Lincoln on the Big Screen
How do historians think about films like Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln? Take a look with Teachinghistory.org!
Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter?
Students reading over-the-top fiction? Remind them to read historical fiction and secondary sources with critical eyes.
Exploring Historical Fiction
Make the Lewis and Clark expedition and life on the Oregon Trail come alive with these suggestions!
World War and Literature
Can you suggest any literature covering World War I to World War II that my 10th-grade world history class can read?
Historic Stories, Fictional Accounts: Achieving Multiperspectivity
Nonfiction texts are great sources for learning about historical events and figures. However, do fictional accounts also have a place in the history classroom?
Ron Gorr on Imagining the Great Depression: Mixing Primary Documents and Student Creativity
Use primary sources to tell stories and discover what the stories you create say about historical bias.
Valerie Tripp's Looking Backward, Looping Forward: How to Make a Period of History Matter to Your Students
Start with memoirs or historical fiction and small issues children can relate to, and build from there!
Vitamins in Chocolate Cake: Why Use Historical Fiction in the Classroom?
What’s one way of bringing delight to learning history? Historical fiction, says American Girl author Valerie Tripp.
The Conspirator in the Classroom
With the new film, The Conspirator, out in theaters, here are a few resources to help you explore the story of Mary Surratt and America’s first presidential assassination.
Classroom Glory
Does the movie “Glory” depict historical accuracy or wholesale fiction?
Seeking U.S. History Books for 9th and 11th Graders
Look for school districts and teachers’ shared lists.