Updated 2021 Iditarod unit and resources including map and race tracking form.
Transcontinental Railroad 150th Anniversary Teaching Resources
One of our more popular units is on the Transcontinental Railroad. This May 10 is the 150th anniversary of the Golden Spike ceremony that was held to commemorate the completion of the railroad. What a great opportunity to learn more about the vast impacts of the Transcontinental Railroad along with trains in general, Westward Expansion, […]
The Iditarod: A Unit Study
During a diphtheria epidemic in 1925, the Iditarod Trail was used by mushers to transport a serum in relay fashion from Anchorage to an icebound Nome.
Electoral College Tools {Free}
C-Span is offering educators tools for helping students understand the electoral college process in its The Electoral College and the Constitution lesson plan. All tools are free downloads. 2012 Electoral Map Electoral College History Very nice chart showing modern electoral college results from 1900-2008. These results are also compared to the popular vote. 2012 Electoral […]
Student News Daily {Featured Site}
Student News Daily is a favorite current events site and one we have recommended for years, helping students think critically about the news.
