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New American History

History is the turbulent, unpredictable, and deeply human record of everything that happened before this moment. Through interactive maps, video, audio, an algorithmic engine of journalism, and tools…  learn more

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Facing History and Ourselves: Lessons & Mini-Lessons

We use lessons of the past to help us create a better future. Facing History & Ourselves uses lessons of history to challenge teachers and their students to…  learn more

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Mapping History

Mapping History, produced by the University of Oregon, features lots of animated maps illustrating problems, patterns, and events throughout history. Mapping History is essentially a digital atlas of American, European,…  learn more

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Read Write Middle

I am in my ninth year of teaching 7th grade. I taught Social Studies for two of those years and Language Arts for the rest.  learn more

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50 Famous Women that made an impact on History

HistoryColored is a network of pages that strives to create and share high quality historical content for the internet. A goal of ours is to produce accessible content for…  learn more

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Facing History & Ourselves: Resource Library

Find compelling classroom resources, learn new teaching methods, meet standards, and make a difference in the lives of your students.  learn more

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National Council for Social Studies Standards

National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies: A Framework for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment has been widely and successfully used as a framework for teachers, schools, districts, states, and other…  learn more

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Free History Worksheets

These are nearly 500 student history worksheets in this package that cover all aspects of history, from Ancient Greece to World War One, World War Two, and the…  learn more

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History Matters

History Matters , first developed at City University in NYC and George Mason near Washington, contains teaching materials, primary source documents and threaded discussions with leading U.S. history…  learn more

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HistoryBits

HistoryBits, Exploring True History, is a unique art feature that presents true historical facts in a compact, easy to read and creatively pleasing format. The goal of HistoryBits…  learn more

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Curiosity Chronicles

Curiosity Chronicles is a secular homeschool history curriculum. Our two main characters, Ted and Mona, take students on a tour through history beginning in ancient times. Curiosity Chronicles…  learn more

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HistoryMaps

The Story of HistoryMaps. Once upon a time... or at least when I was growing up, I loved reading stories from picture books at the local library. Much…  learn more

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American History Central

American History Central is an online digital encyclopedia of United States history. It has been developed as a resource for students, teachers, and anyone studying for the APUSH…  learn more

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The History Reader

Drawing on this impressive stable of experts from ancient, medieval, modern, contemporary, and military history, The History Reader offers articles, interviews, insights, and further reading for history buffs and book…  learn more

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NEH-Edsitement: Media Resources

EDSITEment provides access to NEH-funded media resources including videos, podcasts, lectures, interactives for the classroom, and film projects. Each resource includes questions to prompt analysis, connections to other…  learn more

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Texas Proud

Texas is called the Lone Star State to represent the long history of independence.  In 1836, Texas won independence from Mexico and stood as an independent republic.  In…  learn more

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Texas History for Teachers

The Texas History for Teachers (TX4T) project provides Texas social studies teachers and students access to authoritative, evidence-based historical content and best-practices pedagogical resources for teaching and learning…  learn more

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War History Online

War History Online is dedicated to providing intriguing and informative accounts of military history from around the world. Launched in 2011, we have grown to be a leading resource…  learn more

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OER Commons: We the People

The "We the People" Constitution Hub is a public digital collection of curated Civics and History resources. It is free with no subscription required. Educators have access to…  learn more

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History A2Z

History A2Z is an online magazine. We connect readers, and history lovers, every day, to fascinating stories and facts that everyone loves to know. History A2Z dives into the most incredible stories of our past…  learn more

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Ken Burns in the Classroom

Ken Burns and his collaborators have been creating historical documentary films for more than forty years. Known for a signature style that brings primary source documents, images, and…  learn more

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School History

History Worksheets and Resources for Teachers. Looking for the current most popular worksheets and resources being used by teachers just like you? Here are the most popular worksheets…  learn more

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Digital Maps of the Ancient World

Mapping the Ancient World little by little… The Digital Maps section is useful for those studying Ancient History and Archaeology, who would like to gain a better understanding of certain…  learn more

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20+ clever Google Maps lesson ideas

Google’s interactive online map is a handy solution in many circumstances: from finding the best route from A to B, looking for restaurants and shops, to virtually walking…  learn more

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Current Issues Classroom Resources

Close Up’s supplemental Current Issues resources are designed to provide middle school and high school students with multiple perspectives on debatable current events. Our ready-to-use, nonpartisan resources and…  learn more

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PBS Learning Media: Social Studies Activities & Lessons

Explore the past and learn about the present with resources on government, history, economics, and more.  learn more

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What is National Geographic Kids and How Can It Be Used for Teaching?

National Geographic Kids is a rich resource for children to learn about nature, history and beyond. From rare culture to natural curiosities to outer space, the website is…  learn more

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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids is a web-based resource that comprises videos, images, games, and articles that cover a range of subjects, including the natural world, history, and more.  learn more

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Kids Discover: August 2023 Lesson Ideas

As August unfolds, the air is filled with anticipation as teachers prepare to welcome a new group of students back to school. After a hopefully relaxing summer break,…  learn more

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MAKE HISTORY INTERACTIVE WITH HISTORYMAPS

TechNotes. Historians and K-12 students use historical maps for a similar purpose. Maps provide a window into the past. They enable us to see what people knew or…  learn more

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Clio

Clio is your guide to the history and culture around you. We have 39575 historical entries from all across the country and 1596 walking tours, virtual tours of museums, heritage trails, and other curated…  learn more

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STEAMing into the Future: E-Learning Lessons

Steamship Historical Society of America. We share our archival resources through K – 12 STEAM education lessons. All lesson are 100% free to use and conform to education standards. Steamships…  learn more

PBS LearningMedia: Social Studies Shorts

Social Studies Shorts is a new series from KET that explores social studies and civics topics, from here in Kentucky to the nation and the world. Episodes are accompanied…  learn more

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Presidents, Vice Presidents, and First Ladies

Learn about the duties of president, vice president, and first lady of the United States.  learn more

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TPT: Students of History

Teachers Pay Teachers.  Empowering teachers with content, tools, and community to teach at their best TPT exists to unlock the wisdom of teachers everywhere and empower them to…  learn more

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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

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Labor Day 2023

Labor Day 2023 will occur on Monday, September 4. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first…  learn more

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BACK TO SCHOOL: PRIMARY SOURCES, INTERACTIVE RESOURCES, AND MAPS FOR TEACHING HISTORY

Are you teaching history or social studies this year and looking for new tools and resources to incorporate into your lessons? As you prepare to go back to…  learn more

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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

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National Council for History Education

The National Council for History Education provides professional and intellectual leadership to foster an engaged community committed to the teaching, learning, and appreciation of diverse histories. Through historical…  learn more

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National Council for History Education: Resources

The National Council for History Education is dedicated to providing pedagogically sound and historically significant resources to support teachers and historians. Our resources page is organized to reflect…  learn more

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Time Travel With AI: Enhance Learning in Social Studies

Read Stefanie's tips and ideas for making use of AI to enhance learning opportunities and Read on for Stefanie's tips and ideas for making use of AI to…  learn more

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Election Day Reading Activities for Middle School

Spark students’ interest in politics and build reading skills with this packet of reading comprehension activities for learning about elections and the U.S. voting system. Perfect for Election…  learn more

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Bill of Rights Educator Hub

Educator Hub. BRI is a teacher service organization with over 20 years of history growing and supporting our educator network. Learn more about our resources.  learn more

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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

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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

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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

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Ben's Guide to Govenment

Ben’s Guide provides opportunities to learn about themes related to our Government. These themes, called Learning Adventures, are divided into three school-age categories. The Learning Adventures are designed…  learn more

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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

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Big History Project

Teach a mind-blowing history course that captures students’ natural curiosity about our world. The Big History Project course is standards-aligned, adaptable to different learning environments, and has a…  learn more

Library of Congress: Meeting of Frontiers

Meeting of Frontiers is a project, originally funded by the United States Congress, devoted to the theme of the exploration and settlement of the American West, the parallel…  learn more

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MapPuzzle

Do you know where the countries are on the map? Play this map game.  learn more

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College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards

Guidance for Enhancing the Rigor of K-12 Civics, Economics, Geography, and History The result of a three year state-led collaborative effort, the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3)…  learn more

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Free History Books

Concise history books you can read in an hour.  learn more

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How to Use Digital Newspaper Archives in Your Class

Using digital newspaper archives helps students gain new perspective about the past and present. As a journalism professor with a keen interest in history, I may be biased,…  learn more

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Social Studies in Action: Teaching Practices Library K-12

Annenberg Learner. This video library for K-12 teachers shows a variety of effective social studies lessons and techniques for use with students at all levels. The Social Studies…  learn more

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Smithsonian: National Museum of American History

The diverse collections of the National Museum of American History reflect a wide variety of subjects relating to the history of the United States as well as the…  learn more

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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

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C-Span Classroom Lesson Plans

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

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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

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Reading Like An Historian

The Reading Like a Historian curriculum engages students in historical inquiry. Each lesson revolves around a central historical question and features a set of primary documents designed for…  learn more