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A living wax museum is a fun, creative way to get students doing history instead of just reading about it. Getting one up and running takes only a few steps.

Outlining, power points, and rote memorization deaden the study of history in high schools and produce generations of citizens that fear and hate studying history.

The lesson activity The 22nd Century Museum is a way to jump-start the year's History classes and engage students in the relevance and fun of the study of History.

Immigration, poverty, and racism represent three examples that can link the past with contemporary issues through meaningful unit modules that aim toward relevance.

Historical mysteries bring history alive in the social studies classroom. Learning about the unknown in our past helps make learning fun and engaging.

A hands-on approach to teaching and learning history; students research historical events and share their findings with classmates and others in their school.

Most students cannot identify significant geographic locations relevant to their own history yet they are expected to know global sites.

The words "Why do we need to know this?" are often heard in the classroom. Historical novels are one way to get high school students engaged in learning about the past.

History lessons taught through drama, art, craft and creative writing bring an exciting perspective to students of all ages. Students find the material more memorable.

Helpful activities that enhance American History lesson plans by incorporating visuals that encourage student observation, analysis, and higher thinking skills.

The use of music when teaching American and European History adds a lively dimension to most any unit, while enabling students to experience a rich exposure to culture.

Teaching kids current events is very important in keeping them up-to-date on the world around them. See how timelines can make today's news more meaningful.

This lesson lays the foundation for a classroom community by helping students identify what is important in their lives and how they share these values with classmates.

Students hear of the sales and campaigns. Let them learn much more about the presidency with a variety of learning activities in history as well as reading and writing.

Current history texts are cumbersome and overly detailed for adult students in evening programs that require only two or three basic history survey courses.

National Poetry Month encourages teachers to incorporate poetry into lesson plans and the history classroom is no exception, connecting poems with narrative study.

Afghan children comment on the thread of grief running through their lives. Yet their words usually end with their commitment to helping their country.

This book explains the science of fossil fuels while also covering the history of gasoline and oil production. It gives ideas for renewable energy for transportation.

Archaeology is a fascinating field to teach students young and old about in the history and science classrooms around the world. Here are some ideas for lesson plans.

Each strand of the expressive arts has its own distinct flavour and style. Challenge students to explore why and how they developed.

Film can provide far more than just entertainment. These days it can be a deeply engaging way to learn everything from character education to science.

Youtube features hundreds of short clips that can be used in a history classroom to enhance discussion and break the monotony of lecture and power point.

From Disney coloring pages to winter coloring pages, find coloring pages online through search engines and television show web sites. Print free coloring pages at home.

There are many exciting ways to teach lessons from history. This will help your children learn more and have fun!

Fanny Crosby was famous in her lifetime for her prodigious output of hymns. Those hymns are still sung in churches in the twentieth century.

"With Liberty and Justice For All"! America's past has been anything but what it claims in this phrase extracted from the pledge of allegiance.

Teach students about slavery during Black History Month by having them write an essay about the Underground Railroad.

Students can be encouraged to learn about current events when a teacher brings the news into the classroom.

Ever experienced miscommunication? Knowing the dynamics in the expression of thought is crucial in getting the message right.

Pat Barker is a revolutionary and contemporary writer; in all of her works she explores key and often uncomfortable ideas that are always relevant to modern day life.

Alan Taylor produces a fresh look at colonial America. He covers Native American tribes, European contact, slavery, wars, and the opening of the western frontier.

Geography covers a lot of information. How to work it into your already full homeschool day.

David Starkey is one of the greatest historians of all time, an excellent writer, an authoritative speaker and, at one time at least, Britain's rudest man.

The 1949 demonic possession and exorcism of Roland or Robbie Doe AKA Douglass Deen, all pseudonyms, was the basis for William Blatty's novel and movie The Exorcist.

The Greatest Generation Interview Project allows students to learn interviewing, memoir writing, historical research, and organizing the data for future reference.

Use these lesson ideas to teach your students about the first African-American becoming the President of the United States of America.

January is National Hot Tea Month. Create lesson plans for teaching kids about tea customs, tea history and benefits of tea drinking, study tea geography and science

For independent study, for the inquiring mind,and for fun, a museum trip allows for learning through reading, writing and art activities.

On August 1, Senator Kennedy (D-MA) introduced the Time for Innovation Matters in Education (TIME) Act, an important next step for the expanded learning time movement.

Not all technology integration requires a computer. When including more computer science topics into the curriculum, do not overlook the importance of history.

The Charlotte Mason Method of educating children is popular with homeschoolers, although it was not originally conceived as a homeschooling method.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button takes too long to tell its intriguing story, turning what might have been a great story into an unnecessarily drawn-out film.

Douglas Brinkley narrative covers the major events of United States history. This book is a good beginning for someone who wants to the basics of United States history.

For years, educational experts have warned about the negative effects of video games. Now, though, more and more educators are advocating for the right kind of games.

Is Genghis Khan victim or victor? 'Mongol: The Rise to Power of Genghis Khan' seems to say the former. A visually stunning film that is deadly quiet yet full of promise.

Buddhism is gaining immense popularity. Here is an introduction to Buddhism. Learn about the basics of Buddhist beliefs, teachings and principles of karma and dharma.

William Faulkner uses stream of consciousness and unreliable narrators to create novels that reflect a historical perspective.

As the 1980s drew to a close, the old guard in music slowly gave way to more hip-hop and R&B on the radio dial. And yes, Cher makes a comeback.

Children love playing games, but games provide more than entertainment and a way to pass the time. They also help kids mature and grow in various ways.