Category: History and Civics

  • TMIH Space Exploration: SpaceX

    Founded by Elon Musk in 2002, SpaceX has revolutionized space exploration, working to make space travel more accessible and cost-effective. They’ve launched successful missions to the International Space Station and are developing the Starship for future Mars missions.

  • Batman Day 2023

    Unmasking Batman: Exploring His Cultural Significance in the Classroom Batman, the Dark Knight of Gotham, stands as one of the most iconic and enduring figures in popular culture. Beyond the confines of comic book pages, Batman has transcended his origins to become a symbol with profound cultural importance. Exploring the rich tapestry of Batman’s character…

  • The Utah War: A Forgotten Conflict with Lasting Consequences

    On This Day in 1857: The Mountain Meadows Massacre took place and is still one of the most violent acts of terrorism committed by Americans against Americans. Members of a local military surrounded and killed 121 people traveling from Arkansas to California. Their actions were a result of poor leadership and war hysteria gripping the…

  • TDIH: Urabi Revolution and Anglo-Egyptian War

    Introduction:The 19th century marked a period of intense transformation in Egypt, as the ruling dynasty grappled with financial instability and European encroachments. Egypt, located at the crossroads of continents and cultures, held strategic importance for European powers. This blog post delves into the intricate history of Egypt during this era, exploring its economic turmoil, nationalist…

  • John McCain: Remembering Him 5 Years Later

    John McCain’s political career is marked by dedication, resilience, public service, bipartisan collaborations, and principled leadership, particularly during his 2008 presidential bid and in Senate.

  • Classroom Resources: US Holidays

    I have used a collection of videos and a reading packet in my US history classes to discuss some of the different cultural holidays in the US and what they represent. Because of class pacing, the US Civil War falls somewhere close to the first week of October or Valentines Day, so I have created…