Reading Place with the National Building Museum
What does architecture say about the past and the present? TAH teachers learn strategies for close examination of buildings in Washington, DC.
Michael Yell on Writing as Thinking
Practicing writing practices good habits of thought, says Mike Yell. Two strategies can get your students writing every day.
Webquest, Inquiry, and Lincoln’s Views on Technology
Searching for new, exciting ways to engage your students in the classroom? Why not make them internet detectives?
Cell Phones as Classroom Tools
Cell phones: classroom menace or handy learning tool?
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Teacher Bill Kendrat demonstrates the techniques he uses to draw students in to culturally-familiar stories.
Seeking U.S. History Books for 9th and 11th Graders
Look for school districts and teachers’ shared lists.
Teaching with Lectures and Documents
Using a variety of instructional strategies in your classroom makes good sense.