K-12 History Lesson Plans

• Daily Past - Historical articles written as though they were occurring today. Features pertinent worksheets, links, and books.
• History Adventures - How bring history alive by executing history adventures and themed treasure hunts.
• History Lesson Plans and Resources - A resource for lesson plans and teaching materials related to various topics and time periods especially the Renaissance, the Civil War, Women's Suffrage, and the Korean War.
• Immigrant Values: Building a Country - Lessons demonstrate that the dramatic socio-economic change in Lowland Scotland had a major impact on the advancement of rural Scottish communities in pre-Confederation Canada.
• Internet Lessons for World History - Art, creative writing and economic analysis units, including series of quizzes regarding ancient cultures.
• Mr. Donn's Ancient History - Middle school lesson plans, exercises and materials regarding world cultures, religions and civilizations.
• Mrs. G's American History Page - Lesson plans and ideas leading courses in 8th grade American History, U.S. History, featuring suggestions for first-year educators.
• Presidential Decision - Truman's decision analyzed by students, featuring primary source documents, decision charts as well as a slide show. Problem solving exercises to encourage students to identify possible alternatives.
• Teaching Needham’s Puzzle - Fostering Historical Thinking - Author relates his teaching experience as it relates to Needham's Puzzle and identifies web-based resources and teaching materials.
• With Miles to go before I Sleep - A virtual journey across the Underground Railroad designed for students grades 4 - 10. Utilizes live data on the Web, students record journals as they respond to problems which they faced with along the trail. Students also have chance to actively participate in contemporary ethical discussions on topics regarding slavery.