Uploaded January 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Teaching History Thematically Using Comparative Timelines (with free resource!)
Have you ever struggled to cover as much as you would like when teaching social studies? I tried a new approach to teaching history over the past two years, and found that a teaching history thematically was very beneficial and allowed me to cover more information, while also utilizing more exciting projects and helping my students make better connections. A specific tool that was very helpful for my students when using a thematic approach was a comparative timeline. Using comparative timelines in your classroom is a great way to help students visually comprehend what they are learning and also better understand historical context! If you are interested in learning more, pick up your free guide from our TPT store (link below)
Get your FREE download of the Comparative Timeline Project: teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Comparative-Timeline-Project-History-Assessment-for-the-Thematic-Classroom-3569830
Are you new to the channel? Check out some of our most popular videos:
Sarah's Classroom Tour: youtu.be/i_CXeD6PtW4
Jake's Classroom Tour: youtu.be/BRSewbXbJQk
Grading Hacks: youtu.be/7y4R0SIkiys
How to Sell on Teachers Pay Teachers: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLntQhUSjy5aiPG5H2giSwSZM0G2Ude7dc
Classroom Decluttering Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLntQhUSjy5ahFTg4tKr51ulxqhZi0s8oV
Teachers React: youtu.be/TVWPgBGZ64c
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Teaching History Thematically Using Comparative Timelines (with free resource!)
Have you ever struggled to cover as much as you would like when teaching social studies? I tried a new approach to teaching history over the past two years, and found that a teaching history thematically was very beneficial and allowed me to cover more information, while also utilizing more exciting projects and helping my students make better connections. A specific tool that was very helpful for my students when using a thematic approach was a comparative timeline. Using comparative timelines in your classroom is a great way to help students visually comprehend what they are learning and also better understand historical context! If you are interested in learning more, pick up your free guide from our TPT store (link below)
Get your FREE download of the Comparative Timeline Project: teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Comparative-Timeline-Project-History-Assessment-for-the-Thematic-Classroom-3569830
Are you new to the channel? Check out some of our most popular videos:
Sarah's Classroom Tour: youtu.be/i_CXeD6PtW4
Jake's Classroom Tour: youtu.be/BRSewbXbJQk
Grading Hacks: youtu.be/7y4R0SIkiys
How to Sell on Teachers Pay Teachers: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLntQhUSjy5aiPG5H2giSwSZM0G2Ude7dc
Classroom Decluttering Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLntQhUSjy5ahFTg4tKr51ulxqhZi0s8oV
Teachers React: youtu.be/TVWPgBGZ64c
Connect with us!
Instagram: instagram.com/mrandmrssocialstudies
Facebook: facebook.com/Mr-and-Mrs-Social-Studies-714852635337953/?ref=bookmarks
TPT Store: teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mr-And-Mrs-Social-Studies
