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About Save Our History
Save Our History is an Emmy® Award-winning outreach initiative launched by HISTORY in 1998 to further historic preservation and history education.
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History Classroom provides these free curriculum resources for middle school and high school teachers.
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The States
Stretching more than 3,000 miles from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the United States of America is comprised of 50 states, each with its own unique traditions and history.
Presidential Elections
Explore the history of U.S. presidential elections.
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America The Story of Us
America The Story of Us is an epic 12-hour television event that tells the extraordinary story of how America was invented.
How The Earth Was Made
How the Earth Was Made examines how the forces of geology have shaped our planet and the way we live today.
Classroom Study Guides
· How The States Got Their Shapes Classroom Guide(PDF)
How the States Got Their Shapes Classroom Guide for U.S. History, Geography, American Culture, Social Studies and Current Events courses. Recommended for 8th graders and above.
· America the Story of Us Idea Book (PDF)
This Idea Book includes episode breakdowns, pre-viewing activities, multimedia activities and a list of reference websites and books.
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Ancient Civilization CD-ROM Lesson Plan Set 1 with DVD
Teach about Ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt with this Lesson Plan.
$110.00
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American Revolution CD-ROM Lesson Plan Set with DVD
The perfect lesson plan for the American Revolution
$19.95
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The President’s Book of Secrets DVD
HISTORY uncovers the fascinating truths behind some of the most confidential secrets in American history!
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· Shows
· Videos
· News
· Topics
· Games
· Shop
· This Day in History
· Ask HISTORY
· HISTORY Lists
· HISTORY Blog
· Hungry History
· Speeches & Audio
· HISTORY MOBILE
· GET EMAIL UPDATES
Mondays at 6am/5c
· FOLLOW US
History Classroom on Twitter
· FIND RESOURCES
Vikings
· SATURDAYS AT 10 ON H2
How the States Got Their Shapes
Advertisement
· Home
· About Classroom
· Videos and Speeches
· Sign up for Classroom email newsletters
· Sign up for the Idea Book for Educators
· Citizenship Quiz
· Photos
HISTORY has an exclusive partnership with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Visit us online for Classroom Resources.
Classroom Calendar
· Print a calendar of upcoming programming
Biography Classroom
· Explore significant historical personalities
Featured Resources
· Mankind Connected Webcast: A Global Teach In
Video Clip (37:40)
· The Emancipation Proclamation
Video Clip (2:14)
· Civil War Turning Point
Video Clip (3:08)
Featured Articles
What's New
Updated regularly with news, announcements and resources. Check back often to see what's new on History Classroom.
Read more
About Save Our History
Save Our History is an Emmy® Award-winning outreach initiative launched by HISTORY in 1998 to further historic preservation and history education.
Read more
Study Guides
History Classroom provides these free curriculum resources for middle school and high school teachers.
Read more
Related Topics
The States
Stretching more than 3,000 miles from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the United States of America is comprised of 50 states, each with its own unique traditions and history.
Presidential Elections
Explore the history of U.S. presidential elections.
Other Shows You Might Like
America The Story of Us
America The Story of Us is an epic 12-hour television event that tells the extraordinary story of how America was invented.
How The Earth Was Made
How the Earth Was Made examines how the forces of geology have shaped our planet and the way we live today.
Classroom Study Guides
· How The States Got Their Shapes Classroom Guide(PDF)
How the States Got Their Shapes Classroom Guide for U.S. History, Geography, American Culture, Social Studies and Current Events courses. Recommended for 8th graders and above.
· America the Story of Us Idea Book (PDF)
This Idea Book includes episode breakdowns, pre-viewing activities, multimedia activities and a list of reference websites and books.
Shop HISTORY
·
Ancient Civilization CD-ROM Lesson Plan Set 1 with DVD
Teach about Ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt with this Lesson Plan.
$110.00
Buy Now
American Revolution CD-ROM Lesson Plan Set with DVD
The perfect lesson plan for the American Revolution
$19.95
Buy Now
The President’s Book of Secrets DVD
HISTORY uncovers the fascinating truths behind some of the most confidential secrets in American history!
See More
Email Updates
Keep up with the latest History shows, online features, special offers and more.
Sign up