Encouraging Students to Become “UP”standers!
What is an UPstander? It’s an individual, young or old, who sees wrongdoing or injustice and does something. UPstanders speak up and take action. UPstander…
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How to Teach About Jamestown Settlement
If you’re looking for ideas on how to teach about Jamestown, you’re in the right place! Jamestown is a story that fascinates adults and children…
How to Assign a Family Interview Project
Primary sources are vital to include in our study of history. But usually, we don’t consider the primary source history available in our students’ families.…
Teaching About 18th Century Colonial Money
Pounds, shillings, and pence… oh my! I like to give my students a deep dive into the 18th Century, and teaching about colonial money is…
How to Teach the Lost Colony of Roanoke
The Lost Colony of Roanoke is an enduring mystery that fascinates students year after year. After learning about Roanoke in class, students often use their…