Bringing the American Revolution to Life

Fifth grade students were bringing the American Revolution to life in a Revolutionary War reenactment project, taking on various roles of historical figures. At Victoria Elementary School in San Bernardino, students recreated events of the American Revolution. “I just...

Sixth Graders Live the American Revolution

Seeds of revolution took hold during an afternoon activity where a historical re-enactment made it possible to have sixth graders live the American Revolution. The colonial kitchen  at the St. Helena Elementary School saw a visit from Lord Dunmore as he met...

Using Minecraft to Teach Middle School History

Using Minecraft to teach middle school history has become a popular choice for teachers who wish to engage students in problem solving. “If it’s going to meet a kid where they are at as a student, I’m going to use it,” said social studies...