The First Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation
Posted by: Danna Bell
Read George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation as a start for a wonderful Thanksgiving week.
Posted in: Holidays, Revolution and the New Nation (1764-1815)
Archive: 2021 (114 Posts)
Exploring Native American Constitutions and Treaties Using Primary Sources
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Learn about the treaties between Native American nations and the United States government.
Posted in: Native American History
Raising Bread and Curiosity
Posted by: Danna Bell
Consider how a canister of "bread raising material" can bring chemistry, math, design and history into your classroom.
Posted in: Science Technology and Math
Sailing the Ozone Ocean Blue: The Wright Brothers Tour the Solar System
Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore how a political cartoon can help students learn more about the impact of aviation at the start of the 20th century.
Posted in: Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914), Science Technology and Math
Early Labor Rights and Activism: Learning about the 1938 Pecan Shellers Strike
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn about the Pecan Shellers strike of 1938 and how images provide information about the reasons for the strike.
Posted in: Hispanic American History, Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945)
Gleaning Veterans’ Stories and Primary Sources Related to Military Service
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
Go beyond the Veterans History Project to learn more about the experience of United States veterans.
Posted in: Veterans and Military History
Just Launched: “Living Nations, Living Words” Guide for Educators
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn about the new Living Nations, Living Words Teachers Guide which support the website highlighting Native American writers.
Posted in: Native American History, Poetry and Literature
Native American Heritage Month: Celebrating Individuals and Exploring History
Posted by: Danna Bell
Looking for resources to help celebrate Native American Heritage Month? This blog post will lead you to a variety of resources for your students.
Posted in: Native American History
Motivating Student Research about the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 with a WPA Life History
Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore how an oral history can bring a different point of view to a major event in history.
Posted in: Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877)