History Education Articles for Teachers - Page 10

What is one thing that Arnold Schwarzenegger, Albert Einstein, and Marcus Garvey have in common? The answer is simple; they all are famous American immigrants who contributed to the history of this country. These individuals were born in other countries, but were able to make their mark in the hi...

Every year millions of people around the world celebrate special holidays. Some of these holidays are associated with history, or an event that signifies a major turning point for a country. The months of November and December are considered to be the busiest and most important holiday season aro...

"Fourscore and seven years ago" is the famous beginning of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. On November 19th 1863 Abraham Lincoln delivered this speech during a period in history in which our country was involved in a civil war that divided the nation. The speech was made in Gettysburg, Penn...

According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, the very first observance of Veterans Day as a national holiday was signed into effect by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The proclamation stated that," In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all ...

Germany is a country that has a long history. Major historical events, including the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, occurred in Germany. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the event which made international headlines. The Berlin Wall, that once divided the eastern and western p...

Poverty is a social issue that plagues many countries around the world. It is one of many international issues that do not have an easy solution. The United States has struggled with poverty-related issues for centuries. Despite many efforts made by the government, poverty is still a major concer...

Sometimes we may forget that we live in a world where there are organizations devoted to maintaining a peaceful world. The United Nations is one of them. It is an international organization that is concerned with balancing and keeping harmony around the world. This organization was founded in 194...

This October 2nd will mark the 140th birthday of Mohandas K. Gandhi, commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi. It is commemorated by the International Day of Nonviolence. In 1869 Gandhi, who was small in stature, but larger in life, was born in India. His message of nonviolence, and the example of civil ...

The Age of Exploration, which is also known as the Age of Discovery, was a period in world history that occurred between the 15th and 16th century. This period of curiosity led many European countries to commission numerous explorers to sail around the world to discover new territories that were ...

Within the next few days millions of laborers, and their families, will celebrate Labor Day. This holiday, which is observed on the first Monday in September, is dedicated to all American workers, and has been celebrated for more than 100 years. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the firs...

As a young boy Alex Haley was intrigued by the stories his grandmother shared with him about their family's history. These oral histories would be the basis for his novel "Roots", which chronicles his family's history from Africa to America. The novel has been published in 37 languages, won numer...

Comprehensible input is a theory developed by Steven Krashen. This theory is supported by five main hypotheses for second language acquisition. The first one is the natural order hypothesis which deals with the rules of language and predictable order. The acquisition and monitor hypothesis deals ...

Millions of people in the United States celebrate July 4th, also known as Independence Day, every year. For many children this means fireworks and fun. They may not make the connection between this important holiday and the birth of the United States. In breaking free from England, the founding f...

Geography is a great topic that can open the imagination of many students in your classroom. It is not limited to just learning about the Earth and its physical features. Just the thought of traveling around the world and learning about various cultures can be an eye opening experience for studen...