U.S. History Archives - A Lesson Plan for Teachers

7 Incredible Books to Read with U.S. History Students

Posted on March 9, 2018July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Teaching U.S. History doesn't have to be boring; in fact, social studies lessons centered around gripping, modern reading strategies and interesting core content can be fun and exciting for your U.S. History students when you utilize these 7 incredible books...Read More

Monday Mapping: Test Prep without the Multiple Choice

Posted on April 27, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

When my district first started forcing Test Prep sessions on us for state testing, we had free reign to design those sessions as we pleased. Knowing my students needed the most practice in analyzing primary sources and in evaluating images,...Read More

Losing History: My Breakdown at the National Mall

Posted on November 6, 2014July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

As teachers of History, we are constantly devalued. Students ask why they must take our courses, administrators take our class time for assemblies or testing, states push the teaching of everything but History, and in comparison to requirements in other...Read More

In Honor of Our Founding Fathers: Addressing Protests and Creating Resolutions

Posted on September 16, 2014July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

On September 17th, 1787, the Founding Fathers approved the proposed Constitution of the United States. They worked diligently to address the wrongs protested by the American colonists that had started the Revolution, and they created a document that could continue...Read More

A Quick Planning Tip: Course Bookmarks!

Posted on July 19, 2013July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Planning to teach World History or U.S. History this fall? Need an easy tool to organize yourself and your students? Want to set your students up with a quick reference for understanding the chronology of the course? Consider creating (or...Read More