Teaching history

History is my passion; I love history! And yet, I really don't like textbooks. Here are 30+ ways to teach history without a textbook, from books to cooking, and more!

Teaching history doesn't have to just involve textbooks. Here is how you can teach history without textbooks or tests!

This pacing guide for your American History curriculum plans out the whole year for your middle school or high school class. Perfect for US History Part 1, 2, or the whole thing.

Students become stakeholders in the learning process WITHOUT having to dress up like Benjamin Franklin.

Teaching social studies is more of a challenge than ever before. Here are 5 key trends for 2024 to help your teaching be less stressful and more impactful for your students.

Practical tips and real examples from a US history teacher who puts the DBQ essay at the center of instruction.

Teaching History Through Movies is a great way to make history come alive. This landing page tells how we do this, where to get & what movies we are viewing

Make your history class lesson plans engaging and fun with these top 10 ideas. Use these middle school and high school history class lessons today.

Ditch the test and create a writing-centered history classroom in which learning is more meaningful and teaching is actually easier.

10 activities to help middle and high school social studies teachers teach historical perspective plus a free download from History Gal.