Battling Memories

Learners use scientific observation and inference to examine the Hazen Brigade Monument. In this observation lesson, students review the reasons for building monuments in society. Learners then recall monuments they have seen and draw...

He was once erased from the history books because he was considered by communist-controlled Bulgaria, as a dangerous influence. But Bulgarian General Ivan Kolev made his mark by using horses in a time of tanks.  Use Kolev's story to help...

Does consumer spending really grow the economy? Check out this well-produced, comical and memorable video to consider this question with your young economists. 

Young scholars interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this research skills lesson, students research the job of reporting for new agencies during the American Civil War as they complete the...

Understand the violence of the Civil War through the eyes of young women whose homes were in the midst of an important battle and continuing conflict.

Learners explore the similarities and differences between two first-hand accounts of two Pacific battles. They analyze two types of historical sources - memoirs written after the fact, and journals/diaries written in the midst of...

Students examine different battles of the Civil War. They discuss the proposal to put in slot machines for revenue at the battleground. They examine many key turning points of the war through an interactive program.

Students discover how culture plays a part in society. In this culture lesson, students read about Anne Frank and the difficulties of WWII. Students discuss how life was for the Jewish people and create their own news article about the...

Eighth graders discuss why the Battle of Gettysburg was important to the Civil War. In groups, they identify the major events of each day of the battle. They analyze how the battle changed the direction of the war and discuss the outcome.

Students view a video about the Civil War and then describe famous battles from the perspective of either the Union or the Confederate side.