Thematic Unit Using Johnny Tremain for Middle School Students
“Johnny Tremain” is an interesting historical fiction book that most middle school students find riveting. Not only will students learn …
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Teaching Middle School History
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The Sugar Act of 1764: Lesson on American History
Ignite your class with U.S. history lessons on the Sugar Act of 1764. The drama involved in this law will help your students understand the role this …
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Assigning a Student Project on Native American Indian Pictorial Language
The Native American Indian pictorial language literally refers to communications made using pictures. Native American pictographs have been found …
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Alexander the Great: Interactive Activities for Middle and High School Students
Alexander the Great is one of the best known figures in history. He had a short but influential life. Before his death at 33, Alexander conquered …
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Colonial America Lessons For Your Middle School Students
Students can learn all about colonial America by making a poster and map with a small cooperative group in these colonial America lesson plans.
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Lesson Plans: Women in the Civil War
While working in small groups, students will learn what females did to help the American Civil War efforts by participating in literature circles and …
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Research Paper and Collage for an American Colonies Lesson Plan
This American colonies lesson plan includes tips on teaching students how to write an individual research paper on a chosen colony and a collage …
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Three Revolutionary War Teaching Ideas for Middle School Students
Supplement your textbook and lecture notes with these teaching activities. Students will have the chance to create hands-on products and practice map …
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Music Lesson: African American Spirituals - Music Expressed From Religion and Culture
Planning a lesson on African American spirituals? Begin with a history lesson that critically looks at the origins, meanings and symbolism found in …
Continue Reading"Fever 1793" Early American History Webquest for Middle School Students
With this webquest on “Fever 1793”, students will explore symptoms, treatments, and spread of yellow fever, along with the effects it had …
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