Quicklinks for Elementary School Teachers
Teacher’s Pick
Lesson Plan Reviews
This lesson engages students in analyzing primary sources by identifying their author, intended audience, date, and message. [...] »
[I like] that students work collaboratively which makes the texts less intimidating. What I found most helpful was the variety in perspectives and types of posters in this lesson. Students get to think like historians and see the complexity of this issue.
—Yasmine Jones, Elementary Teacher, New York City
K–2 Resources
Content
Teaching with Historical Film Clips
Explore this approach for teaching with historical footage in the elementary, middle, and high school classroom. [...] »
Teaching Tools
Jennifer Orr on Making Technology Work for Primary Students: Part Two
Conventional applications of Web 2.0 tools expect students to read and write confidently. How can you adapt these tools to primary students who are still learning to do both? [...] »
3–5 Resources
Pre-1865
Causation: The War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner
A great way for students to learn more about the War of 1812 and our nation's emblem: the Star-Spangled Banner. [...] »
Post-1865
Child Labor in America, 1908-1912: Photographs of Lewis W. Hine
Sixty-four photographs taken by Lewis W. Hine between 1908 and 1912 document child labor conditions. [...] »
Classroom Toolkit
Historical Thinking & Literacy
Concept Formation
In order to understand topics, you must first understand concepts. Learn all about conceptualization here! [...] »
Using Technology
American Centuries, View From New England
Explore approximately 100 activities designed for classroom use. [...] »
