World History Archives - A Lesson Plan for Teachers

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

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

Strong Strategies You Need to Know for Teaching Ancient Civilizations

Posted on July 19, 2021July 23, 2021 by Michele Luck

Because Ancient Civilizations (Ancient World History) is often one of the first history courses your middle or high school students encounter, it's important to teach with a foundational approach. In an Ancient World History class, the strategies that are fun...Read More

9 Must-Read Books to Accompany Your Holocaust Unit

Posted on October 30, 2019July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

As with teaching all sensitive or controversial Social Studies topics, you may feel less than comfortable teaching about the Holocaust. However, teaching about World War II and the Holocaust with confidence and professionalism is critical to ensuring that your students...Read More

Traces of Ancient Egypt: Thoughts from an Egyptologist Turned Kids’ Writer

Posted on April 22, 2019July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Instead of posting this week on a new strategy or resource for teaching in the Social Studies classroom, I have invited Malayna Evans to write a guest post about teaching Ancient Egypt to middle school students. Malayna Evans was raised...Read More

3 Strategies for Introducing World Religions

Posted on September 10, 2018July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Especially with today's political climate, teaching religion in the classroom may seem controversial or dangerous. However, no matter how "hot" the topic, World Religions are an integral part of teaching World History to your middle school and high school students....Read More

7 Incredible Books to Read with World History Students

Posted on March 19, 2018July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching World History is watching your students transform from observers of history to historians. World History offers a unique perspective on history and social studies as a whole; culturally-diverse viewpoints, experiences, and lesson...Read More

The Importance of Similarities: Teaching Modern Issues in the Secondary Classroom

Posted on March 14, 2016July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

At the secondary level, students are often aware of modern world events and issues as they step into the classroom. Along with that knowledge often comes questions and concerns, and sometimes confusion and anxiety. Yet teaching modern issues in the...Read More

Tuesday Travels: Traveling Europe is NOT for Rules-Followers

Posted on June 30, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

My entire life has been about following the rules. I am a stickler for rules, and feel that most of the of time, they are the only way. I lived my life this way, taught my child this way, and...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