Lovely Latin
Lovely Latin Somehow or another I tend to trip down the path of Latin around the time of year students examine Ancient Indians . Since so many of our references…
Daniel Boone Was a Man…Yes, a Big Man!
Daniel Boone Was a Man…Yes, a Big Man! Yes, the Tour Marm finally came up with the right answer for my Wordless image. Go check out her history puzzles here.…
Is Napoleon's Hat at the Village of Perros-Guirec?
Is Napoleon’s Hat at the Village of Perros-Guirec? Before we begin, please listen to some personal messages. Jean has a long mustache. There is a fire at the insurance agency.…
Ambinnished!
Ambinnished! The purpose of my title is simple. In 1987, Judge Robert Bork was nominated by Ronald Reagan for the Supreme Court. His nomination was soundly defeated by the Senate…
So Help Me God
So Help Me God Today is the anniversary of the inauguration of George Washington as our first president. It has been two hundred and seventeen years since that event and…
….If the Creeks Don't Rise
….If the Creeks Don’t Rise There are so many interesting points to bring up when discussing the War of 1812 – the writing of the Star Spangled Banner, the tornado…
Out and About in the Blogosphere
Out and About in the Blogosphere What’s it going to take to fix education? Renewing NCLB? Throwing money at more programs? Giving ME more money for classroom materials? Getting YOUR…
Education Stance…Education Dance
Education Stance…Education Dance First and foremost I’m a taxpayer, so how my tax dollar is used to provide our nation’s children the best possible public education is important to me.…
The Greater Depression?
The Greater Depression? In an October, 2008 online article at the site for a South Carolina news station, USC economist Dr. Bill Hauk states, “There are enough similarities to say…
The Strength of the Triangle
The Strength of the Triangle We have a few wooden geometric shapes for students to use as math manipulatives including three dimensional globes, triangles, squares, and rectangles. As one of…
The Great State of Franklin
The Great State of Franklin As a form of review I often throw a couple dozen vocabulary words up on the board and ask students to write the words down…
Monroe Crossing the Delaware
Monroe Crossing the Delaware Monroe crossing the Delaware. That sounds strange, doesn’t it? The name of the famous painting should be correctly termed Washington Crossing the Delaware. I misnamed it…
Controversy…It's a Good Thing!
Controversy…It’s a Good Thing! Controversy…our very world is full of it! It only takes a few clicks in the blogosphere to become embroiled in one controvery or another and everyday…
Claudius Smith and His Band of Cowboys
Claudius Smith and His Band of Cowboys Claudius Smith’s exploits are the perfect subject matter for me to share here at History Is Elementary. He’s a true figure in American…
Polking….Yes, Polking the Liberty Bell
Polking….Yes, Polking the Liberty Bell I was taught early on in grammar school the Liberty Bell was one of our most important symbols. I’m certain that you were taught that…
John Miller: Anonymous Activist
John Miller: Anonymous Activist It seems these days everyone has a forum or two to make their opinions known on every subject possible. We can post to Facebook or Twitter.…
Implications From Dorr's Rebellion
Implications From Dorr’s Rebellion By simply relying on the textbook my students learn that between 1840 and 1860 the number of immigrants arriving in the United States rose sharply. However,…
Identifying Andrew Jackson's Property
Over the Fourth of July holiday I was fortunate enough to make a stop at Andrew Jackson’s home, Hermitage, in Nashville, Tennessee. Unfortunately, President Jackson was out, but he had…
A Triple Shot: WW, America: A Great Nation, and Passion Quilt Meme
A Triple Shot: WW, America: A Great Nation, and Passion Quilt Meme Image title: Sea to Shining Sea Hmmm…I’m sure you are wondering why I’ve posted a blank outline map…
The Da Vinci Code
The Da Vinci Code This Friday the movie version of The Da Vinci Code opens. Will I go? I don’t know. I finally bought the book last month when my…