The Man Before the Monument A History vs. Hollywood Examination On July 3, 2026, Young Washington arrived in American theaters with a striking historical coincidence. I saw the film on July 4, 2026, the anniversary…
Introducing the New Animated History Website I am excited to announce the launch of the new Animated History website, a central home for interactive history and government tools designed for teachers, students, and anyone interested…
Welcome to our exciting new project at Griffith High School, where our US History students will dive deep into one of the most significant social reform efforts in American history: President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War…
Introduction Dive into a hands-on simulation that brings the challenges of sharecropping to life. This activity is designed to help students grasp the economic hardships and systemic inequalities that African American farmers and poor white…
As teachers, we’re not only tasked with grading students’ work but also with providing them with the necessary tools to enhance their learning. One of the most potent tools at our disposal is feedback. If…
ChatGPT, based on OpenAI’s GPT architecture, is an advanced language model that can be used to create engaging and interactive educational content. This document summarizes various prompts that can be used to enhance the learning…
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly sophisticated, it has found its way into various aspects of our lives. One such area is education, particularly in essay writing. With advancements in AI…
The idea of an ‘authentic’ writing assignment conveys a sense of purpose beyond meeting a criterion. Authenticity in writing draws from real-world contexts, invoking an intent to communicate, persuade or inform an audience beyond the…
Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a dynamic educational approach that promotes student engagement, critical thinking, and collaboration. As an educator, I quickly realized that I was the project manager of 22 projects, and my student’s needed…
Before you begin, please read the following entry document which will provide you with some background information about World War II and rationing. World War II was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to…