4th-Grade Wisconsin History
Teach 4th-Grade History

Find resources specific to 4th-grade Wisconsin history including textbook materials, lesson plans, interactives, cross-curricular activities, and more.
Educational Publications

Introduce elementary and middle school readers to Wisconsin history with ourkid-friendly books. 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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Available in English and Spanish.
This poster highlights the essential questions from the "Thinking Like A Historian" framework.
Archaeology Resources
Familiarize your students with the basic concepts and procedures guiding archaeological research.
- Archaeology Activity Boxes
With our archaeology activity boxes, students will learn using the same tools and techniques employed by archaeologists.
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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.
4th-Grade History Textbook

The definitive 4th-grade history textbook brings to life the stories of Wisconsin's past, aligns with cross-curricular Wisconsin Model Academic Standards and stimulates critical thinking. learn more
Online Interactive Learning

View the Society's interactive resources that make learning fun!
- 'Mammoth Mystery' Interactive Resource
Help your students think like archaeologists with The Mammoth Mystery interactive resource.
- 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.