Abraham Lincoln was one of the greatest presidents ever ... right? Scholars research the accomplishments and struggles of the Lincoln presidency. They uncover facts, materials and information via video clips, primary, and secondary...

What sunk the Sultana? Scholars become investigators to uncover the facts behind the 1865 sinking just after the end of the Civil War. Through group work, videos, and primary documents, they research and analyze why 1,800 men died....

Was the Titanic advertised as an unsinkable ship, or was it just what the public believed? In this analysis activity, historians examine both primary and secondary sources to determine the answer to this question and the reliability of...

In this transports of delight worksheet, students, with a partner, think of how many different modes of transportation there is, the advantages and disadvantages of each one and fill in the blanks in six sentences.

In this icebreaker game instructional activity, students read 30 descriptions which could fit classmates. Students match the descriptions with anyone who they fit and write the names on the blank.