American History Quotes for Every Topic in the U.S. Curriculum
They say a picture is worth a 1,000 words. I say a quote is worth 1,000 pictures. They are a great tool for the classroom. An appropriate quote can reflect an event on famous person's character...
Ideas for Teaching Point of View in History – Examples for Every Topic
Perhaps you've heard that there are three sides to every story: yours, his and the truth that lies somewhere in the middle. Our job as history teachers should be to expose students to opposing...
Anybody who is a teacher, or knows a teacher, understands that they don't leave at 3:00 when the children do. As salaried employees we are not granted overtime. Imagine getting paid time and a half...
Parental support and involvement can elevate a school to new heights. Teachers can and should communicate with their students' home as much as possible. But how far should we take it; is it...
PowerPoint is an amazing tool for teachers. It can help you inform, entertain and engage your students. However, not all PowerPoint presentations are created equal. Some will make you want to poke...
50 Corny Jokes for Teens, They’ll Laugh in Spite of Themselves
If you're a teacher looking for a little levity in your class, or anyone who wants to elicit a smile from a teenager, give these jokes a whirl. They are not guaranteed to close the...
