Two fourth-grade students in Alexandria, Virginia analyze John Smith's 1612 map of Virginia. The Teaching America History grant supported teachers incorporating historical thinking in their classrooms.
Two Virginia fourth graders analyze a pair of editorial cartoons as part of a Teaching American History activity. By asking questions about the artist's choices in creating these cartoons, students learn more about Virginia's history of segregation and "Massive Resistance".
Two first-grade students learn about historical thinking by taking photos of the FDR Memorial. Teaching American History activities encouraged teachers and students to explore the meaning behind monuments and memorials.
First-grade teacher Jennifer Orr takes a photo of the Tidal Basin. Teaching American History activities allowed teachers and students to explore places and learn different ways to interpret the landscape.
A fifth-grade student examines a photo at the Maryland Historical Society. Teaching American History activities explored how to analyze photographs as historical evidence.