Category Archives: Social Studies Lesson Plans
High School Resources for Teachers- lessons, resources, data, academic subject, videos, more
The following are sites that have been suggested for high school teachers. If you know of more, please contact us at teachertime123@live.com www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-9-12-teacher-resources/ – Discovery Education offers a broad range of free classroom resources that complement and extend learning beyond … Continue reading
5 Great Children’s Books that Teach About the Seasons
From mrsayalaskinderfun.blogspot.in 5 Great Children’s Books that Teach About the Seasons Every season brings a distinctive change to our everyday lives. We wear different clothing, eat different food and even take part in different activities and traditions. Students love to … Continue reading
President’s Day bulletin board for preschool or elementary
Students helped to create this bulletin board for President’s Day with patriotic projects to display. Click here to like teachertime123 on facebook!
PenPal News- article for middle school and high school teachers; encourages students to read, think and share ideas about news in a safe social media platform
From edgeeks.com PenPal News Posted on December 22, 2011 by Marisa Kaplan Calling all Middle School and High School Teachers: Here is some inspiration for you, a new project called PenPal News. PenPal News is merging technology with the age-old … Continue reading
Martin Luther King Activities- activities to celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday for elementary students or high school students
Click here to like teachertime123 on facebook! * Make a timeline of Dr. King’s life. * Make a collage using pictures found on the internet. Print them, cut them, and create a great collage! A collage can also be made … Continue reading
Songs for Martin Luther King- Martin Luther King, Jr. songs for preschool or early elementary
Mar-Tin Lu-ther King Sung to the tune of “Bingo” There was a man who had a dream His name was Mar-tin Lu-ther King Mar-tin Lu-ther King, Mar-tin Lu-ther King Mar-tin Lu-ther King His name was Mar-tin Lu-ther King Doctor King, … Continue reading
Writing Prompts for Martin Luther King Day-writing activities for elementary and high school students
*What dreams do you think Martin Luther King would have in today’s world? *Read and/or listen to Martin Luther King’s “I have a Dream” speech. Then list as many dreams of his that you can recall. Older students can then … Continue reading
Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” Speech- text of King’s Address at March on Washington
August 28, 1963 Washington, D. C. I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago, a great American, … Continue reading
Teaching with Documents- links to teaching activities correlated to the National History Standards and National Standards for Civics and Government
From archives.gov If you are ever in need of some primary documents for your class, the National Archives has done a nice job of finding documents and labeling them by eras. They also have analysis sheets for such items as … Continue reading
Civil War Photos- pictures from the Civil War and links
From life.com President Abraham Lincoln meets with General George McClellan on the battlefield of Antietam in Maryland, 1862. Union soldiers on the right- President Lincoln with General George McClellan. 13 year old drummer boy The photo on the … Continue reading
Martin Luther King Quotes- inspirational quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr.
From great-quotes.com “There can be no deep disappointment where there is not deep love.” – Martin Luther King “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at … Continue reading
Martin Luther King “I Have a Dream” Speech, August 28, 1963- March on Washington video
From youtube.com (17:28) I Have a Dream Speech Martin Luther King’s Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963. Washington, D.C.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt giving the Pearl Harbor Address – “a date that will live in infamy”- FDR speech-video
From youtube.com Franklin Delano Roosevelt giving the Pearl Harbor Address – “a date that will live in infamy”.
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address- video,recited by Jeff Daniels
From youtube.com Gettysburg Address as recited by Jeff Daniels. The Gettysburg Address took place in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania November 19, 1863
