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iCivics: Explore the Resource Library K-5

Access lesson plans and LMS tools to seamlessly integrate iCivics into your curriculum. Play games, watch videos, and complete class assignments. learn more

Founders and the Constitution

Who were the Founders of the United States of America? Introduce students to twenty-four individuals who had a direct impact on the founding of our constitutional government. Explore… learn more

Free 21st Century Timeline Poster for Your Classroom: Great Moments of the 2000s!

Get a poster, lesson plans, and a free magazine delivered to your classroom! The Week Junior is excited to offer a special giveaway that will bring history to… learn more

iCivics Education: Using iCivics Resources

From grab-and-go lessons to year-long curriculum, our resources engage students with complex concepts in ways they can understand and relate to. To get started, we recommend exploring our… learn more

Nobody does social studies like iCivics. Whether it’s civics, government, or U.S. History, we’re fearless about creating dynamic learning experiences. From educational games and short-form, just-in-time materials to… learn more

Celebrate Inauguration Day with Discovery Education

Every four years, an amazing celebration happens in Washington, D.C. — Americans come together to watch the recently elected President of the United States pledge to uphold and… learn more

History Skills: Free High School History Lessons

Learn about the past in a way that suits you. Each lesson, you can choose how you learn: watch a documentary, engage with historical sources, research online or read high-quality… learn more

The Alamo

Explore all the Alamo has to offer – there's acres of history here! Classroom resources If you're an educator teaching Texas history, the Alamo's learning team is here… learn more

Smithsonian Tween Tribune: Lesson Plans

Lesson Planning Made Easy The lesson plans refresh themselves with new stories, questions and quizzes posted everyday. Each also includes links to the Common Core standards that apply… learn more

Colonial Williamsburg: Educator Resource Library

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation advances its mission — “that the future may learn from the past” — through educational programming, preservation and ongoing research. Williamsburg was the thriving… learn more

Veterans' Day Lesson Plans

Lesson Planet was started to help educators spend less time searching so that they could spend more time teaching. learn more

Oregon-California Trails - Learning Center

The Oregon-California Trails - Learning Center helps to educate people about the westward emigrant trails. The story of the emigrant trails is immensely rich and spans not only… learn more

The Kennedy Center: Indigenous Peoples of the Americas

Experience and honor cultures of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas through dance, music, literary, and visual arts. Watch Native Pride Dancers perform the eagle and hoop dances,… learn more

Teacher Vision: Mini-Lessons

Mini-lessons promote easy, regular skill-building Teach your students smaller concepts with focused mini lessons; they will later be able to relate this smaller idea to a larger concept… learn more

iCivics: The Road to Civil Rights

Explore with students the methods Dr. King and other leaders used to advance civil rights. Students will learn about opposition to the movement, and identify how it took… learn more

iCivics: How Did Laws, Courts, and People Impact Civil Rights in the Late 1800s?

Everyone deserves to be treated equally. But how can people make sure that happens? In this inquiry-based unit, students will explain how Amendments to the Constitution attempted to… learn more

HelpTeaching: Jane Addams

Jane Addams was a pioneering social reformer, activist, and feminist who made significant contributions to women's history. She was a passionate advocate for social justice and equality, and… learn more

Civil War: Classroom Materials at the Library of Congress

The Library of Congress offers classroom materials and professional development to help teachers effectively use primary sources from the Library's vast digital collections in their teaching. learn more

PBS LearningMedia: Women, War & Peace

Women, War & Peace is a bold PBS television series challenging the conventional wisdom that war and peace are men’s domain. The vast majority of today’s conflicts are not… learn more

SUPER CIVICS MIDTERM ELECTION LESSONS GRADES K-6

The Super Civics K – 6 Team from Learning Law and Democracy has prepared easy to follow lessons with coordinating slides and anchor texts that are designed to help… learn more

Looking to the Past with Mary Jenkins Teaching Resources

Teaching Pay Teachers. Jenkins specializes in middle school ancient history materials and resources. Check out her free resources. learn more

Indigenous Peoples Lesson Plans and Resources

Share My Lesson is your go-to resource for indigenous peoples and Native American lesson plans with this free PreK-12 collection of resources. November is National Native American Heritage Month, and… learn more

Constitution Day Activities and Lesson Plans

The American Federation of Teachers’ Share My Lesson is a free, award-winning community-based site that brings together educators, parents and caregivers, paraprofessionals and school-related personnel, specialized instructional support… learn more

Global Game Changes

MY TALENT + MY HEART = MY SUPERPOWER!™ That’s the message that our students start with and hear every day. At Global Game Changers, we believe that rich… learn more

EconEdLink-All Grades

EconEdLink is brought to you by the Council for Economic Education. CEE is the leading organization in the United States that focuses on the economic and financial education… learn more

Civics Lesson Plans for Elementary Students

Free Civics Lesson Plans for Elementary Students It is never too early to teach our youngest citizens how to be civically engaged. This carefully curated collection of civic… learn more

Education World: Biography Acrostic

A perfect culminating activity for your biography, history, or literature unit. This lesson might be used • as a culminating activity for your Biography unit. • as a… learn more

Black History Month Activities & Resources

February Is Black History Month. Understand, acknowledge, and appreciate the influential contributions and experiences of key African American figures throughout the history of the United States. learn more

PBS Learning Media: Elementary Social Studies

Discover exciting resources and methods for teaching social studies to students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Elementary Social Studies. Students can practice making inferences as they explore… learn more

September 11: Lessons and Resources for Classroom Teachers

Education World presents Remembering September 11, which includes five new lessons to help teachers reflect upon the September 11, 2001, attack on the United States. Those lessons keep alive… learn more

40 Black History Month Activities for February and Beyond

Black history is American history and needs to be embedded into your classroom experiences year-round. At the same time, Black History Month provides the necessary opportunity to dig… learn more

Lesson plan: What Happens During a Presidential Inauguration?

Every four years on January 20, a ceremony called an inauguration marks the start of the United States president’s new term. The Constitution requires that the president take… learn more

Inauguration Day Resources

The National Constitution Center has the resources you need this Inauguration Day! Start with the latest post from our Constitution Daily blog, What Happens on Inauguration Day. Learn about what… learn more

From Election Results to Inauguration: Teaching the 2024 Transition of Power

The 2024 election season marks another significant moment in U.S. history, with Americans witnessing the democratic process in action and the transition of power—a fundamental pillar of our… learn more

Lesson Plan: 2025 Inauguration Viewing Guides and Activities

This lesson provides several activities for students to help them understand events occurring on Inauguration Day and interpret the inaugural address that Donald Trump will give on January… learn more

5 Presidential Inauguration Activities for Students

On Inauguration Day, the president-elect is sworn into office. The ceremony takes place every four years on January 20 (or January 21 if the 20th falls on a… learn more

Presidential Inaugurations: I Do Solemnly Swear

Presidential inaugurations have been solemn ceremonies and uninhibited celebrations. They are carefully scripted and they are unpredictable. They reflect tradition and they reflect the moment. Help your students… learn more

Hail to the Chief: Inauguration Lessons

Every four years on January 20, an important event occurs in the United States: A president takes the Oath of Office during an inauguration ceremony. Education World offers… learn more

Teaching MLK Day: Lessons, Resources, and Ideas for Educators

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (held on Jan. 20 this year) is the perfect moment to dive into conversations with your students about civil rights, social justice, and… learn more

Martin Luther King Jr Activities & Resources for School

Welcome to our guide on Martin Luther King Jr activities and resources for school. Here, you will find a variety of educational resources designed to engage students in… learn more

Women & the American Story

Welcome to Women & the American Story! A digital curriculum for K-12 classrooms. Women & the American Story (WAMS) is designed with that in mind. The primary resources and… learn more

Thanksgiving Lesson Plans and Resources

Explore new ways to take your students on a historical journey this holiday season and help them discover the meaning of Thanksgiving. Share My Lesson’s curated collections of… learn more

Social Studies Curriculum and Literacy Resources

Strengthen literacy skills while expanding social studies knowledge with our elementary social studies curriculum. Packed with over 1,000 resources in printable, projectable, and assignable formats, this curriculum covers… learn more

Supreme Court Historical Society

Classroom Resources for Teachers & Students The Supreme Court Historical Society is a private non-profit organization, incorporated in the District of Columbia in 1974. The Society is dedicated… learn more

Lesson Plan: 2023-2024 Supreme Court Oral Arguments

Supreme Court Oral Arguments C-SPAN Classroom. The justices of the Supreme Court discuss the process and importance of the oral arguments during a Supreme Court case. learn more

Constituting America: Constitutional Lesson Plans

The mission is to teach students across America about the nonpartisan relevancy of the U.S. Constitution and the principles of self-governance inherent in our founding documents. Also, check… learn more

Lesson Plan: 2024 Presidential Candidates on the Issues

Welcome to C-SPAN Classroom's Lesson Plans! This section of the website is designed to enhance social studies curriculums by providing teachers with structured lesson plans that examine a… learn more

Bill of Rights Institute: Presidents and the Constitution

What are the powers delegated to the Executive Branch and how have constitutional principles have applied throughout U.S. History? Examine these questions with your students and equip them… learn more

The Supreme Court: Lesson Plans and Resources

Americans have looked to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) as the moral conscience of the nation since it was established by the founding fathers in… learn more

Campaign 2024

This website provides C-SPAN Classroom video resources explaining the various aspects of the election process for candidates vying to become the next President of the United States. Separated into various… learn more

History U

The Gilder Lehrman Institute’s History U offers free, self-paced courses in American history to high school students. These courses, led by the nation’s top historians, are drawn from… learn more

Asian American & Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander Heritage Lesson Plans

Why should we teach students about Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) heritage? These lessons and resources for educators and parents provide an opportunity to share… learn more

PBS LearningMedia: Our Shared Differences

Help students understand that each person’s unique life experiences shape their values, interests, and choices. Through exploring their own and each other’s differences, students will recognize how diversity… learn more

Women's History Month Lesson Plans and Resources

Use these timely preK-12 lesson plans and class activities to incorporate key figures and historical events in your Women’s History lesson planning throughout the year. This Share My Lesson collection… learn more

Teaching the Rule of Law and Law Day

Did you know, annually, the United States recognizes May 1 as Law Day? Law Day was established in 1958 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower after the American Bar… learn more

Best Free Thanksgiving Lessons and Activities

One of the most beloved American holidays, Thanksgiving is celebrated by people of all religions and backgrounds. While some of the following Thanksgiving lessons, activities, and games include… learn more

Hispanic Heritage Month Activities and Lesson Plans

Share My Lesson. Hispanic Heritage Month, recognized from September 15 to October 15, is more than a celebration of Hispanic and Latino culture. It's an opportunity to educate,… learn more

Presidents Day Lesson Plans and Resources

What is there to know about Presidents Day? Also referred to as Washington’s Birthday, there is a colorful history behind the holiday that provides for a long weekend every… learn more

Celebration, Conflict & Contemplation: Digital Thanksgiving Activities & Lesson Plans for Students

Take students on a historical journey with our free pre-K12 Thanksgiving activities and resources for use in distance or hybrid learning classrooms. learn more

American Revolution Socratic Seminar

Students will conduct a Socratic Seminar, using Revolution Era documents to better understand the people, ideas, decisions and events of the War for Independence, as well as to… learn more

Elevate Indigenous voices during Indigenous Heritage Month

In November, we celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month at Microsoft, a time to recognize and honor the rich histories and cultures of Indigenous peoples. With inclusive activities from Minecraft Education and… learn more

C-Span: Campaign 2024

Videos, lesson plans, bellringers, and other resources on the 2024 Presidential Campaign. learn more

Martin Luther King Jr. Lesson Plans and Resources: Understanding a Life and Legacy

Martin Luther King Jr Activities and Lessons for a New Generation “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that… learn more

Black History Lesson Plans and Resources

Teaching about Black History is an essential and important part of any history curriculum and an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of Black people… learn more

Veterans Day Activities and Lesson Plans

Veterans Day is a time to honor the men and women who have served in our armed forces. To help teachers bring the importance of this day into… learn more

Election Results Tracker

Election Results Tracker activity helps students monitor the election results with a map and Electoral College vote counter. Learning Objectives Track state election results Monitor the media’s election… learn more

2024 Election Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources

for the 2024 elections, educators have a unique opportunity to bring this process to life, delving into current events, voter issues, and the intricate workings of our electoral… learn more

Civics Education for Digital Citizens

MyCivicsLife is a free, educational social media tool that prepares middle-level students to be responsible citizens in the digital age -- in a safe and engaging practice space!… learn more

Women's Suffrage & Equal Rights: Free Lesson Plans & Resources

Women's Suffrage and the Transformation of Society Born from the powerful, unwavering momentum of hundreds of women who first convened a women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York,… learn more

Foundations of Democracy and Government: Lessons and Resources

Ever wondered about the perfect way to introduce your students to the intriguing world of democracy? Well, Share My Lesson has you covered! Dive into our special collection… learn more

Bill of Rights Institute: Elementary Lesson Plans

BRI Jr. resources are primary source-based, inquiry-driven lessons that focus on content-area literacy instruction and performance-based assessments. Using a modular design, including Lexiled readings and video components, they… learn more

Bill of Rights Institute: Middle School Resources

Each resource contains full lesson plans, essays, activities, teacher support materials, and student comprehension questions. Along with scaffolded primary sources and vocabulary lists. learn more

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Through narratives, primary sources, and point-counter-point debates, students will gain insights into the nature of the American experiment – the ongoing quest for a more perfect union. Containing… learn more

Columbus Day Lesson Plans, Activities, and Teaching Resources

Teach your students about the history of Columbus Day with TeacherVision’s cross-curricular resources, printables, and Columbus Day lesson plans! Columbus Day occurs on the second Monday in October.… learn more

PBS NewsHour: Daily News Lessons

News for Students and Teacher Resources Grades 6-12 learn more

Center for Civic Education: Voting & Elections

Tuesday, November 5, 2024, marks Election Day in the U.S. During this election season, voters across the country will cast their ballots for various federal, state, and local… learn more

PBS LearningMedia: Election Central

Voting and elections are an essential part of democracy. Keep up with election news, study the history and process of elections, learn about voting rights, and engage in… learn more

Presidential Election Lesson Plans

Dive in with ready-to-use lesson plans for high school and middle school classrooms that consist of readings, vocabulary development, graphic organizers, and active participation opportunities. learn more

History Central

The Best Source of American and World History. This is Historycentral's Teachers Resource Center. Our goal is to provide resources including lesson plans, teachers guides . learn more

Christmas Around the World Activities For Your Classroom

Have you decided to do a Christmas around-the-world unit with your class? Are you looking for Christmas around the world activities for your upper elementary school classroom? If… learn more

Texas Archive: Reliable Digital Content for Educators

Our collection provides access to primary and secondary source films relating to Texas, U.S., and World History, as well as free lesson plans aligned with Texas teaching standards… learn more

iCivics: Government & the Market

In this unit, students learn about the relationship between the government and the economy. Starting with the basics of the market economy, students learn about government regulations on… learn more

iCivics: Public Policy

In this unit, students learn what public policy is and who creates, implements, and influences it. Through case studies, scenarios, and possible role-playing, students discover how difficult it… learn more

iCivics: Election Headquarters Teaching Resources

State and Local Election Resources. Use these curated, non-partisan teaching resources to help students to learn about state and local election processes, understand the power of their vote,… learn more

iCivics Lesson Plans for Teachers

Founded by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, iCivics re-imagines civic education for American democracy. With iCivics, nearly 10 million students learn about our government, the rule of law, and… learn more

History for Humans

History For Humans is devoted to creating engaging video-based history lessons that interest and challenge students to think deeply about the past and its importance today. learn more

Mr. Dowling: Browse through History

Engaging History Lessons - Interactive Quizzes - Free Downloads. Take whatever you need. The study guides, homework assignments and exams that are free and available for you to… learn more

iCivics: Separate and Sovereign

Tribal Land Rights Lesson Plan. The relationship between Native nations and the U.S. federal government is important to understand. This mini-lesson provides an overview of tribal sovereignty from… learn more

High School Government Resources

Build a foundational understanding of the constitutional system of United States government and how the system evolved over the course of U.S. History. Each resource contains full lesson… learn more

High School United States History Resources

Share the story of the United States from its earliest days to the present. Each resource contains full lesson plans, essays, activities, teacher support materials and student comprehension… learn more

C-Span Classroom: Lesson Plan: Reflections on September 11, 2001

This lesson plan showcases reflections on the tragedy from President George W. Bush, Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, and Senator Chuck Schumer. learn more

5 Themes of Geography

To make geography easier to use and to make it more useful, geography is divided into five themes - location, place, human-environment interaction, region, and movement. Geography In… learn more

Celebrate Latinx History

Google Applied Digital Skills. Use these lessons to explore the importance of Latinx history, express your identity, and celebrate the contributions made by the Latinx community during Hispanic… learn more

25 Great Lesson Plans for Constitution Day

Any of the following 25 lesson plans would provide an excellent entry point into a classroom discussion about the significance of the U.S. Constitution and the rights that… learn more

African American History Month – Teacher Resources

The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial… learn more

Museum of the American Revolution: Mini Lesson Plans

The Museum of the American Revolution offers a growing list of free, downloadable lesson plans that explore topics including the role of museums, types of revolutions, and the people, causes,… learn more

iCivics: Government & the Economy

This lesson uses the topic of cell phone service to illustrate how government and the economy are related. Students learn the difference between market, command, and mixed economies.… learn more

TPT: Students of History

Teachers Pay Teachers. Empowering teachers with content, tools, and community to teach at their best. Offers unit topics or full curriculum in US History, World History, and Government… learn more

Lesson Plans for American History & Literature

America in Class® Lessons are tailored to meet Common Core and state curriculum standards. The Lessons present challenging primary resources in a classroom-ready format, with background information and strategies that enable teachers… learn more

LessonPlanet: Wagons Ho! Hard Times! Hard Choices!

Here is a ten-day unit covering westward expansion, pioneer life, and the Oregon Trail. Activities include baking, model building, role-play, newspaper writing, science experiments, and so much more!… learn more

Izzit

Entertaining & educational videos come with tons of additional resources — Teacher's Guide, activities, quizzes, and much more! We also offer Current Events lessons — two each school… learn more

C-Span Classroom: Lesson Plan: The Bill of Rights

Students will learn about the individual rights that are included in the Bill of Rights and current issues relating to them. Students will use C-SPAN Classroom's Constitution Clips… learn more

C-Span Classroom Lesson Plans

Ancestry: Making Connections Between the Past & Present

Ancestry® has a long-term commitment to education, and proud to assist educators and parents with their focus on finding new and unique curriculum topics and to foster more… learn more

CivicED Lesson Plans

The Center for Civic Education helps students develop (1) an increased understanding of the institutions of constitutional democracy and the fundamental principles and values upon which they are… learn more

Smithsonian's History Explorer: Lessons & Activities

Smithsonian's History Explorer was developed by the National Museum of American History in partnership with the Verizon Foundation to offer hundreds of free, innovative online resources for teaching… learn more

Docs Teach: Bring History to Life

DocsTeach is a product of the National Archives education division. Our mission is to engage, educate, and inspire all learners to discover and explore the records of the… learn more

PBS NewsHour Classroom: Lesson Plans

News for Students and Teacher Resources Grades 6-12. Classroom features daily news lessons based on PBS NewsHour, full-length video-based lesson plans. learn more

Teaching Materials on the Holocaust

These Holocaust lesson plans introduce key concepts and information to middle school and high school students. Grounded in historical context, the lessons utilize primary source materials from the… learn more

Time Travel With AI: Enhance Learning in Social Studies

Combining artificial intelligence (AI) with social studies projects can revolutionize student engagement and deepen their understanding of historical events and influential figures. In this article, we will explore… learn more

History for Kids: Lesson Plans

Free history network for kids. My name is Stephen Byrne, I’m 14 years old (started the website when I was 12) I’m the creator of the History for… learn more

Curipod Lesson Plan

This Curipod Lesson Plan is designed to help educators integrate the digital tool to support instruction. Curipod brings an exciting addition to the available presentation and slideshow digital… learn more

National Women's History Museum: Digital Classroom Resources

Explore classroom-ready resources created by the Museum and through the "For Educators, by Educators" initiative. There are lesson plans, biographies, posters, primary sources, and more. You can search… learn more

PBS LearningMedia: Separation of Powers | Civics 101

To protect the rights of the people—the Constitution says it takes three parts of the government to make or change a law or make other important decisions. This… learn more

Favorite Presidents' Day Printables Gallery, Grades K-8

Celebrate Presidents' Day this February with one or all of our favorite activities. There are printables, lesson plans, and more resources for you to enjoy with your class.… learn more

Women’s History in the United States

International Women's Day has been commemorated across the world on March 8th since 1911 and every U.S. President has marked March as Women's History Month since 1995. While the right… learn more

Lesson Plan: Civil War Portrait Photography

This lesson highlights the role and impact of portrait photography during and after the American Civil War. The lesson, which features the American Battlefield Trust's Melissa Winn speaking… learn more

Abraham Lincoln and Executive Power

The lesson, written by John J. Patrick, Professor Emeritus of Education at Indiana University, supplements the We the People: The Citizen & the Constitution text. It is designed to… learn more

Lesson Ideas for Abraham Lincoln

For Lincoln's birthday or any time of year, here are ideas to better acquaint students with the life, times, and work of the 16th president of the United… learn more

Abraham Lincoln: Man versus Legend

In this lesson, students interrogate their own assumptions about Abraham Lincoln in order to arrive at a deeper understanding of who Lincoln was. They investigate primary source documents… learn more

Teaching Lincoln’s Assassination and Legacy

Explore the life, leadership, death and legacy of Abraham Lincoln through primary sources and lesson plans developed by our education staff and master teachers. We offer ready-to-use history lesson… learn more

Abraham Lincoln's Presidential Library & Museum: Lesson Plans

Understanding the importance of educating about President Lincoln’s life and legacy, as well as the history of the great state of Illinois, ALPLM’s Education Department works hand-in-hand with… learn more

Best Lessons and Activities for Teaching Black History Month

The following are some of the best lessons and activities for teaching Black history. learn more

Guidelines for Teaching About the Holocaust

Teaching Holocaust history requires a high level of sensitivity and keen awareness of the complexity of the subject matter. The following guidelines reflect approaches appropriate for effective teaching… learn more

Overview of the Industrial Revolution Lesson

In this lesson, students will gain a chronological understanding of the Industrial Revolution. They will develop an awareness of the causes and the most significant effects of the… learn more

Texas Parks & Wildlife: Activities & Lessons

Texas Parks & Wildlife has a variety of in-person and on-demand resources for students in early childhood through 12th grade. learn more

World History Digital Education: Lesson Plan Library

Free Lesson Plans for Teachers WHDE offers a set of free resources for teachers to help students better understand Korea. The lesson plans cover a variety of topics… learn more

World History Encyclopedia: Teaching Materials

Free Lessons, Activities & More Our lessons come with a collection of supplementary materials and useful links on the subject, as well as downloadable handouts, assessments, keys and… learn more

Foundation for Teaching Economics: Teacher Resources

All FTE lessons are correlated to the National Voluntary Content Standards in Economics and to each states’ standards. Our searchable interface facilitates alignment of lesson content and activities… learn more

EDSITEment: Dr. King's Dream

In this lesson, students will learn about the life and work of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Students will listen to a brief biography, view photographs… learn more

Martin Luther King Jr. and the Power of Words

A Lesson Plan for Grades 7–12. In this lesson, students have the opportunity to discuss how words have the power to bring about political, social, or economic change… learn more

Martin Luther King Jr. Online

MLK Speeches, Pictures, Quotes, Biography, Videos & More for Teachers, Students and Fans. Lesson Plans. learn more

C-Span Classroom: The Louisiana Purchase Lesson Plan

In 1803, Thomas Jefferson arranged for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon Bonaparte from France. This purchase was significant in terms of its size as well… learn more

History Hustle: American History Teacher Resources

American history teacher resources selected by History Hustle to assist history teachers with developing fun ways to teach history to their students and make the experience of learning… learn more

Liberty Nation: GenZ News for Kids

Liberty Nation GenZis an educational website for young Americans that seeks to give the next generation accurate and unbiased information on issues of the day. Our mission is… learn more

Black History Month Lessons & Resources

Bring African-American culture & history into your curriculum. Throughout the month of February, we come together to celebrate Black heritage, tradition, and achievement. learn more

Marginal Revolution University: Economics

Economics has the power to change the way you see the world This is why we are on a mission to provide a world-class economics education to everyone,… learn more

Christmas Around the World Part 2

This lesson combines Music and Social Studies. Students will listen to and learn Christmas songs from around the world and analyze. Students will compare and contrast the different… learn more

Christmas Around the World Part 1

This lesson combines Visual Arts with Social Studies. Students will read about how Christmas is celebrated in different parts of the world and draw a scene depicting that… learn more

Izzit: Simply Civics Course

Welcome to Simply Civics, a free, rigorous civics course aimed at increasing and honing civics competency and facilitating an active and informed citizenry. It covers a foundational understanding of… learn more

Help Teaching: Online Self-Paced Social Studies Lessons

The social studies lessons are designed to help students learn geography, U.S. history, world history, and traits of government, as well as help students build the critical thinking… learn more

Bill of Rights Institute Lessons

Primary-source based, ready to use lesson plans for history, government, and civics classrooms learn more

Plimoth Patuxet: You are the Historian

Get transported to Patuxet, the pre-European homeland of the Wampanoag, and be immersed in a story of cultural change and persistence that spans 12,000 years. This Teacher Toolkit includes… learn more

History Teaching Institute: Lesson Plans

The History Teaching Institute (HTI) serves as the primary outreach unit of The Ohio State University History Department. We work with teachers to develop curriculum and to incorporate… learn more

History Simulations: Interactive Social Studies Games, Simulations & History Presentations

In the History Simulation lesson activities, your students are assigned roles as world leaders and given objectives that mirror the national interests of those countries. Guided by these… learn more

TeacherVision: Pilgrim Unit (7 lessons)

This unit will lead students towards an understanding of the Pilgrims and native people who inhabited the area of present-day Plymouth, Massachusetts in the 1620's. The main texts… learn more

Exploring Native American Agriculture Project-Based Learning Unit

A Historical Native American Agriculture Lesson and Community Citizenship Project Build background knowledge of the transition from hunting to farming, create and play a game of "Hunt and… learn more

How World War I Started | Crash Course World History

Join host John Green to learn about World War I and the confusion surrounding its beginning. You'll learn about Franz Ferdinand, Gavrilo Pincep, the Black Hand, and why… learn more

The Teacher's Corner: Thematic Units - Colonial America

You will find various Lesson Plans on the top portion of this page.. Further down, you will find Web Sites. We have a page of Books that you can order directly from Amazon.com! learn more

The Teacher's Corner: Thanksgiving Activities and Lesson Plans

The Thanksgiving pages will provide you with great activities and resources for this day of being thankful. Ideas within this section include: thematic units, easy craft ideas, bulletin… learn more

The Real Story of Thanksgiving: Project for High School

Thanksgiving is a good opportunity for reflection. This thought-provoking high school project encourages students to consider the well-known Thanksgiving story from a Native American perspective. It includes everything… learn more

National History Day: Teacher Resources

Classroom Tools. National History Day® (NHD) works with organizations to develop lessons and resources for teaching a variety of content areas. All NHD materials are developed by teachers for… learn more

GeoInquiries for US History-Map Based Activities

Experience the past with this collection that highlights critical map concepts in American history including the original 13 colonies, expansion, resettlement, World War I, World War II, and… learn more

SEVEN US MILITARY HISTORY TEACHING RESOURCES

With Veterans Day coming up on November 11, you might be looking for some great resources to teach US military history and give insight into the lives, work,… learn more

Native Knowledge 360

National Museum of the American Indian. Transforming teaching and learningabout Native Americans. Share more about Native Peoples' vibrant, ongoing traditions and diverse cultures throughout the year with the… learn more

LESSON IDEAS FOR USING POLITICAL CARTOONS TO TEACH CIVICS

I can’t imagine teaching civics and government without political cartoons—they are essential to the subject. They make the best entry point for introducing concepts and diving deeper into diverse viewpoints on… learn more

Kids Discover Online: Free Lesson Plans

Nonfiction, at its Finest Enrich your science, social studies, and ELA curriculums with engaging, standards-aligned nonfiction texts, at 3 Reading Levels. With a specialty in science and social… learn more

C-Span Classroom Featured Resources

Below are collections of C-SPAN Classroom resources organized by various topics and themes. Additional C-SPAN Classroom resources can be found on the C-SPAN Classroom website. learn more

World History Encyclopedia Lessons & Teaching Materials

Teaching Materials. Free Lessons, Activities & More Our lessons come with a collection of supplementary materials and useful links on the subject, as well as downloadable handouts, assessments,… learn more

Mr. Donn's Free Geography Lesson Plans & Units

We are both college graduates with multiple degrees in history, geography, language arts, and education. Before Mr. Donn was a teacher, he was in the Navy in military… learn more

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History was founded in 1994 by Richard Gilder and Lewis E. Lehrman, visionaries and lifelong supporters of American history education. The Institute… learn more

Facing History: Lessons & Mini-Lessons

Feel prepared to discuss challenging current events or to explore pivotal periods in history with your students. Our lessons are written using Facing History’s unique pedagogical approach, with… learn more

The Huntington Collections

Explore lessons generated by teachers, for teachers and inspired by The Huntington's collections. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens shares its world-renowned collections to support scholarship,… learn more

National History Day

Studying the past to inform the present and shape the future. Once a frontier is crossed, history changes. The National History Day® (NHD) 2023 contest theme invites the exploration… learn more

55+ Best Social Studies Websites for the Classroom

Social studies takes a look at the different branches of human society, and as we’ve navigated this global pandemic, we’ve watched a major moment in history unfold. Why… learn more

NewseumED: ED Collections

Browse 1,000s of Lesson Plans, Digital Artifacts, Videos, Historical Events, Interactives and Other EDTools. learn more

History with Mr. E

Engaging American & World History Lessons STUDENT-CENTERED UNITS. World and American History intrigue-based resources, crime scene investigations, debates, interactive notebooks, and primary source analysis place (and keep) students… learn more

iCivics: Infographic Library for Civics & Social Studies

For your convenience, we've assembled a library of the infographics that exist within other units. Use these infographics with your class to introduce students to a new civics topic,… learn more

Geography Revision

We have put together a full GCSE Geography curriculum that will give you all the teaching materials you need to teach any topic. Whether you’re a brand new Geography teacher,… learn more

Intro to Economics Unit Plan

Interactive Practice: Students play engaging interactives with real-time feedback. Real-World Examples: Incorporates real-life examples of economics concepts. Teacher Friendly: Easy-to-understand lesson plans, Google Slides for teaching, activities for… learn more