History Lesson Plans

• A Book in Time - Chronological lists of books, crafts, maps, timelines, and other resources for social studies teachers and homeschoolers.
• Immigrant Values: Building a Country - These classroom lessons show that dramatic socio-economic change in Lowland Scotland had significant impact on the development of rural Scottish communities in pre-Confederation Canada.
• Crossroads: A K-16 American History Curriculum - Thirty-six units for elementary through high school. Includes essays, activities, and enrichment ideas.
• History Lesson Plans and Resources - A collection of lesson plans and teaching resources covering a variety of topics and time periods including the Renaissance, the Civil War, Women's Suffrage, and the Korean War.
• Internet Lessons for World History - Units that include art, creative writing and economic analysis, as well as a series of quizzes on ancient cultures.
• Presidential Decision - Truman's decision reviewed by students includes primary source documents, decision charts and slide show. Problem solving activity to help students decide on possible alternatives.
• Teaching Needham’s Puzzle - Fostering Historical Thinking - In this article, the author shares his teaching experience with regard to Needham's Puzzle and introduces online resources and teaching materials.
• Thomas Jefferson Online - Enlightenment - Classroom activities from the Ken Burns' documentary site.
• World History and Geography - This resource for high school teachers includes a concise alternative textbook, instructional materials and activities. Teachers collaborate in developing effective educational tools.
• History Adventures - How to plan history adventures and themed treasure hunts to bring history alive.