December 12, 2023November 3, 2023American Revolution, Videos Benjamin Franklin’s Role in the American Revolution Most historians agree that the colonies probably would not have defeated the British during the American Revolution were it not for the […]
November 29, 2023November 3, 2023Presidents, Primary Source, Progressive Era, Teaching Tips Inspiration and Encouragement from Teddy Roosevelt Do you need a little inspiration to keep going? Do your students? I LOVE “The Man in the Arena” speech by Teddy […]
November 13, 2023March 22, 2024Miscellaneous, Music, Podcast, Teaching Tips How to Wake Your Students Up and Get Them Moving in the Middle of a Slow Day I came across this piece of awesomeness via a Facebook ad (something useful on a Facebook ad, there’s a first). This is […]
October 30, 2023November 3, 2023Videos, World War I Best World War I Videos to Show in the Classroom Here’s my roundup of the best, short World War I videos to reinforce concepts in your classroom. Most are around 4 minutes […]
October 21, 2023October 21, 2023Assignment Ideas, National Expansion & Reform, Western Settlement US Expansion Map and Quick Manifest Destiny Assignment Use this free map and assignment idea to help your high school students understand manifest destiny and the Mexican-American War.