Help me give my students not only the opportunity to learn about our history, but also make it come alive in fun and engaging ways!
$419 goal
This project expired on September 29, 2025.
This project expired on September 29, 2025.
My Project
As a high school U.S. History teacher, I strive to make the past come alive for my students in ways that are both meaningful and memorable. Many of my students face challenges engaging with traditional textbooks alone, which can make it difficult for them to fully grasp complex historical events and themes. In preparation for the End-of-Course (EOC) exam, a critical benchmark for student achievement and graduation, students need resources that go beyond rote memorization and passive learning.
This project aims to provide interactive and visual materials with these TPT gift cards that will deepen students' understanding of US History and help them make lasting connections with the content.
These materials include historical document replicas, maps, graphic organizers, timelines, primary source sets, and hands-on learning tools such as historical simulations and games. With these resources, students will be able to experience history in a more immersive way that promotes critical thinking, collaboration, and long-term retention.
By creating a classroom environment where history feels real and relevant, I hope to not only improve EOC scores but also foster a genuine interest in the past and its impact on the present. These resources will empower students of all learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic, to better engage with the content and achieve success.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
80 students impacted
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