Get hands-on with these history activities for preschool and kindergarten! Here are crafts, books, and more for bringing history alive.
I attempted to do a wall timeline with Caroline a number of years ago. For a variety of reasons, it did not work for her. I think part of it was her age, part of it was her learning challenges, and part of it was the layout. However, I believe a timeline can be a
We are learning a lot about US History. We are enjoying reading different books, watching videos and talking about the beginnings of our country. The next document our kids will be memorizing is a short form of the Bill of Rights. I had fun creating some materials to help them in this process. I typed [Read On]
This ancient Mesopotamian cuneiform activity is a fun, hands-on history experience. Become ancient scribes writing on clay tablets with reeds.
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Hi teacher friends, Ancient Civilizations has to be my favorite curriculum to teach. I find the ancient world fascinating, with all the different traditions, inventions, rituals, building structures, gods and goddesses. I could probably spend the whole year just focusing on Egypt alone, with its pyramids, their social hierarchy with pharaohs, and interesting
Update your Social Studies classroom decor cheaply and easily with fun and useful decor. Make your classroom fun and inviting for students.
Embark on a journey of historical exploration with our Document Analysis Graphic Organizer, expertly designed to deepen students' comprehension of historical texts. This interactive graphic organizer utilizes the HAPPY acronym to provide a structured approach to historical document analysis. It serves as an invaluable addition to educators' resources, offering the flexibility of digital or print use. Developed using Google Slides, this versatile resource can be assigned digitally, printed, or seamlessly integrated into various interactive teaching platforms. Key Features: Structured Document Analysis: The graphic organizer employs the HAPPY acronym, guiding students through a comprehensive examination of historical documents. Format Versatility: With the convenience of Google Slides, this resource adapts to your preferred teaching style, whether digital or traditional. Enhanced Critical Thinking: Encourage students to delve into historical context, audience, purpose, point of view, and document impact, fostering in-depth comprehension. How to Use: Elevate Historical Comprehension: Integrate this graphic organizer into your lessons to empower students to uncover the intricacies of historical texts using the HAPPY approach. Format Flexibility: Assign the graphic organizer digitally, print it for traditional use, or seamlessly incorporate it into interactive teaching platforms for enhanced engagement. Comprehensive Analysis: The HAPPY acronym methodically guides students through an in-depth examination of historical documents. Breaking Down HAPPY: H - Historical Context: Explore when and where the source was created and consider the significant events of that time, shedding light on its meaning. A - Audience: Analyze the original intended audience and its potential impact on the document's meaning. P - Purpose: Investigate the purpose behind the document's creation, understanding the objectives it sought to achieve. P - Point of View: Uncover the identity of the document's creator and recognize their personal perspectives that may influence the content. Y - Why: Examine the document's impact on popular arguments surrounding the subject, its reflection of continuity or change over time, and its limitations. Why Choose Our Document Analysis Graphic Organizer: Deeper Historical Comprehension: The HAPPY approach facilitates a thorough examination, enhancing students' understanding of historical texts. Format Adaptability: Whether digital or print, this resource seamlessly integrates into your teaching style. Critical Thinking Enhancement: Encourage students to explore historical context, audience, purpose, point of view, and impact, fostering in-depth comprehension. Empower your students to embrace historical exploration with the Document Analysis Graphic Organizer - HAPPY Approach to Historical Understanding. Transform your classroom into a hub of critical thinking and profound historical ins
Add a little pizzazz to your lessons with some United States History Activities that your students will love!
A history timeline will help your children see the chronological flow of history and make connections between events and people.
This is a digital item only- no physical items will be mailed. See our second set of world history rules here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1753107296/funny-world-history-class-rules-posters A hilarious and cringy homage to our delightful teens and their slang, perfect for social studies and history teachers. This set is a funny collection of posters featuring famous historical figures in the United States, to hang in your middle school or high school history classrooms or on your bulletin boards. Should to get a few eye rolls and potential laughs, no cap! Printable in a 8.5x11 format, our listing ensures easy accessibility for both school and home use. We recommend printing on durable card stock or laminating computer paper. Kindly note that we cannot be held accountable for potential color variations resulting from different printers. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @mapleandhenresources Copyright ©mapleandhenresources. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.
Virginia history begins with studies of the Jamestown Colony, and this post is filled with ideas for teaching about Colonial Times across the curriculum. Check it out on Virginia is for Teachers.
If you are on the hunt for bell ringers for 6th-grade history to activate and assess student learning, then you have come to the right place!
Learn About the 7 Continents! Exploring the 7 Continents has never been more exciting! It’s a Small World Continent Study is filled with over 35 activities to help your students gain a greater understanding of the seven continents. This 130+ page unit is filled with great resources, posters, printables, activities, and projects that will open […]
Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) was leader of the Nazi Party and became Chancellor of Germany in 1933. As leader of the Third Reich, he invaded Poland, which started World War II. He orchestrated the Holocaust, which resulted in the death of 6 million Jews. Everybody who spent a little time in history class, knows this evil man. But you might not know his personal life. Here’s a collection of 50 rare photographs of Adolf Hitler from his birth to his suicade at the end of World War II. Hitler and Goering were passionate collectors of art. Hitler with Emmy and Edda Goering, 1940. Emmy Göring was a German actress, the second wife of Hermann Göring. Hitler during imprisonment at Landsberg Prison. He was visited by fellow party members, 1924. There are a number of conspiracy theories claiming that Hitler didn’t commit suicide and fled. This photo allegedly captured 75-year-old Hitler on his deathbed. FBI montage made in 1945 in the event that Hitler tries to hide by changing the appearance. Hitler’s birth certificate. Little Hitler (third from the left on the bottom row) with classmates. Fischlham, Austria-Hungary, 1895. School Photo, 1901. Another school photo, 1904. Hitler in a military hospital (back row, second from right), 1918. Volunteer Hitler (right) as part of the 2nd Bavarian Infantry Regiment of Bavarian Army during the World War I, 1916. Hitler as a young politician, 1921. Hitler during the election campaign in 1923. Photo taken by Heinrich Hoffmann, who was Hitler’s personal photographer. Hitler in shorts, 1924. Photo taken by Heinrich Hoffmann. Hitler during his speech. Staged photoset “Apocalyptic, visionary, persuasive”, Heinrich Hoffmann, 1925. Hitler at the orchestra rehearsal at Leopoldhall in Munich, 1938. Hitler at a construction site of a new autobahn (highway). Hitler in brown Nazi uniform during the outdoor speech in Austria. 1938. Hitler in 1932. In front of new Reichsbank building, May 1932. Adolf Hitler and Joseph Goebbels signing autographs at the 1936 Olympics. Hitler in 1934 during a visit at Landsberg Prison, where he wrote “Mein Kampf” during his imprisonment in 1924. Hitler says goodbye at a New Year’s banquet. Berlin, 1936. Hitler at someone’s wedding. On Thanksgiving Day in Bückeburg, 1937. With Austrian fans, 1939. On board the ship Robert Ley, which was released on its maiden voyage. The ship was christened Robert Ley, after the leader of the DAF in Germany. During lunch on the front line, 1940. Hitler with guests at the table at his residence in Obersalzberg, 1939. Hitler with animals. Hitler reading a morning press. Hitler and Eva Braun, 1943. Hitler, Göring and Heinz Guderian discuss the Ardennes operation. October 1944. Hitler comes to visit one of the injured officers, after a failed assassination attempt on Hitler, July 20, 1944. Hitler and Goebbels, the propaganda minister. Poland, July 25, 1944. One of the last photo of Hitler. The Fuhrer in the garden of the Reich Chancellery awards the young members of the Hitlerjugend (Hitler Youth) brigade mobilized to defend Berlin. During a visit in occupied Graslitz, 1938. On Christmas feast with the German generals, 1941. With children. At a Nazi rally in Eger, Czechoslovakia, 1938. At a Nazi rally. In the theater, Charlottenburg, May 1939. In Paris, 1940.
Interpreting history can seem like a daunting task for students, but with a few creative tools and ideas, teachers can bring historical events and people to life. I love providing students with an interconnection to the people who shaped our country. Our history is on-going and by studying our past, we can hopefully learn
Essential topics for an Ancient Greece Unit - key topics to cover on Ancient Greece for middle school or upper elementary.
Creating a history timeline is a fabulous way to connect historical events in a visual way. However, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with where to start, what to include and...
Inside: Nazca Lines craft for kids learning about Peruvian culture and history. It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, 2017! At the end of this post, find our Multicultural Kid Blogs HHM giveaway for some fun prizes. Today I’m sharing an exploratory Nazca lines craft. The project gives hands-on feel for these marvels of Peru, and how they were
Guide to using Social Studies Simulations to step away from the lecture podium and engage your students with hands-on history activities.
Kurt Hubert Franz was the commander at the Treblinka extermination camp, and one of the largest war criminals of the Holocaust, he was born in Düsseldorf
The students will fill an Open Mind with images of Mesopotamian civilization that they have covered in class. It is an excellent project to conclude a unit on Mesopotamia. The students will need to choose the six most important developments of this first civilization. In a Common Core approach, t...
If you've ever struggled with planning and implementing effective, engaging social studies lessons in your kindergarten classroom, then please read on. This post is for you! Maybe your district supplies you with a big-box curriculum that
Learn about Early Explorers for Kids with this fun, 5-week history lesson unit for elementary age kids to learn about the Vikings, Columbus, Magellan, and more!
Learn a variety of strategies on how to make history class engaging for students. Check out in this blog post.
From free history curriculum to fun timeline activities!
These free history unit studies and lesson plans are perfect for piecing together a history curriculum based on your children’s interests.
Looking for ways to engage your students while teaching the continents and oceans? I've got you covered with games, songs, vidoes, and more!
10 Westward Expansion Hands-on Homeschool History Activities
