Learn the Continents of the World
Are your students having trouble remembering the names of the continents, or are you just teaching it for the first time? My grandkids LOVED…
History Lessons Are More Than Historical Fiction
History lessons need more than just story (except in early grades). Historical fiction alone is not a good way to teach history. Here are…
Historical Fiction Enhances the Study of History
Six reasons historical fiction will enhance your students’ understanding of history. You’ll see many living books and novels listed in our curriculum guides –…
The Lens of History
The curriculum from Northwoods Press takes a factual view of history with the intent to use critical thinking skills, evidence, and historical perspective to…
Residential Schools in Canada – Questioning Critic
In his article They Would Call Me a “Denier” – Let Me Explain what I Believe about Residential Schools in Canada, Rodney Clifton examines…
Fostering Critical Thinking in the Study of History
The study of history offers a fertile ground for cultivating critical thinking skills in young minds. By embracing the six Historical Thinking Concepts, educators…