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 … [Read more...] about Transcontinental Railroad 150th Anniversary Teaching Resources
Current Events
Iditarod Update {Free Unit}
The Iditarod, March 4, 2017 We have updated our Iditarod unit study, adding links to a dog sled paper craft and an illustrated trail map for a notebook, and updating the links. Students can … [Read more...] about Iditarod Update {Free Unit}
The Iditarod: A Unit Study
While portions were originally used by Native Americans, the Iditarod Trail as we know it was surveyed in 1908 by the Alaska Road Commission. During the Alaskan Gold Rush, the trail became the main … [Read more...] about The Iditarod: A Unit Study
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 … [Read more...] about Electoral College Tools {Free}
Student News Daily {Featured Site}
Student News Daily is one of our favorite current events sites and one we have recommended for years. Designed with the idea that "all students can think critically about the news when it is presented … [Read more...] about Student News Daily {Featured Site}
