Washington’s Eastside · Classroom resources
Local stories.
Lasting connections.
Discover the people, places, and changes that shaped the Eastside. Bring our community’s history into your classroom with ready-to-use lessons for Grades 3, 4, and 7.
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Each collection includes an embedded classroom presentation, printable speaker notes, and a teacher’s handbook.
Classroom collection
Grade 3
A Local History of the Eastside
Two lessons with slides and companion teaching resources.
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Grade 4
A Local History of the Eastside
Two lessons with slides and companion teaching resources.
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Grade 7
A Local History of the Eastside
Two lessons with slides and companion teaching resources.
Explore Grade 7 →Start with the places you know.
Local history connects the past to the communities we live in today. These materials help students explore Washington’s Eastside through classroom presentations, discussion, and activities.
Created through Youth for History, this resource site gives teachers one place to find the complete grade-level collections.
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Choose a grade, preview the slides, and download the speaker notes and handbook before your lesson. You can also download each PowerPoint for use in your classroom.