http://teachinghistory.org/Teaching History ( Website filled with resources.) Clicking on to this page allows you to select elementary, middle, or high school. There are links to specfic lessons, primary sources, and additional resources. Check out the "digital classroom" for possible ideas. Make sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for lots of interesting links.
If you find something really useful, be sure to share it with others!
If you find something really useful, be sure to share it with others!
http://constitutioncenter.org/constitution Constitution Center is an excellent site for 8th, 11th, and Gov"t. Site links to lessons, games, videos, and primary sources. Start with drop down on header entitled "Learn".
http://www.annenbergclassroom.org/Annenberg Classroom is an excellent resource in Civics Education. This site links to numerous sites applicable for both middle and high school civics instruction.
https://www.icivics.org: Is separated into two sections; an interactive page for students and a variety of teaching materials for teachers. Check it out!
http://ourdocuments.gov/content.php?flash=false&page=milestone: The following is a list of 100 milestone documents, compiled by the National Archives and Records Administration, and drawn primarily from its nationwide holdings. The documents chronicle United States history from 1776 to 1965.
http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/view_lesson_plans- Click on your subject area and you'll find a variety of grade-level lessons plans that incorportate technology into the lessons. Take a look at the Podcast lessons.
http://chssp.ucdavis.edu/current-context Current Context helps students understand today by putting current events in their appropriate historical context.
http://100leaders.org/ New Addition! Great for world history, however there are US historical leaders posted as well. Check out the gallery of leaders as well as the lesson plans under teacher resources.