History and social studies educators often face the challenge of how to engage in the study of difficult histories with students. Although best practice in the field of Holocaust studies maintains that primary sources should be a central component of any study of the Holocaust, research demonstrates that most high school history and social studies teachers feel unprepared to teach the subject both in regards to historical content, and curation of primary sources.
Explore how ideologies have impacted political and economic systems over time in North and South Korea through the use of primary/secondary sources, questioning, and even an escape room.
Explore how to leverage current events in Korea to engage students in historical thinking and connect the past to today through instructional and assessment materials based on primary/secondary sources.
Discover how a classroom museum using inquiry and research can transform your classroom into a learning environment where students act like historians to create exhibits based on content area topics.
Learn about the New Visions Global History Curriculum by examining the question, Do the benefits of interconnectedness outweigh the costs? with evidence from the Silk Roads to Youtube.
Discover how a revolution in Mexico in the early 20th century has become relevant in 21st century United States. Develope relevant connections--explore past actions and current problems.
Learn about a blended classroom model that focuses on historical concepts and historical thinking skills through self-directed content modules, projects, and simulations. Receive rubrics and sample activities.
Explore more global history that allows students to gain knowledge of non-Hellenistic civilizations. In this globalized society it is necessary to teach the unbiased history of all empires.