Tag: Mount St. Helens

Take learners on a fascinating journey through five major historical events that shaped our world during the week of May 18th to May 24th at different times in history. Designed with natural differentiation in mind, this resource includes tailored, engaging lesson ideas for grade levels 3rd–5th and 6th–8th. It is the perfect fit for and set up whether you are teaching one child or a classroom of students. You’ll have different assignment options from which to choose based on what is appropriate you the students you are teaching.

🌋 What’s Inside?

Lesson ideas to explore the historical context and dive into student-centered lessons surrounding:

• The Eruption of Mount St. Helens (1980)
• Amelia Earhart’s Solo Transatlantic Flight (1932)
• The Founding of the American Red Cross (1881)
• The First Official Telegraph Message (1844)
• The Opening of the Brooklyn Bridge (1883)

🧠 Cross-Curricular Assignments

History doesn’t happen in a vacuum! These assignments bridge multiple subjects to create a rich, holistic educational journey:

• 🔬 STEM & Engineering: Hands-on popsicle stick bridge building and technology timelines.
• 🌍 Earth Science & Ecology: Researching primary succession and ecosystem recovery after a volcanic eruption.
• 📐 Math & Geography: Plotting transatlantic coordinates and calculating average flight speeds.
• 📝 Creative Writing & Journalism: Crafting eyewitness news reports, historical diary entries, and 1930s aviation packing lists.
• 🤝 Social Studies & Civic Action: Designing emergency relief kits and drafting real-world non-profit community action plans.

🌟 Benefits of this Resource

• Multi-Age Flexibility: With prompts neatly separated between 3rd-5th and 6th-8th, you can seamlessly teach multiple ages.
• High Engagement: Fosters critical thinking and creativity through hands-on projects, stepping away from dry, standardized worksheets.
• Student-Led Discovery: Encourages kids to step into the shoes of inventors, explorers, and unsung heroes, making the past incredibly relevant to their present.

👇 Ready to bring history to life and add a fresh, engaging resource?

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