Browse Past Blog Posts
Report on State of History Education Released!
Jan 23 2012
Learn about Teachinghistory.org's free Report on the State of History Education, recently updated! [...] »
Elizabeth Glynn on Personal Tablet Computers
Jan 16 2012
Personal tablet computers are everywhere, but what role do personal tablet computers have in the classroom? [...] »
Resources for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 10 2012
Do you use Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a teachable moment? Our spotlight page and other resources can help! [...] »
Valerie Tripp: Salty Ham: Using the Senses in Historical Research
Jan 9 2012
Have you tasted pioneer foods like apple butter? Listened to old records on a phonograph? [...] »
Michael Yell Uses National History Day for Classroom Differentiation
Jan 4 2012
Searching for advanced projects for your eager learners? Teacher Mike Yell recommends National History Day. [...] »
Start Planning Now for Summer Professional Development
Dec 12 2011
It's never too early to start planning for summer professional development. [...] »
Mark Smith on Using Constructivist Video Production
Dec 5 2011
Do you use video creation as a culminating activity? Teacher Mark Smith suggests trying it at the beginning of a unit. [...] »
Remembering Pearl Harbor: Resources for the 70th Anniversary
Nov 30 2011
December 7, 2011 will mark the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Discover resources for teaching the day. [...] »
Jeremiah McCall on Evaluating Simulation Games for Classroom Use
Nov 28 2011
So you want to use digital games in your teaching. How do you decide which games suit your needs? Jeremiah McCall gives tips for evaluating games. [...] »
Film Review: Pearl Harbor and U-571
Nov 21 2011
When does a historical film go from "based on historical events" to total fiction? Historian Lawrence Suid critiques two war movies. [...] »
