History Education Articles for Teachers - Page 7

Leonardo da Vinci, a keen observer of man and nature, lived and worked during the Italian Renaissance. A study of this incredible man presents a host of opportunities for collaboration. History teachers will find it quite easy to collaborate with science, art and math colleagues to give students ...

Self-portraiture is an important artistic expression. Not only can one learn about the artist, but one can also infer a great deal about the time and place in which the work was created. An excellent introduction to the practice of self-portraiture can be found at the National Gallery of Art webs...

When students think about technology, what comes to mind are computers, iPods, cell phones and cars; they neglect to remember that technology is defined as anything that makes life easier. When learning about past cultures, it is important to analyze the role that tools and technology played in c...

Art provides important insight into the culture and traditions of civilizations. An examination of Latin American Art is a wonderful way for students to learn more about the region as part of a social studies, art, or Spanish class. A thorough analysis of the region’s art will help students learn...

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will be host to the 2016 Olympic games. Rio has a rich history dating back to the early sixteenth century, an unparalleled culture, and distinct traditions. There are many lessons and activities that can enhance a number of different curricula including social studies, Span...

The twentieth century witnessed unprecedented cruelty and violence: further evidence of human's capability for inhumanity to others. It is positively shocking how little students know about the Holocaust  these days; they know even less about the Armenian and Rwandan genocides. With each passing ...

Teaching about the Holocaust is a daunting task for even the most seasoned educator. It is difficult to predict the responses of students, to find answers to seemingly rhetorical questions, and to help students grasp the enormity and inhumanity of the event. Literature is an especially effective ...

Most adults will agree that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to children’s books. Many are imbued with important morals and values that are made accessible for children when imparted by Dr. Seuss characters and rhyming prose. For students learning about philosophy for the first tim...

The Crusades of the Middle Ages were a time of religious, political and cultural conflict. Christians and Muslims sought to take control of the Holy Land through a series of battles. The First Crusade began in 1095 when Pope Urban II decreed that Christians should rescue Jerusalem from the Muslim...

Although religion is a controversial topic (especially in public schools), it is an important part of history and should be taught as such. Educators can effectively teach this information without proselytizing or preaching so long as it is done from a historical perspective. For example, the r...

Understanding the steps which led to the American Revolution is an essential component to any American history class. It is important for students to understand that there were many events which ultimately led to the colonists’ decision to revolt against England. With the current climate of econo...

Literature of the ancient world is dramatic, complicated and full of adventure and love interests, much like today’s Hollywood blockbuster movies. Initially, stories were passed down through oral tradition in all civilizations. Gradually, as cultures began to develop systems of writing, they wrot...

In addition to the myriad of books, documentaries and records available to enhance the study of World War I and II, examining the art of the first half of the twentieth century is an invaluable tool to shed light on the psyche of the nations involved in these wars, as well as on the public face t...

Understanding the United States Constitution is one of the most valuable lessons students can learn in school. It is imperative that they know about their rights and responsibilities as citizens before they become registered voters. It can help them make informed decisions. In an era in which cit...

The fall of the Roman Empire cannot be attributed to any one event or cause. Rather, it was the result of a host of factors including barbarian invasions, citizens’ moral decline, an unstable economy, weak and corrupt leaders, lack of technological advances , the rise of Christianity and disease,...