CURRICULA: Free A&E 'Biography' Study Guides + 'Save Our History' Teachers Manuals!

[Ryan Goble]

In the early aughts I dated a woman who worked in the A&E/The History Channel's education department. As a result I got to see lots of cool films and check out all the A&E History Channel study guides. I've got to tell you, the stuff isn't perfect BUT they are awesome resources to jump start your teaching.

Over the years A&E has uploaded most of their study guides here - this includes all the folks featured on Biography.

Also, theie Idea Book is a pretty cool biannual mag (for A&E and The History Channel) for teachers loaded with, well ideas. That is available for free here too.

I copied and pasted the descriptions of the more involved "Save Our History" teachers guides below.

Historians and other educators at The History Channel are creating multidisciplinary teacher's manuals, available to educators on a complimentary basis. Each manual features primary sources, portfolio projects, vocabulary, and creative activities. Join teachers around America and get your students involved in the Save Our History initiative, where history combines with science, math, geography, and language arts topics to bring the past alive in the classroom. Indicate the manual of your choice. You may order all of the manuals listed.

The Declaration of Independence. Save Our History: The Declaration of Independence, sponsored by AT&T, features the history of the original declaration and the preservation efforts currently underway at the National Archives. Science, math, and language arts projects are included, along with primary historical sources. Our supporting on-line exhibit is available by clicking here. Suitable for grades 2 through 12.

The Missouri River: A Journey with Stephen Ambrose. Save Our History: The Missouri River, in partnership with the American Rivers Organization, features the history of the Missouri River, including the Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery, Native American history, settlement and steam boats, plus an examination of the environmental history of the Missouri River. Science, math, and language arts projects are included, along with primary historical sources. Our supporting on-line exhibit is available by clicking here. Suitable for grades 4 through 12.

The National World War II Memorial. Save Our History:The National World War II Memorial, developed in partnership with the National World War II Memorial Campaign, features creative materials on teaching World War II, plus suggestions for supporting the national effort to recognize the heroism and contributions of all of those - at the front and at home - who contributed to the World War II effort. Science, math, and language arts projects are included, along with extensive primary historical sources, a glossary and resource list. Our supporting on-line exhibit is available by clicking here. Suitable for grades 4 through 12.

The White House. The White House 200 ^th Anniversary integrates art, music, geography, literature and language arts curriculum through a variety of activities designed expressly to enrich teaching the 200th anniversary of "The People's House". A glossary and a list of resources are also included. Our supporting on-line exhibit is available by clicking here. The materials found in this manual are suitable for grades K through 12. Click here to order these freebies resources. (http://www.history.com/classroom/flag_form.html)