World History Archives - A Lesson Plan for Teachers

Everything You Need to Teach World History Easily

Posted on April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 by Michele Luck

Organizing to Save You Time If you teach World History, I can imagine you are simply tired. No more needs to be said about that! But, I want to help. In this post, you will find links to everything I...Read More

Using History Resources to Better Support the ELA Classroom

Posted on September 6, 2022December 18, 2022 by Michele Luck

Students are now tasked with reading literature set in America's past yet often do not have the foundation they need to understand the context. There are many ways in which history resources can support the ELA classroom. These are not...Read More

Teaching with Primary Sources and Being Fearless

Posted on August 22, 2022December 18, 2022 by Michele Luck

Teaching in a Social Studies classroom right now can be a bit scary. Not only are we the subject area often neglected when it comes to resources, we are also the target of underserved anger from those afraid the content...Read More

Teaching Geography Basics to Start Your History Classes Off Right

Posted on August 8, 2022December 18, 2022 by Michele Luck

Geography tends to be the place where Social Studies classes start. Diving into deeper, heavier concepts requires a foundational understanding for students to really grasp the topic. Starting with the foundational approach of teaching geography basics will set students up...Read More

Getaways Every Social Studies Teacher Will Love

Posted on June 20, 2022December 18, 2022 by Michele Luck

If I planned a large summer vacation, you'd find me soaking up some Florida sun and cavorting with Mickey Mouse. But, not all getaways have to be big and expensive. Often, getaways can be peaceful and stress-free but can also...Read More

Empathetically Teaching the Holocaust in the Social Studies Classroom

Posted on April 4, 2022March 5, 2022 by Michele Luck

So often today, teachers find their lessons structured strictly to state standards. Of course, following state standards is important. But, sometimes the requirements overlook or skip over important content. For examples, standards do not mandate that we teach the Holocaust....Read More

Simple Ways to Teach Current Events Without Stressing Students Out

Posted on March 21, 2022March 5, 2022 by Michele Luck

There is a delicate but necessary balance between updating students on current history and stressing them out. Students, while ready and even eager to learn, can become overwhelmed with current events of today that are stressful, scary, or fear-inducing. While...Read More

5 Great Ways to Teach About the European Absolute Rulers

Posted on November 22, 2021November 23, 2021 by Michele Luck

Teaching about the Absolute Rulers of Europe during the Age of Absolutism can be one of the most boring studies you will do in the World History classroom. Since we can't change the content, change up the strategies you use...Read More

Teaching Inquiry in the Social Studies Classroom

Posted on November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 by Michele Luck

Some states are adopting an inquiry design model for teaching Social Studies for primary, middle, and high school students. While this approach is definitely a model we should all be following, we should take it a step further. We should...Read More

Useful Teaching Strategies for the Renaissance and Reformation

Posted on August 31, 2021September 11, 2021 by Michele Luck

The Renaissance and Reformation unit is often the transition from the Middle Ages into modern times in World History. As such, many courses across the country start with this unit. Engaging students here with useful and effective teaching strategies helps...Read More