High School Resource David Gilmore by History.com This video, from History.com’s archives, focuses on a WWII Veteran who recalls his service and the time that followed. Related NY State Academic Standards: SS.8.6, SS.SSP.8.3.2, SS.E.1, and more! Be sure to check out our Educational Resources, featuring thousands of activities, lesson plans, constructed-response questions, rubrics, teacher resources, […]

High School Resource Adventures in History Series: The Beginnings of Buffalo Industry Author Robert Holder chronicles the beginnings of the Buffalo industry from the opening of the Erie Canal in 1825 through the early 20th century. This pamphlet is one of twenty-seven volumes in the Adventures in WNY History Series, which were produced based on […]

High School Resource A Memorial Day Tribute by History.com This video, from History.com’s archives, is a tribute to soldiers who served our country. Related NY State Academic Standards: SS.7.8, SS.8.4, SS.8.4.c, and more! Be sure to check out our Educational Resources, featuring thousands of activities, lesson plans, constructed-response questions, rubrics, teacher resources, multimedia, and more!

The Constitution: Drafting a More Perfect Union This lesson focuses on the drafting of the United States Constitution during the Federal Convention of 1787 in Philadelphia. Students will analyze an unidentified historical document and draw conclusions about what this document was for, who created it, and why. Related NY State Academic Standards: SS.11.2.c, SS.11.2.c.2, SS.11.2.c.3 […]