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Most Students Think History Is Boring. Here's How We Change That.

ED Surge

To counter this, teachers emphasize the inverted pyramid style, which prioritizes placing the most crucial information at the beginning of the article, or even in the headline. I often weave these historical narratives into content through primary sources. Make History Personal Alex's great-grandfather's World War I helmet.

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Call for Applications: 2025-2026 Hellenic Research Fellowship Program

Society for Classical Studies

See below for full program information and application instructions. Currently numbering over 83,000 volumes and 500 linear feet of personal papers and institutional archives, it comprises a large circulating book collection, journal holdings, electronic resources, non-print media, rare books, archival materials, art, and artifacts.

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The Week That Was In 234

Moler's Musing

The Frayer Model worked especially well for students to internalize the information and make it more manageable. This part helped students connect primary source analysis to the broader motivations for European exploration, further deepening their historical thinking skills.

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My Goal as a History Teacher: Create Curators

Rosie the History Teacher

There are thousands of amazing primary sources available from the Smithsonian including photographs, documents, physical objects, audio, and video. Change the title and description, add and remove artifacts from the collection, and make it into exactly what you need! Click on the button to copy the collection.

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Our History Is Not Lost: Resources for Learning and Teaching the Fullness of Black History

ED Surge

She retells history with expert analyses of historical artifacts, primary sources and thorough research. They Were Her Property” offers a candid revision of American history around slavery, violence and gender roles that can inform any audience of unfiltered truths about white women’s contributions to chattel slavery.

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Call for Applications: 2024-2025 Hellenic Research Fellowship Program

Society for Classical Studies

See below for full program information and application instructions. Currently numbering over 80,000 volumes and 500 linear feet of personal papers and institutional archives, it comprises a large circulating book collection, journal holdings, electronic resources, non-print media, rare books, archival materials, art, and artifacts.

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Beyond Screens: The Benefits of Paper-Based Learning for Elementary Students

Studies Weekly

Creating Connections Because Studies Weekly’s print publications are consumable, students can create artifacts to demonstrate their learning by cutting the primary sources and other information out of their publications. Explaining what they know increases their confidence and solidifies their knowledge.