Have you ever considered using virtual field trips within your ancient civilizations study? Virtual field trips are a great way to bring...

With distance learning underway for the remainder of the year, it may seem daunting to figure out how to provide meaningful content...

If you are getting ready to cover Ancient Civilizations in the upper elementary and middle school level, a look at Hunter-Gatherers...

Providing students with a high-quality social studies education is non-negotiable. You may have just a textbook or maybe without a...

Are you gearing up to teach the 1920s? The reality is that the Roaring Twenties wasn't exactly "roaring" for everyone. It's important...

Do your students love the I Survived Series? While the chapter books by Lauren Tarshis are suspenseful and exciting historical fiction...

With the outbreak of COVID-19, you might be looking for an age appropriate way to discuss the spread of infectious disease with your...

With the outbreak of COVID-19, you might be looking for an age appropriate way to discuss the spread of infectious disease. If you teach...

Are you teaching World War I, and looking for ways to have your students analyze primary sources? Maybe you're hoping to have your...

Teaching World War I for the first time can seem a bit daunting, especially if you aren't provided with resources or materials. As...

This comprehensive book study for The Hiding Place includes chapter-by-chapter quizzes and reading responses, plus additional historical...

As educators, we should be teaching Black history throughout the year—not just during the month of February. Black History Month should...

Looking for non-spooky Halloween lesson plans? How about a look at the history of Halloween! This is a great cross-curricular way to...

When studying Ancient Egypt I believe that it is important to recognize that the pharaohs and queens were instrumental in nearly every...

I'm always on the lookout for ways to utilize technology in my classroom in a meaningful way. Today, classrooms are moving into more tech...

Are you looking for a new way to get your students out of their seats and engaged with your social studies content? Gallery Walks are a...