History Education Articles for Teachers - Page 8

For as long as man has inhabited the Earth, people have waged wars. Some battles were fought for resources, while others were for land or power. Other battles are the result of disagreements because of a difference in religious beliefs, while still others are waged over ideas and technology. Hist...

The Neolithic Agricultural Revolution was a crucial era in man’s history. Once man learned how to domesticate animals, settle in permanent communities and grow his own food, his potential for development and productivity increased dramatically. Man learned how to use animals not only for their hi...

The French Revolution was a result of the social and economic inequality in France at the time. The First Estate had absolute power and untold wealth, and the Third Estate had no political or economic power. Characterized by beheadings at the guillotine, the storming of the Bastille, and a queen ...

No civilization reflects the ancient world’s capacity for both success and failure as Rome. After more than 200 years as a monarchy, and nearly 500 years as a republic, Rome became an empire despite people’s reservations about having only one person in power. The rise, expansion, and fall of anci...

Occurring during the 1920's and 1930's, the Harlem Renaissance was one of the eras during which man’s potential for creativity and expression reached its height. The African American community in Harlem began to tell its story through visual art, literature, music and dance. Issues like equal rig...

The epic poem was one of the most complex creations of the ancient world. It reflected the ancients’ true capacity for analytical and creative thought as well as their tremendous literary skills and abilities. Epic poems reveal a great deal about the values of ancient cultures. One might question...

Our history is riddled with mysterious events and occurrences. While much is known about history, even more is unknown. People have long been fascinated by Stonehenge, Atlantis, the Loch Ness monster and other mysteries of history. Such mysteries tend to be high interest topics for students, part...

Today’s students can hardly imagine a world devoid of cell phones, iPods and computers. However, these ubiquitous technologies are extremely recent inventions. It is important for students to understand that the definition of technology is something that makes life easier and that ancient culture...

Although it can be a challenge to find time to integrate additional material into any curriculum, it is, nevertheless, a tremendously worthwhile pursuit. History and social studies curricula have the potential to be greatly enhanced by including a study of the history of art. Before the invention...

The ancient Greeks were arguably one of the most advanced civilizations of their time. Not only did they create what would become the foundation for American government, but they also inaugurated the notion of citizenship. The Greeks focused on not just living life, but also thinking about their ...

Finding the time to plan effective, substantive interdisciplinary units can be a challenge; however, educators need not shy away from such opportunities. Many cross-curricular lessons require minimal planning and can even be taught without co-teaching if schedules are prohibitive. Social studies...

The people of the ancient world were far more advanced than most students realize. Virtually every ancient civilization made contributions and advancements that are still used in some form today. Architecture is one area in which the ancients excelled; the Egyptians created perfect pyramids, the ...

A study of archaeology is an important component of any social studies curriculum. Artifacts are the way that we know what took place in the past; they complement and enhance written records and make history come to life. Artifacts are especially important when learning about prehistoric cultures...

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World have recently regained popularity thanks to a world-wide contest to identify the Seven Wonders of the Modern World and the Natural World. The original list of wonders written by Herodotus was Greek-centric and limited to seven because of the ancients’ belief...

The Renaissance was a time of tremendous intellectual growth throughout Europe. Artists, scientists, writers and mathematicians made advances in their respective fields that left an indelible mark on history. Social studies and history teachers are fortunate that they can teach the Renaissance fr...