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Anti-Racism Resources for Teachers
Michelle McDonald
  • Jun 7, 2020

Anti-Racism Resources for Teachers

It's been a heartbreaking time in America. The death of George Floyd and the many other tragedies of BIPOC leaves me feeling angry, sadde...
10 Interactive Notebook Tips for Your Social Studies Class
Michelle McDonald
  • Jun 1, 2020

10 Interactive Notebook Tips for Your Social Studies Class

Do you want to try interactive notebooks in your social studies classroom but are worried about the cutting and gluing getting out hand o...
6 Virtual Field Trips for Your World Civilizations Study
Michelle McDonald
  • May 26, 2020

6 Virtual Field Trips for Your World Civilizations Study

Have you ever considered using virtual field trips within your ancient civilizations study? Virtual field trips are a great way to bring ...
Branches of Military Lesson for Memorial Day
Michelle McDonald
  • May 6, 2020

Branches of Military Lesson for Memorial Day

If you are looking for a way to include Memorial Day in your distance learning lessons, this resource will provide your students with an ...
How to Take Your Students on a Virtual Field Trip to Regions of North America
Michelle McDonald
  • Apr 29, 2020

How to Take Your Students on a Virtual Field Trip to Regions of North America

Have your heard of virtual field trips? With distance learning in place, maybe your end of school year field trips have been canceled. Ma...
Teaching Ancient Civilizations in Upper Elementary
Michelle McDonald
  • Apr 7, 2020

Teaching Ancient Civilizations in Upper Elementary

If you are getting ready to cover Ancient Civilizations in the upper elementary and middle school level, a look at Hunter-Gatherers (Pale...
Timeline Practice for Better Understanding Chronology of Events
Michelle McDonald
  • Apr 3, 2020

Timeline Practice for Better Understanding Chronology of Events

While we often teach history thematically, chronology of events is imperative to understanding history. One skill that I realized my stud...
Teaching American Indian Tribal Groups in Elementary
Michelle McDonald
  • Mar 25, 2020

Teaching American Indian Tribal Groups in Elementary

Teaching American Indian history, is AMERICAN history. Did you know that a recent report found that 87% of state history standards inclu...
The Statue of Liberty Printable and Easy to Assemble Mini Book
Michelle McDonald
  • Mar 24, 2020

The Statue of Liberty Printable and Easy to Assemble Mini Book

If you are teaching US symbols or are covering immigration in your elementary classroom, this printable mini book is a great addition to ...
Take Your Students on a Virtual Field Trip to the National Parks
Michelle McDonald
  • Mar 22, 2020

Take Your Students on a Virtual Field Trip to the National Parks

Are you looking for blended or remote learning activities that are educational and will keep your students engaged? Take your students on...
How to Use Analyses of Historical Photos in Your Social Studies Units
Michelle McDonald
  • Mar 17, 2020

How to Use Analyses of Historical Photos in Your Social Studies Units

Providing students with a high quality social studies education is a non-negotiable. You may have just a textbook, or may be without curr...
Teaching the Roaring Twenties in Upper Elementary
Michelle McDonald
  • Mar 13, 2020

Teaching the Roaring Twenties in Upper Elementary

Are you gearing up to teach the Roaring Twenties? Check out these easy to implement, low prep resources that are sure to keep your studen...
I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 Comprehensive Book Study
Michelle McDonald
  • Mar 12, 2020

I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 Comprehensive Book Study

Do your students love the I Survived Series? While the chapter books by Lauren Tarshis are suspenseful and exciting historical fiction re...
Ellis Island Mini Book With Historical Photos
Michelle McDonald
  • Mar 10, 2020

Ellis Island Mini Book With Historical Photos

Do you use mini book readers in your classroom? I love informational mini books. They are easy to print and assemble and you can easily m...
Discussing the Spread of Disease with Middle Schoolers
Michelle McDonald
  • Mar 7, 2020

Discussing the Spread of Disease with Middle Schoolers

With the outbreak of COVID-19, you might be looking for an age appropriate way to discuss the spread of infectious disease with your uppe...
Teaching about Coronavirus in an Elementary Classroom
Michelle McDonald
  • Mar 7, 2020

Teaching about Coronavirus in an Elementary Classroom

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 ...
World War I Trench Warfare Gallery Walk Stations Activity
Michelle McDonald
  • Mar 6, 2020

World War I Trench Warfare Gallery Walk Stations Activity

Are you teaching World War I, and looking for ways to have your students analyze primary sources? Maybe you're hoping to have your studen...
World War I Unit with Reading Passages, Stations, and Activities
Michelle McDonald
  • Feb 28, 2020

World War I Unit with Reading Passages, Stations, and Activities

If you are new to teaching the Great War and want to be sure you're providing a well-rounded perspective to your students, I’ve got you c...
How to Teach the History of Native American Assimilation
Michelle McDonald
  • Feb 26, 2020

How to Teach the History of Native American Assimilation

Did you know that a recent report found that 87% of state history standards make no mention of Native American history after 1900? This i...
The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom Comprehensive Book Study
Michelle McDonald
  • Feb 19, 2020

The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom Comprehensive Book Study

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