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Native Land Digital - Native Land Digita
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4 to 12
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Begin a place-based inquiry by searching Native Land Digital's interactive maps of Indigenous territories, treaties, languages, and place names around the world. Map layers overlap...more
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Begin a place-based inquiry by searching Native Land Digital's interactive maps of Indigenous territories, treaties, languages, and place names around the world. Map layers overlap intentionally, helping users consider Indigenous relationships with Land and Waters beyond fixed colonial borders. Nation, treaty, and language entries may include sources and links for further investigation. In contrast, additional resources include a 2025 Teacher's Guide, a land and waters acknowledgment guide, open map data, and an API. Teachers should present the map as a starting point rather than a final authority because Native Land Digital states that its maps are living educational resources, are still being refined, and do not represent official or legal boundaries. Students should verify findings through Indigenous nations and community-based sources whenever possible.
tag(s): cultures (299), evaluating sources (56), map skills (67), montana (34), native americans (162)
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Ask pairs to compare the Native Land map with a conventional political map and organize differences in borders, labels, overlap, and perspective using the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here. Have small groups investigate Indigenous place names in a selected region and build a map-based story with StoryMap JS, reviewed here. Assign students to compare several overlapping territorial or language layers and create a presentation with Canva for Education, reviewed here.
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Virginia Changemakers - Library of Virginia
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4 to 12
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Virginia Changemakers from the Library of Virginia is a free educational resource featuring short biographies of influential Virginians who have made lasting contributions to their...more
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Virginia Changemakers from the Library of Virginia is a free educational resource featuring short biographies of influential Virginians who have made lasting contributions to their communities, the Commonwealth, and the nation. Organized by historical era and themes such as civil rights, education, science, government, the arts, military service, and business, the site helps students explore diverse historical figures through engaging, accessible profiles. Teachers can use this resource to introduce biography studies, highlight underrepresented voices, connect historical events to real people, and support inquiry-based learning in history, social studies, language arts, and civics.
tag(s): american revolution (99), biographies (100), civil rights (224), civil war (148), colonization (22), great depression (33), industrialization (14), virginia (16), womenchangemaker (83), world war 2 (169)
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After reading several biographies, ask students to identify common leadership qualities such as perseverance, courage, innovation, or service. Students can support their findings with evidence from the biographies and discuss how these traits apply today. Have students select a changemaker and prepare a first-person presentation or living museum exhibit. Using information from the website, students can dress as the individual (optional), share important accomplishments, answer classmates' questions, and explain how their contributions continue to influence society today. Assign each student a different changemaker to research. Students can create a trading card using Trading Card Creator, reviewed here explaining the individual's accomplishments and lasting impact.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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John McCoy (lulilas) Since Time Immemorial: Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State - Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
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K to 12
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The John McCoy (lulilas) Since Time Immemorial curriculum is a substantial collection of ready-to-use lessons and supporting materials about tribal sovereignty, Native history, culture,...more
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The John McCoy (lulilas) Since Time Immemorial curriculum is a substantial collection of ready-to-use lessons and supporting materials about tribal sovereignty, Native history, culture, treaties, government-to-government relationships, and the continuing presence of tribal nations in Washington State. Resources are organized for early learning, elementary, middle school, and high school and include unit overviews, downloadable lessons, videos, primary-source materials, assessments, implementation guides, and professional-learning resources. Individual units connect tribal perspectives with Washington history, geography, environmental study, English language arts, social-emotional learning, and civics. Many lessons encourage educators to work with local tribes and to teach about distinct sovereign nations rather than presenting Native peoples as one generalized group.
tag(s): cultures (299), native americans (162), primary sources (165)
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Engage students by having them closely read treaties, maps, oral histories, quotations, photographs, and tribal accounts. Ask them to annotate evidence of sovereignty, compare tribal and state or federal responsibilities, sort examples into cultural, political, economic, historical, and environmental categories, or discuss how historical decisions continue to affect communities today. Younger learners can listen to tribally appropriate stories, sketch connections among land, water, plants, animals, and community, and compare oral traditions with other ways history is preserved. Students can plot tribal homelands, treaty areas, waterways, and present-day tribal governments with Google My Maps, reviewed here, while clearly distinguishing historical territories from current reservation boundaries.
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Free Learning Resources for Native American Heritage Month - Common Sense Media
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K to 12
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This curated collection gathers free teaching and learning resources focused primarily on Native American and First Nations peoples in North America. The materials are organized by...more
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This curated collection gathers free teaching and learning resources focused primarily on Native American and First Nations peoples in North America. The materials are organized by approximate grade bands -- PreK, grades 1-3, 4-5, 6-8, and 9-12 -- and include lesson plans, videos, music, stories, and hands-on activities across several subject areas. Many selections were developed by or in partnership with Native people, tribal organizations, or Native nations, helping teachers center Indigenous voices as they explore the histories, cultures, beliefs, innovations, and contemporary contributions of specific communities. The collection is useful during Native American Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples' Day, and throughout the school year.
tag(s): cultures (299), native americans (162), preK (336), primary sources (165)
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Younger students can produce an illustrated digital book about one specific community or Indigenous contributor with Book Creator, reviewed here. Students can also build a visual chronology with the Timeline Tool by Read Write Think, reviewed here, making sure the timeline continues into the present rather than ending with historical conflict or removal. Invite students to examine images, objects, quotations, maps, or short texts and to record what they notice, wonder about, and need to verify. Use close reading to compare an Indigenous-authored account with a textbook description, or have students sort statements into past, present, stereotype, and evidence-based understanding.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Plains Indian Ledger Drawing - Plains Indian Ledger Art Digital Project
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5 to 12
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Discover a site dedicated to the celebration of the Plains Indians' "Ledger" drawings of the 19th century. After clicking on a specific ledger, you can zoom in, rotate, and save ...more
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Discover a site dedicated to the celebration of the Plains Indians' "Ledger" drawings of the 19th century. After clicking on a specific ledger, you can zoom in, rotate, and save the image. Additionally, the right side lists the Provenance, Document Info, Custodian, and Artist. Create a free account to view the research features and research tools.
tag(s): art history (110), montana (34), native americans (162)
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As students explore each of the drawings, they can share their noticings and wonderings on a virtual bulletin board such as Stormboard, reviewed here. Have students participate in a virtual interview with a historian who is familiar with Native American art. Ask pairs to compare two ledger drawings from different artists, time periods, or Native Nations and organize visual evidence with Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here.
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Classroom Materials at the Library of Congress - Library of Congress
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8 to 12
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View information about Native Americans, including primary source sets, historical photographs, and classroom guides. Topics include Native American Boarding Schools, Exploring the...more
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View information about Native Americans, including primary source sets, historical photographs, and classroom guides. Topics include Native American Boarding Schools, Exploring the Stories Behind Native American Boarding Schools, and Drake's West Indian Voyage, 1588 to 1589. Each includes a teacher's guide with primary sources.
tag(s): montana (34), native americans (162)
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Students can use Kiddle, reviewed here, to continue researching Native Americans who attended boarding school. If possible, have students virtually interview students who also attended boarding school. Students can present their lesson understanding by creating a presentation using Google Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Indians in Children's Literature - Dr. Debbie Reese and Dr. Jean Mendoza
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K to 12
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This blog highlights Native American writers and illustrators. Each blog post highlights how there has been a change in the number of Native American writers who have written books....more
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This blog highlights Native American writers and illustrators. Each blog post highlights how there has been a change in the number of Native American writers who have written books. A list of books is also featured, including Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Maillard, We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, and Keepunumuk: Weeachumun's Thanksgiving Story by Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, and Alexis Brown.
tag(s): montana (34), native americans (162)
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Teachers can share the book list with parents when they are teaching about Native Americans. Students can read books from the site's list and share their favorite. After finishing a book, students can complete a story element graphic organizer using Canva Infographic Creator, < a href="/single.cfm?id=17570">reviewed here.
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Indian Education - Montana Office of Public Instruction
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K to 12
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Explore a central collection of Montana resources supporting Indian Education for All, American Indian student achievement, tribal relations, and Native language and culture. The Montana...more
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Explore a central collection of Montana resources supporting Indian Education for All, American Indian student achievement, tribal relations, and Native language and culture. The Montana Office of Public Instruction explains the state's constitutional commitment to recognizing and preserving the distinct and unique cultural heritage of American Indians. It provides pathways to curriculum materials, professional learning, tribal resources, language preservation initiatives, and student-support information. The linked Indian Education for All collection includes classroom lessons and resources in art, health, language arts, mathematics, music, science, and social studies, organized by grade level and Montana tribal nation. Educators can also find the Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians, implementation guides, tribal history resources, recorded webinars, professional-development opportunities, and links to additional Indigenous education organizations and materials. The page also links to a YouTube video titled We Are One. If your district blocks YouTube, you may not be able to view the video.
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tag(s): montana (34), native americans (162)
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Students can locate Montana reservations and tribal communities while studying the geographic resources on the site, then build an annotated map with Google My Maps, reviewed here that connects locations with evidence from OPI or tribal sources. Assign students to explore one contemporary topic from the OPI resources, then write a short, evidence-based response that connects present-day issues to historical or governmental context, rather than treating American Indian cultures only as topics of the past.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians - Montana Office of Public Instruction
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K to 12
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Build accurate background knowledge about Montana's tribal nations with this foundational Indian Education for All resource from the Montana Office of Public Instruction. Originally...more
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Build accurate background knowledge about Montana's tribal nations with this foundational Indian Education for All resource from the Montana Office of Public Instruction. Originally developed through discussions with American Indian educators from Montana tribes and most recently revised in 2024, the 32-page PDF organizes essential information around seven understandings. Topics include the diversity of Montana's twelve sovereign tribes, individual American Indian identity, traditional beliefs and oral histories, reservations and treaties, federal Indian policy, differing historical perspectives, and tribal sovereignty. Each Essential Understanding is expanded with key concepts and background information that helps educators move beyond generalizations and place historical issues in contemporary context. The document also provides information about Montana's tribal nations and reservations and concludes with an appendix identifying tribal groups, languages, membership information, and reservation establishment data. The introduction emphasizes that there is no generic American Indian and that tribally specific identification is the best approach whenever possible.
tag(s): diversity (58), identity (45), montana (34), native americans (162), oral history (15)
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Have students work in small groups to examine one of the seven Essential Understandings, identify its key ideas, and teach those ideas to classmates using evidence from the document. Ask students to compare two Montana tribal nations described in the resource, noting differences in language, history, government, location, and contemporary community information, using the Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here. Extend learning by asking students to trace the federal policy periods described in Essential Understanding 5 and organize major changes from treaty-making and removal through self-determination with the Timeline Tool by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here.
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Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All... - Kyle Wood
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5 to 12
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Each Monday, the Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All... podcast combines art history and art education in a fun, easy-to-understand way for everyone. Each episode tells the story...more
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Each Monday, the Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All... podcast combines art history and art education in a fun, easy-to-understand way for everyone. Each episode tells the story of a different artist and their artwork. Featured artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Picasso, and Andy Warhol, along with lesser-known artists who work with media such as video game design, dance, the culinary arts, and more. Episodes can be as short as five minutes to as long as forty minutes. Episodes are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and more.
tag(s): art history (110), artists (106), podcasts (183)
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Using Padlet, reviewed here, students can create a virtual bulletin board with facts about artists featured on the podcast. Students can extend their learning by using Kiddle, reviewed here to learn more about the artist and his/her artwork. Finally, students can use the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here to compare and contrast artists.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Culturally-Based Curriculum - National Indian Education Association
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K to 12
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The National Indian Education Association (NIEA) Virtual Resources for Parents and Teachers is a comprehensive collection of free educational materials designed to support culturally...more
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The National Indian Education Association (NIEA) Virtual Resources for Parents and Teachers is a comprehensive collection of free educational materials designed to support culturally responsive teaching and learning. The site brings together lesson plans, digital learning activities, Native-authored book lists, professional development opportunities, and links to trusted partner resources covering literacy, social-emotional learning, Native history and culture, and family engagement. Educators can use these resources to incorporate authentic Indigenous perspectives across the curriculum while supporting inclusive, culturally relevant instruction in both classroom and virtual learning environments.
tag(s): book lists (167), cultures (299), native americans (162), professional development (304)
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Use articles, videos, and educational resources from the site to explore current topics affecting Native communities, such as language preservation, environmental stewardship, education, or sovereignty. Students can participate in class discussions, debates, or reflective writing activities. Pair resources from the NIEA collection with textbooks or other history resources. Students can compare how each source tells the story, identify missing viewpoints, and write about why it is important to include Native American perspectives when learning history. Have students use the linked lesson plans and digital resources to research a Native Nation, tradition, historical event, or influential Indigenous leader. Students can share their learning through podcasts created with Buzzsprout, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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National Museum of the United States Army - National Museum of the United States Army
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4 to 12
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The National Museum of the United States Army Digital Resources page offers a wide variety of free educational materials that help students explore American history through the experiences...more
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The National Museum of the United States Army Digital Resources page offers a wide variety of free educational materials that help students explore American history through the experiences of U.S. Soldiers. Teachers can access engaging videos, interactive timelines, maps, online exhibits, lesson plans, virtual field trips, and primary-source activities that connect to topics ranging from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts. The site also includes resources related to National History Day and offers opportunities for students to investigate history through artifacts, historical documents, and storytelling. These materials work well for social studies, history, reading, and cross-curricular lessons, helping students build research, critical-thinking, and historical-analysis skills.
tag(s): 1900s (87), 1910s (30), 1940s (70), american revolution (99), biographies (100), civil war (148), lewis and clark (16), virtual field trips (153), world war 1 (88), world war 2 (169)
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Explore a virtual field trip from the museum and have students complete a digital scavenger hunt focused on artifacts, uniforms, vehicles, or important historical events connected to the tour. Use the museum's interactive timelines and maps to help students trace major battles or troop movements, then create their own illustrated timeline or digital map presentation using Google My Maps, reviewed here. Have students analyze historical artifacts shown in the digital collections and make inferences about the people who used them.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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History for Music Lovers - Amy Burvall and Herb Mahelona
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6 to 12
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Historyteachers YouTube Channel, History for Music Lovers, adds a twist to teaching famous historical events and figures by creating lyrics and videos to famous songs. Some examples...more
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Historyteachers YouTube Channel, History for Music Lovers, adds a twist to teaching famous historical events and figures by creating lyrics and videos to famous songs. Some examples include Louis XIV to "Telephone" by Lady Gaga, Martin Luther to "Manic Monday" by The Bangles, and Lady Macbeth to Taylor Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do." Use playlists available on the site to find videos in categories that include Shakespeare, Science History, and more. YouTube Disclaimer: If your district blocks YouTube, the video may not be viewable.
tag(s): humor (24), romeo & juliet (8), shakespeare (99), songs (51), women (192)
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Students can use SchoolAI, reviewed here to chat with historical figures found in the videos. Use Magic School's Lyrics Generator, reviewed here to create a song about a historical event or figure and ask students to record their song using Vmaker, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Wrong Hands - John Atkinson
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9 to 12
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Looking for a humorous way to spark discussion and critical thinking? Wrong Hands is a collection of clever comics and illustrations that blend satire, visual storytelling, and sharp...more
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Looking for a humorous way to spark discussion and critical thinking? Wrong Hands is a collection of clever comics and illustrations that blend satire, visual storytelling, and sharp observations about literature, history, science, technology, and everyday life. The site features witty single-panel cartoons, infographics, and diagrams that reimagine classic literary works, explore historical events, poke fun at modern culture, and present familiar topics from unexpected perspectives. These comics can serve as engaging discussion starters, writing prompts, or examples of how humor and visual communication can convey complex ideas. If you share or reuse content from the site, be sure to provide proper attribution as requested by the creator.
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tag(s): comics and cartoons (69), media literacy (133), satire (7)
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Students can pick a comic from the site and explain why they chose it. Students can post their favorite comic on Stormboard, reviewed here. Students can create their own comic about a particular subject/content area using ToonyTool, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Seven Ideas for Crafting Comics in History Classes - Classwork.com
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5 to 12
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Looking for a creative way to bring history to life? Seven Ideas for Crafting Comics in History Classes explores how comic creation can deepen students' understanding of historical...more
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Looking for a creative way to bring history to life? Seven Ideas for Crafting Comics in History Classes explores how comic creation can deepen students' understanding of historical events, people, and concepts through visual storytelling. The article presents seven practical classroom activities, including creating historical biographies and dialogues, imagining modern-day conversations between historical figures, designing political cartoons, illustrating sequences of events, recreating courtroom scenes, developing comic-style diagrams, and illustrating historical letters. Each idea includes a brief explanation, classroom examples, and recommendations for free or low-cost digital tools and primary-source resources to help teachers guide students through the creative process. Whether used as an assessment, discussion starter, or enrichment activity, these ideas encourage students to think critically, communicate visually, and engage more deeply with history.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (69)
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When creating a political cartoon, students can use ToonyTool, reviewed here. Students can use Comic Strip Templates by Canva, reviewed here to sequence events. Students can use Free Comic Strip Maker by Adobe, reviewed here to create courtroom scenes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Primary Source Analysis Tool - Library for Congress
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6 to 12
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The Primary Source Analysis Tool is a graphic organizer for students. The graphic organizer includes three sections titled: Observe, Reflect, Question, Further Investigation, and Additional...more
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The Primary Source Analysis Tool is a graphic organizer for students. The graphic organizer includes three sections titled: Observe, Reflect, Question, Further Investigation, and Additional Notes. This document can be either downloaded or added to your Google Drive. You can also edit the document directly by clicking the three dots in the top-right corner and selecting Annotate.
tag(s): graphic organizers (60), primary sources (165)
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Print and share this tool for students to use when evaluating a primary source document. Students can then share their finished graphic organizer with Lino, reviewed here for others to view or include it as a supplement to a writing assignment or research project.
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We Are America - We Are America Project
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4 to 12
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The We Are America Project is a student-centered national initiative that partners with teachers and young people to explore and define what it means to be American through personal...more
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The We Are America Project is a student-centered national initiative that partners with teachers and young people to explore and define what it means to be American through personal storytelling and reflection. The website features a growing library of student-authored stories that highlight diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, making it a rich resource for discussions about identity, immigration, community, and belonging. Educator resources include conversation guides and supports for using these stories as classroom texts, helping students connect personal narratives to broader themes in history and social studies. This project encourages meaningful dialogue and critical thinking, giving students a voice in shaping a national conversation about American identity.
tag(s): communities (37), critical thinking (193), diversity (58), identity (45), immigration (86), narrative (17), perspective (35), stories and storytelling (82)
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Have students read a few student stories from the site and then participate in small-group discussions about shared experiences, differences, and what makes people feel included in a community. Students can write their own "We Are America"-style stories about their backgrounds, family traditions, or meaningful life experiences, connecting personal identity to broader social themes. Create a bulletin board or digital display using Padlet, reviewed here where students post quotes, drawings, or summaries that represent what "We Are America" means to them.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Declaration of Independence Turns 250 - Florida Joint Center for Citizenship
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6 to 12
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On July 4, 2026, the Declaration of Independence will mark its 250th anniversary. In partnership with C-SPAN Classroom, the Florida Joint Center for Citizenship features nine lessons...more
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On July 4, 2026, the Declaration of Independence will mark its 250th anniversary. In partnership with C-SPAN Classroom, the Florida Joint Center for Citizenship features nine lessons that will allow students to learn America's story, the founding principles, and its continued quest for a "more perfect union." Lessons will allow students to analyze primary and secondary sources and review concepts such as contextualization, comparison, evaluation, and analysis. Monthly professional learning webinars for educators to gain a deeper understanding of the perspectives are also shared on the site. Finally, a General Pacing Guide and a Florida Pacing Guide are available.
tag(s): american revolution (99), declaration of independence (26), primary sources (165)
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Students can use all the resources that are provided with each lesson. Students can use ToonyTool, reviewed here to create a comic about the founding principles of the Declaration of Independence. Students can create a timeline of events leading up to the creation of the Declaration of Independence using the Timelines tool by Read Write Think, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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BUILD Celebrates Juneteenth - BUILD
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6 to 12
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BUILD Celebrates Juneteenth showcases what the Black Affinity Group feels about the meaning of Juneteenth. The site features four short YouTube videos that share the meaning...more
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BUILD Celebrates Juneteenth showcases what the Black Affinity Group feels about the meaning of Juneteenth. The site features four short YouTube videos that share the meaning of Juneteenth. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos will not be viewable.
tag(s): african american (131), holidays (292), Juneteenth (33)
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Students can compare and contrast the different perspectives shared using the 3 Circle Venn Diagram by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here. Students can use Online Voice Recorder, reviewed here to share a summary of Juneteenth. Finally, students can interview someone who would like to share what Juneteenth means to them.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teaching Juneteenth and the Meaning of Freedom - National Education Association
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K to 12
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The NEA's resource page for Juneteenth provides a curated collection of lesson plans, videos, and background readings designed to help K-12 educators teach the complex history of emancipation...more
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The NEA's resource page for Juneteenth provides a curated collection of lesson plans, videos, and background readings designed to help K-12 educators teach the complex history of emancipation and the enduring legacy of slavery. It emphasizes the importance of an honest and accurate American history curriculum, offering tools (and books and videos) for different grade levels to explore themes of resilience, the struggle for racial equity, and the transition from enslavement to citizenship.
tag(s): african american (131), holidays (292), Juneteenth (33)
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Students can use Witty Comics, reviewed here to create a comic about the history of Juneteenth. Students can compare and contrast books about Juneteenth using the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here. Students can create a virtual bulletin board using Stormboard, reviewed here sharing facts that they learned about Juneteenth.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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