The California Gold Rush is viewed by some historians as a positive period in U.S. history with an economic boom that gave rise to the...

If you are a social studies teacher, bring this core subject to the forefront with some fun back-to-school items. 1. Social Studies...

One of the most important steps we can take at the beginning of the year is time to build a positive classroom environment where all...

If you are looking for a way to spark curiosity, infuse technology, and integrate critical thinking skills into your World History class...

If you want to move away from an outdated textbook or are in the process of piecing together lessons from the lack of a social studies...

In the summer, I usually have more time to sit down and dive into books that have been added to my ever-growing book list. When I was...

If you are a 5th grade teacher covering the American Revolutionary War, virtual field trips are a great activity to bring history to life...

Remember the days of playing the classic Oregon Trail simulation game? With advances in technology, we can take our students on a virtual...

Can your students name any famous Arab Americans? What comes to mind? Maybe the Disney movie Aladdin? The U.S. State Department just...

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...

With virtual learning underway, your usual St. Patrick's Day festivities and lessons might look a bit different this year. If you are...

If you are gearing up to teach Ancient Rome and are looking for some fresh or digital-friendly activities, virtual field trips are a...

I was chatting with a good friend of mine who is so graciously helping her granddaughter with school this year during remote learning....

Technology today has provided new ways to present information to our students. If you are getting ready to teach the Silk Road, consider...

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...

This might sound counterintuitive, but if we want to see real reading improvement, then we need to cut back on ELA and make more room for...

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,...

One of the units of study that we cover in 6th grade World Civilizations is ancient Mesopotamia. When teaching ancient civilizations, I...

If you are looking for an engaging activity for your study of ancient Rome, this lesson is a perfect blend of technology, exploration,...

I recently chatted with a teacher about how to cover the geography of ancient Mesopotamia while teaching virtually. Between navigating a...