15,000+ Teacher-reviewed Resources Since 1998! December 15, 1791 - Bill of Rights RatifiedOn this day the Bill of Rights was ratified, confirming the fundamental rights of US citizens. Use these activities to help your students understand how the Bill of Rights changed US history. Grades 5-12That's Your RightTry your hand at this gaming adventure during a unit on the constitution. Collect and match scenario cards that feature the Bill of Rights as you try to gain freedom. Easily differentiate with the three different levels of difficulty. Grades 6-12Retouching the Canvas: The Creation of the Bill of RightsView this interactive about the history of the Bill of Rights and ratification of the US Constitution. Begin with Delaware, the first state to ratify, and follow links to view records of debates, a timeline, and a map of voting history in the state. Grades 3-6The First Amendment: What's Fair in a Free Country?Analyze the balance between rights and responsibilities in a free society through this unit plan. Six lessons guide students through several authentic scenarios in which the expressive rights of individuals are in question. December 16, 1773 - Boston Tea PartyThe Boston Tea Party was in protest to the Tea Tax by the British. Learn more about this tumultuous time in American history with these three resources. Grades 5-12Battle TacticsPut yourself on the battlefield of the Revolutionary War with this engaging lesson, that offers reading or listening options. Read all about the weaponry, tactics, descriptions of both armies involved, and additional information. Grades 4-8Mission USMission US offers amazing interactives that are set throughout US History. In Mission One: For Crown or Colony, students become Nat Wheeler, a printer’s apprentice in 1770 Boston. They encounter both Patriots and Loyalists and the Boston Massacre. Grades 5-12H.S.I. - Historical Scene InvestigationInvestigate history with these case histories using primary sources. Topics include the Civil War, Boston Massacre, and others. The Student View is set up like a history mystery, while the Teacher View includes lesson plans and objectives. December 17, 1903 - Wright Brothers' First FlightIt has been over 100 years since the Wright Brothers took off with flight in North Carolina. Learn about history, aviation, inventions, and more. Grades K-12Man Soars Into Flight ResourcesPeruse this curated list of resources related to flight with classroom use ideas included! Find booklists, images, interactive lessons, videos, teaching guides, instructions for building an airplane, and the history and life of the Wright brothers. Grades K-12The Wright Brothers: Who Were Wilbur & Orville?Learn how two ordinary bicycle mechanics changed the world. Follow the timelines for an in-depth look at the lives of the Wright brothers and the beginning of aviation. Check out the interactive experiments and classroom activities. Grades 6-12Wright Brothers Aeroplane CompanyTour a virtual museum that includes biographies of the Wright Brothers, information about the history of flight, and some little-known facts at "aviation's attic." The Adventure "wing" looks at models of airplanes and the science of flight. This Week at TeachersFirstApply for our winter book study, read about using primary sources in the classroom, and reply to our history-themed weekly poll question.
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