Wisconsin History for Grades 3-5
Teach Wisconsin History
Find resources specific to 4th-grade Wisconsin history including textbook materials, lesson plans, interactives, cross-curricular activities, and more.
Educational Publications
Discover Wisconsin history with offerings from the Wisconsin Historical Society Press! Learn more
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THINKING LIKE A HISTORIAN
The "Thinking Like a Historian: Rethinking History Instruction" guidebook is filled with practical examples, engaging and effective lessons, and classroom activities that tie to essential questions. It provides a solid foundational framework designed to enhance and improve the teaching of history in any classroom.
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Archaeology Resources
Familiarize your students with the basic concepts and procedures guiding archaeological research.
FIND A LOCAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Make history come to life for your students! Tour a local historical society or museum in your area to see log cabins, blacksmith shops, historic kitchens and more!
Search our Local Historical Societies Directory to get information about educational programming, tours, hours, addresses and more.
Wisconsin History Textbook
The definitive Wisconsin history textbook brings to life the stories of Wisconsin's past, aligns with cross-curricular Wisconsin Academic Standards for grades 3-5 and stimulates critical thinking. Learn more
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- The Sinking of the Lucerne
Learn about how the Lucerne sank in the Chequamegon Bay in 1886
- 1948 Wisconsin State Fair Murals: 100 Years of Agricultural History
This online exhibit features 14 stunning, large-scale historic murals originally displayed at the 1948 Wisconsin State Fair.
- That's the Ticket! A Parade of Presidential Elections
Learn about America's presidential elections since 1856 and discover how Wisconsin voted.