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Best Free Indigenous Peoples Day Lessons and Activities

By Diana Restifo last updated 1 October 25

Explore the top free lessons and activities for teaching about Indigenous history and culture

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10 of the Best Tools to Teach Current Events and History

By Luke Edwards published 29 September 25

Use these best tools to teach current events and history in your class.

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Best Free Hispanic Heritage Month Lessons and Activities

By Diana Restifo last updated 19 September 25

Explore the impact of Hispanic and Latino Americans with these top free lessons and activities

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Best Free Constitution Day Lessons and Activities

By Diana Restifo last updated 10 September 25

These free Constitution Day lessons and activities will inspire students to understand, question, and debate the most important issues of our day.

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Best Election Sites and Apps for Education

By Diana Restifo last updated 30 August 24

Teach U.S. elections, civics, law and history with these top election sites, apps and games.

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Best Juneteenth Lessons and Activities

By Diana Restifo last updated 17 June 24

Teaching about Juneteenth can inspire students’ reflections and creativity

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Best Free Earth Day Lessons & Activities

By Diana Restifo last updated 16 April 24

These free Earth Day lessons and activities will help teachers explore this crucial subject with K-12 students in an engaging, age-appropriate way

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Best Women's History Month Lessons and Activities

By Diana Restifo last updated 4 March 24

These lessons and activities for Women's History Month are an excellent way to investigate and understand women as changemakers, activists, and heroines

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Best Presidents Day Lessons and Activities

By Diana Restifo published 13 February 24

These Presidents Day lessons and activities are all free, easy to access and provide many different ways of teaching and learning about U.S. presidents.

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