Category: History and Civics

  • Why “What If?” Discussions Boost History Learning

    What if questions help teachers chalkenge student understanding. Here are some whys i use it in my classroom.

  • TDIH: WAR was released by U2

    U2, the iconic Irish rock band formed in the late 1970s, has left an indelible mark on the music industry with their powerful lyrics and evocative melodies. Among their many hits, “Sunday Bloody Sunday” stands as a timeless anthem, resonating with listeners around the world. In this blog post, we will delve into the profound…

  • Diversity In The Classroom: Leaders in STEM

    The article introduces 15 STEM pioneers of Black, African, and Caribbean heritage, highlighting their significant contributions in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, alongside resources for further exploration.

  • TMIH Space Exploration: February

    February’s Celestial Delights: Exploring the Cosmic Calendar Image: John Glenn aboard the spacecraft Friendship 7 during his historic orbital mission of Feb. 20, 1962. (Image credit: NASA/Chris Cohen) While February is synonymous with Valentine’s Day, there’s another love that fills the skies during this month: the love of astronomy. This brief and chilly month brings a…

  • Doonesbury Feb 18

    This comic from Doonesbury hits hard today and was not published in all local newspapers that syndicate across the US on Sunday. I am republishing it here because  we should be more afraid of people forgetting history than teachers actually teaching history.

  • Diversity In the Classroom: Legacy of Frederick Douglass and Paul Lawrence Dunbar

    Frederick Douglass and Paul Lawrence Dunbar, key figures in American history, significantly contributed to advocacy, literature and civil rights through their powerful writings and eloquent speeches.