History Resources Page

General history curriculum for 6th, 7th and 8th grade.  Great place to start!

https://sites.google.com/site/mrskdarrow/home

Great resource for general 7th and 8th grade history curriculum.  Interactive lessons and tips!  https://www.mrroughton.com/

Check out some lesson plans for history at all levels here: http://www.lgbtqhistory.org/lesson-plans/

DBQs are a great way to teach historical content and historical analysis using primary source documents.  Check out my DBQ PAGE HERE.

Online resources, online classes for teachers and students, author meet-and-greets and more!  https://www.gilderlehrman.org/

Resources to teach with the online U.S. National Archives.  http://docsteach.org/

Online lessons, games, and activities to teach students Civics for the U.S. Government.  Works wonders for GATE students!  https://www.icivics.org/

Great online geography games for students!  US and World available.  https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm

Looking for a great way to extend learning or challenge GATE students?  Consider doing National History Day at your school.  Check out the Orange County Department of Education's resources here:  https://ocde.us/EducationalServices/CurriculumInstructionandAcademicEnrichment/History/Pages/History-Day.aspx