http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson_plans/articles The Search Engine for Teachers http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson_planning_articles/history_lesson_plans/08_February_2010/251/president_s_day_activities President's Day activities can provide a variety of ways to help students learn about the presidents. Carrie Jackson Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:29:00 -0800 http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson_planning_articles/history_lesson_plans/08_February_2010/251/president_s_day_activities http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/28_January_2010/248/research_famous_people_in_history A research project about famous people in history can be an interesting, and motivating assignment for students. Carrie Jackson Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/28_January_2010/248/research_famous_people_in_history http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson_planning_articles/history_lesson_plans/18_January_2010/247/the_legacy_of_dr_martin_l_king_jr January is the birth month of a man who made an impact around the world. We can appreciate the legacy of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Carrie Jackson Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson_planning_articles/history_lesson_plans/18_January_2010/247/the_legacy_of_dr_martin_l_king_jr http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/21_December_2009/223/lesson_plans_about_famous_american_immigrants When we talk about the history of the United States we can highlight lesson plans on famous American immigrants. Carrie Jackson Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/21_December_2009/223/lesson_plans_about_famous_american_immigrants http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson_planning_articles/history_lesson_plans/26_November_2009/207/celebrate_world_holidays_with_hanukkah_lesson_plans_kwanzaa_activities_and_more Every year millions of people around the world celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and other holidays. Carrie Jackson Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson_planning_articles/history_lesson_plans/26_November_2009/207/celebrate_world_holidays_with_hanukkah_lesson_plans_kwanzaa_activities_and_more http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson_planning_articles/history_lesson_plans/17_November_2009/201/gettysburg_address_lesson_plans Gettysburg Address lesson plans can show how Lincoln’s historic speech helped to unite the nation. Carrie Jackson Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:15:00 -0800 http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson_planning_articles/history_lesson_plans/17_November_2009/201/gettysburg_address_lesson_plans http://www.lessonplanet.com/curriculum_connections/history_lesson_plans/06_November_2009/187/veterans_day_lesson_plans We can take a moment to recognize the soldiers who served and protected our country with Veterans Day lesson plans. Carrie Jackson Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.lessonplanet.com/curriculum_connections/history_lesson_plans/06_November_2009/187/veterans_day_lesson_plans http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/05_November_2009/186/berlin_wall_lesson_plans Berlin Wall lesson plans can teach students how this barrier divided a country and why it gained so much international attention. Carrie Jackson Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/05_November_2009/186/berlin_wall_lesson_plans http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/19_October_2009/166/poverty_lesson_plans Poverty lesson plans can help students understand the issues involved, and how countries are trying to tackle this problem. Carrie Jackson Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/19_October_2009/166/poverty_lesson_plans http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/14_October_2009/173/united_nations_lesson_plans United Nations lesson plans can help students learn about an organization whose mission is to promote peace and security. Carrie Jackson Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:35:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/14_October_2009/173/united_nations_lesson_plans http://www.lessonplanet.com/curriculum_connections/history_lesson_plans/29_September_2009/150/gandhi_lessons_and_his_legacy_of_peace Gandhi's message of nonviolence and the practice of civil disobedience influenced people around the world. Carrie Jackson Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:15:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/curriculum_connections/history_lesson_plans/29_September_2009/150/gandhi_lessons_and_his_legacy_of_peace http://www.lessonplanet.com/curriculum_connections/history_lesson_plans/22_September_2009/139/hispanic_heritage_month_lessons Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about history, culture, art, food, and civil rights. Carrie Jackson Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:15:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/curriculum_connections/history_lesson_plans/22_September_2009/139/hispanic_heritage_month_lessons http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/03_September_2009/121/henry_hudson_400th_anniversary_of_discovery Commemorate the discovery made by Henry Hudson and delve into the Age of Exploration. Carrie Jackson Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:35:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/03_September_2009/121/henry_hudson_400th_anniversary_of_discovery http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/01_September_2009/120/labor_day_lessons_and_the_history_of_labor_unions America was built on the strength of its workers, and on Labor Day we recognize their contributions. Carrie Jackson Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:35:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/01_September_2009/120/labor_day_lessons_and_the_history_of_labor_unions http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/24_August_2009/108/the_gift_of_alex_haley_s_roots Historical novels, such as "Roots" by Alex Haley, can make the past come alive. Carrie Jackson Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/24_August_2009/108/the_gift_of_alex_haley_s_roots http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/23_July_2009/79/esl_lesson_plans_the_comprehensible_input_strategy Providing comprehensible input for English Language Learners can be accomplished with the right ESL lessons. Carrie Jackson Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/23_July_2009/79/esl_lesson_plans_the_comprehensible_input_strategy http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/13_July_2009/70/american_history_lesson_plans It's always a good time for students to go over lesson plans that talk about America's birth. Carrie Jackson Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/13_July_2009/70/american_history_lesson_plans http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/24_June_2009/102/geography_and_its_five_themes Geography is not limited to just learning about the Earth and its physical features. Carrie Jackson Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/history_lesson_plans/24_June_2009/102/geography_and_its_five_themes