Shaped: The Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Education Blog

We the People: 6 Constitution Day Activities for Students

Here are Constitution Day activities to engage your students in learning about the historic document that defines how our government works.

Brenda Iasevoli

Shaped Staff

September 04, 2020

A Celebration of Culture: National Hispanic Heritage Month Activities for Students

Honor Hispanic-American contributions and influences in our society with these free downloadable activities for middle and high school students.

Daniel Poremba

Senior Tier II Specialist, HMH

August 31, 2020

Television and the 1960 Election Lesson Plan: When Media and Politics Collide

Download this lesson plan to teach your students about the first-ever televised presidential debates in 1960 and their long-term impact.

August 24, 2020

Virtual Museum Offerings to Keep Kids Learning Year-Round

Museums everywhere are offering free virtual tours and hands-on activities for students.

Brenda Iasevoli

Shaped Staff

August 12, 2020

What to Know About the 2020 March on Washington and How to Teach It

Get all the details about this year’s March on Washington, plus activities to engage elementary, middle, and high school students in the cause.

Shaped Staff

August 06, 2020

Celebrating a Century of Women’s Suffrage with Finish the Fight!

Download a sample chapter from Finish the Fight!, accompanied by activities to engage students and honor 100 years of voting rights for women.

Shaped Staff

July 31, 2020

Teaching U.S. Government: History of Political Parties Lesson Plan

Download a free lesson plan to teach middle and high school students about the history of U.S. political parties in time for the 2020 presidential election.

Shaped Staff

July 27, 2020

Champion for Peace and Freedom: Nelson Mandela Day Activities for 2020

Teach students about the legacy of Nelson Mandela with these social studies activities for Grades 3-5, complete with discussion questions and two project ideas.

July 13, 2020

Teaching World History: Cold War Lesson Plan and Activities

Teach students about the decades-long period of geopolitical tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union with these free downloadable resources for Grades 6-12.

June 30, 2020

Forgotten Stories of the Oregon Trail: Native American Oral History

Read about the oral history of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla Tribes near the Oregon Trail and help students preserve stories from their own oral history.

June 23, 2020