Browse Past Blog Posts
Resources for Independence Day
Jun 29 2012
Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July instead of the Second of July? Teach the context of the Declaration of Independence with these resources! [...] »
Introducing Teachinghistory.org Mobile
Jun 27 2012
Have you ever wanted to access Teachinghistory.org on the go? Now you can! [...] »
Jennifer Orr Wins ISTE Kay L. Bitter Vision Award
Jun 25 2012
Congratulations to Teachinghistory.org writer Jennifer Orr, winner of the 2012 Kay L. Bitter Vision Award for Excellence in Technology-Based PK-12 Education! [...] »
Family History and the 1940 Census
Jun 22 2012
Search the 1940 census for a personal link to history, with these guidelines from educator Alex Stein. [...] »
Teaching History with Archaeology
Jun 20 2012
Teach your students to "think archaeologically" as well as historically! [...] »
Resources for Flag Day
Jun 7 2012
Flag Day may not fall during the school year for many, but Flag Day resources are valuable all year long. [...] »
Jeremiah McCall on Historical Problem Spaces
Jun 4 2012
Students solve "problem spaces" when they play video games. Apply "problem space" thinking to studying history! [...] »
Jennifer Orr on Experiencing History: A Visit to the Parson Weems House
May 28 2012
First-grade teacher Jennifer Orr asks her own history questions when she visits a historic house. [...] »
Joe Jelen on Political Cartoons 2.0
May 21 2012
Find, analyze, and create political cartoons that address any issue in U.S. history! [...] »
Resources for Memorial Day
May 15 2012
How do you observe Memorial Day? Teachinghistory.org shares teaching resources for the holiday. [...] »
