras!
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