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December 15, 1791 - Bill of Rights Ratified
On this day the Bill of Rights was ratified, confirming the fundamental rights of US citizens. Use these activities to help your students understand how the Bill of Rights changed US history.
Grades 5-12
That's Your Right
Try your hand at this gaming adventure during a unit on the constitution. Collect and match scenario cards that feature the Bill of Rights as you try to gain freedom. Easily differentiate with the three different levels of difficulty.
Grades 6-12
Retouching the Canvas: The Creation of the Bill of Rights
View this interactive about the history of the Bill of Rights and ratification of the US Constitution. Begin with Delaware, the first state to ratify, and follow links to view records of debates, a timeline, and a map of voting history in the state.
Grades 3-6
The First Amendment: What's Fair in a Free Country?
Analyze the balance between rights and responsibilities in a free society through this unit plan. Six lessons guide students through several authentic scenarios in which the expressive rights of individuals are in question.
December 16, 1773 - Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was in protest to the Tea Tax by the British. Learn more about this tumultuous time in American history with these three resources.
Grades 5-12
Battle Tactics
Put yourself on the battlefield of the Revolutionary War with this engaging lesson, that offers reading or listening options. Read all about the weaponry, tactics, descriptions of both armies involved, and additional information.
Grades 4-8
Mission US
Mission US offers amazing interactives that are set throughout US History. In Mission One: For Crown or Colony, students become Nat Wheeler, a printer’s apprentice in 1770 Boston. They encounter both Patriots and Loyalists and the Boston Massacre.
Grades 5-12
H.S.I. - Historical Scene Investigation
Investigate history with these case histories using primary sources. Topics include the Civil War, Boston Massacre, and others. The Student View is set up like a history mystery, while the Teacher View includes lesson plans and objectives.
December 17, 1903 - Wright Brothers' First Flight
It has been over 100 years since the Wright Brothers took off with flight in North Carolina. Learn about history, aviation, inventions, and more.
Grades K-12
Man Soars Into Flight Resources
Peruse this curated list of resources related to flight with classroom use ideas included! Find booklists, images, interactive lessons, videos, teaching guides, instructions for building an airplane, and the history and life of the Wright brothers.
Grades K-12
The Wright Brothers: Who Were Wilbur & Orville?
Learn how two ordinary bicycle mechanics changed the world. Follow the timelines for an in-depth look at the lives of the Wright brothers and the beginning of aviation. Check out the interactive experiments and classroom activities.
Grades 6-12
Wright Brothers Aeroplane Company
Tour a virtual museum that includes biographies of the Wright Brothers, information about the history of flight, and some little-known facts at "aviation's attic." The Adventure "wing" looks at models of airplanes and the science of flight.
This Week at TeachersFirst
Apply for our winter book study, read about using primary sources in the classroom, and reply to our history-themed weekly poll question.
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Learn how to use VR and AR in affordable waysWinter Book Study OpportunityOur winter book study features Learning Transported, by Jaime Donally. The book introduces immersive technologies (augmented, virtual and mixed reality) and explains how to customize their use in safe, affordable ways. Space is limited to 40 educators. |
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Infusing Technology BlogBringing Historical Events Alive In Your Classroom with Primary SourcesVisit the blog to read all about using primary sources to bring historical events to life in your classroom. Analyze the primary sources as a game or develop an online activity as a sure-fire way to engage students. Resource suggestions are provided. |
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History for allWeekly PollThis week our poll asks: What time period of US History does your grade learn about the most? Share your response and view how others replied. |
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