History & social studies / Resources
by Susan Curtis · Published 02/10/2018 · Last modified 02/16/2018
African Americans faced severe repression when Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week in 1926. In this updated MiddleWeb resource, we share links that trace the impact of African Americans in politics, the arts and sciences, and take a look at the future of Black History Month.
Help students discover Labor Day’s origin and the United States labor movement’s past triumphs and current challenges in this MiddleWeb resource roundup. You’ll find resources for history, current events, English Language Arts and civics classes, across grades 4-8.
History & social studies / Resources
by Susan Curtis · Published 09/10/2012 · Last modified 01/14/2014
In our Resource Roundup, access election basics, lessons, videos, a mock election how-to, art-oriented activities & more, all selected for the middle grades.
History & social studies / Resources
by Susan Curtis · Published 06/07/2012 · Last modified 07/03/2014
America’s national parks are full of history and learning opportunities for visiting educators and students, in person or online.
History & social studies / Resources
by Susan Curtis · Published 05/01/2012 · Last modified 01/16/2014
Help students understand 9/11 and its impact on us since that tragic day. We’ve gathered teaching resources from many sources.
