How to Create State History Lesson Plans
Most states in the United States require at least one course in their state history. Here's how you can create state history lesson plans that are fun and rewarding for students.
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Get a copy of your state's standards for teaching state history. Visit the Education World website (see Resources) to choose from a pull down menu of your state's lists of standards. Use the state's standards for social studies to help you plan your state history lessons.
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Gather age appropriate materials. Although most state history studies occur for elementary aged students, kids of all ages benefit from state history. For example, middle school aged kids learn about state laws regarding wildlife. This could include a time line of these state laws.
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Find hands on activities such as field trips. Field trips to the Capital building of your state or a local museum are great for studying state history. Call your local government to set up a field trip to their offices. Even field trips to a local park can yield many exciting lessons.
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Use a curriculum designed by the experts in your state's history. Most states have designed a state history curriculum for teachers to use in the classroom. Use these already made lesson plans to add onto your own lesson plans.
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Start with lesson plans on local history. Younger students remember events that directly affect their lives. Recall details of events that may have happened in their lives. Use time lines to help them recall these events. Then, move onto local history such as a time line of a parent or even you, the teacher.
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Visit your state government's website. Your state education department may have more information regarding social studies and state history requirements.
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