-- Prehistory
-- Ancient History
-- Early World History
-- Modern World History
-- U.S. History

LESSON PLANNING

Events Presidents

Women African American

Events:
Activities to Celebrate Native American Heritage!
November is National American Indian Heritage History Month. This week, Education World offers 12 lessons to help students learn about Native American history and cultures.

Coming to America: Immigration Builds a Nation
Hola! Each year from September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. This week, Education World offers a dozen lessons to help students learn about the cultures and contributions of people of Hispanic heritage.

The Mighty Mississippi
In 1986, Congress designated the Upper Mississippi River System as both a nationally significant ecosystem and a nationally significant navigation system. Help your students discover the history, geography, and significance of this incredible natural resource.

Civil War Lesson Plans and Activities
This week, Education World presents more than a dozen lessons for teaching about the Civil War. Teachers can use these lessons to teach what caused the war, what it was like to live in a nation divided, and much more.

From Sea to Shining Sea: A Nation Moves Westward!
On May 14, 1804, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and a small team of explorers left St. Louis, Missouri, in search of a route to the Pacific coast. On May 10, 1869, Governor Leland Stanford of California drove the final spike into the country's first transcontinental railroad.

Join the Revolution!
Invite your students to follow the progress of the American Revolution -- from the first battle to the final surrender -- by participating in these Revolutionary War lessons and activities.

Celebrate the Century: Search the Web for U.S. History
Search the Web to learn more about the stories behind the stamps issued by the U.S. Postal Service commemorating the people, places, events, and trends of the 20th Century. This series includes individual lesson planning articles for each decade from 1900 to 1970.

Back In The Day: Lessons From Colonial Classrooms
Your students can experience the education of colonial children with 10 authentic lessons from the past -- and explore the possibilities of education today with similar lessons updated for the technological age.

Twelve Great Lessons for Teaching the Great Depression
October 29. The anniversary of Black Thursday is the perfect opportunity to teach your students about the Great Depression.

Presidents:
U.S. Presidents on the Internet!
Biographical, historical, and political resources abound. Looking for photos, autographs, lists, trivia? It's all there!

Links to Lincoln on the Web!
There's a wealth of information about Abraham Lincoln on the Web. Included: Activities to engage students for six great sites.!

George Washington Lives! -- On the Internet!
George Washington: Farmer, Soldier, and First President of the United States of America. Students can learn all about him on the Internet.

Women in History:
Women of Accomplishment: An Internet Scavenger Hunt
Historical contributions of women are celebrated during March, the official National Women's History Month. Supplement your textbooks by posing a question about women's history during every school day of the month!

Bring Women's History to Life in the Classroom!
Educate and inspire tomorrow's men and women with activities relating to important women of the past and present! Activities related to 4000 years of Women in Science

African American History:
Ten Activities Celebrate Achievements of African Americans!
February is Black History Month, a time to commemorate the efforts of African Americans who have crossed boundaries, broken down barriers, and contributed to their fields.

The Road to Freedom: Using the WWW to Teach About Slavery
Education World provides activities to help your students trace the raod to freedom and to learn about some of the heroes who paved the way to freedom.

A Black History Treasure Hunt!
Send students on a Black History scavenger hunt! Students can learn about famous black Americans while polishing their Internet surfing skills. For students of all ages!

The Amistad Comes to Life!
Activities across the grades and across the curriculum bring to life the story of the revolt on the Amistad.

TEACHING THEMES

Speakers, Projects Bring Veterans' Stories to Classroom
Teachers use a variety of ways to educate students about the historic significance of Veterans Day, November 11th.

Award-Winning History Series Takes Students by Storm!
An e-interview with the author of the popular history text A History of US!

Remembering D-Day: Great Sites on the Web
June 6 is the 56th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion. To mark the occasion, Education World looks at some of the more interesting D-Day Web sites.

Climb Aboard the Underground Railroad T.O.U.R.!
A collaborative project that assists teachers and students who are studying the Underground Railroad.

Murder In Virginia: A Creative Conspiracy
It's a mystery -- a collaborative, cross-curricular, online murder mystery -- cleverly crafted from Virginia's past.

Beyond Columbus: Teaching the Lessons of 1492
Observe Columbus Day by helping your students explore Web sites that put the controversial explorer's achievements into historical perspective.

Women's History Gets its Due on the Web
Education World celebrates women's achievements during March, National Women's History Month.