These websites include supplemental resources, creative tools, and interactive technologies that can greatly enhance a world history lesson.

The online portal World History Matters gives educators access to seven websites for teaching a range of world history topics including the French Revolution, the Soviet Gulag, and the history of 1989.

This article highlights effective films for teaching world history and suggests related classroom activities.

This lesson from a medieval unit highlights two inquiry strategies that challenge students to think, reason, and interact.

Developing students' abilities to question, to engage in debate, and to consider perspective are the hallmarks of a successful world history course.

Two major themes outlined in this article can help teachers determine how best to approach 10,000 years of world history in the classroom.

By leaving out many attractive events, people, and periods, world history teachers gain valuable classroom time to move beyond simple facts and help students develop a deeper understanding of history.

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