Free Virtual Field Trip to Ancient Egypt for Your World History Class
If you are looking for an interactive way to teach Ancient History, virtual field trips are a great way to bring learning to life! A...
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Michelle McDonald
- Sep 13, 2022
Best Practice and Helpful Resources for Teaching the Holocaust in Middle School
Teaching the Holocaust in middle school is a powerful way to learn about the past in order to inform our future. If you plan to cover...
Michelle McDonald
- May 10, 2022
Do your students find pirates fascinating? Check out this Pirate Ship Virtual Field Trip
If your students love learning about pirates, then they are sure to love a virtual field trip all about pirate ships! Take a virtual tour...
Michelle McDonald
- Apr 26, 2022
Take a Virtual Field Trip to Pompeii to Better Understand Ancient Rome
Are you teaching Ancient Rome? Maybe you have students fascinated with Pompeii after reading a book about the destruction of Pompeii. We...
Michelle McDonald
- Mar 31, 2022
Free Lesson for Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month in the Classroom this April
As someone of Lebanese descent, Arab American Heritage Month is especially meaningful as we uplift and celebrate the contributions of...
Michelle McDonald
- Mar 16, 2022
Take Your Students on a Free Virtual Field Trip to the Golden Gate Bridge
Take your students on a virtual field trip to California to tour the Golden Gate Bridge! Using a combination of Google Earthâ„¢ 360-degree...
Michelle McDonald
- Mar 8, 2022
8 Helpful Primary Source Websites for Teaching World History
Looking to move beyond the outdated social studies textbook? Using primary sources in your World History class provides so many...
Michelle McDonald
- Mar 1, 2022
6 Helpful Strategies for Discussing Current Events in the Classroom
When scary things are happening in the world around us, sometimes we may want to just get into the classroom and teach like nothing has...
Michelle McDonald
- Aug 10, 2021
World History and Geography Virtual Field Trips for the Entire School Year
If you are looking for a way to spark curiosity, infuse technology, and integrate critical thinking skills into your World History class...
Michelle McDonald
- May 20, 2021
5 Helpful Resources for Discussing the Israeli-Gaza Conflict in the Classroom
Teachers share that there is some level of uncertainty discussing sensitive topics, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is no doubt an...
Michelle McDonald
- Apr 10, 2021
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month in the Classroom
Can your students name any famous Arab Americans? What comes to mind? Maybe the Disney movie Aladdin? The U.S. State Department just...
Michelle McDonald
- Mar 24, 2021
A Free Virtual Field Trip to the Eiffel Tower for Digital Learning
With school looking a bit different right now, our students may not be able to experience some of the annual events or field trips that...
Michelle McDonald
- Mar 21, 2021
Frida Kahlo: A Tech Infused Lesson for Big Kids
Let your students lead their own learning as they explore the life, accomplishments, and contributions of Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. In...
Michelle McDonald
- Feb 25, 2021
Take Your Students on a Virtual Tour of Ireland for St. Patrick's Day
With virtual learning underway, your usual St. Patrick's Day festivities and lessons might look a bit different this year. If you are...
Michelle McDonald
- Feb 1, 2021
5 Digital Activities for Your Unit on Ancient Rome
If you are gearing up to teach Ancient Rome and are looking for some fresh or digital-friendly activities, virtual field trips are a...
Michelle McDonald
- Jan 2, 2021
How to Foster Engagement With Your Ancient Greece Unit
It might seem mind-boggling how teens can spend hours on their screens outside of class, but it's a struggle to engage with content...
Michelle McDonald
- Dec 18, 2020
How to Teach the Byzantine Empire and Keep Students Engaged in the Unit
I was chatting with a good friend of mine who is so graciously helping her granddaughter with school this year during remote learning....
Michelle McDonald
- Dec 11, 2020
Take Your Students on a Virtual Tour of the Silk Road
Technology today has provided new ways to present information to our students. If you are getting ready to teach the Silk Road, consider...
Michelle McDonald
- Dec 4, 2020
4 Exciting Virtual Tours to Ancient China
If you are getting ready to start your ancient China unit in your World Civilizations class and are now faced with remote learning or are...
Michelle McDonald
- Oct 26, 2020
4 Exciting Lesson Activities for Teaching Ancient Egypt
If you're teaching an ancient Egypt unit for the first time, or if you are looking for some fresh and digital-friendly lesson plan ideas,...
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