Teddy Roosevelt was a very influential man in history. This website offers many lessons that help students understand the many influences Teddy had on history.
The earth is an apple activity is a great example of how to make an abstract concept tangible for little people whose abstract reasoning might not be well developed and for older students who are ELL etc.
Beware the advertising on the site, but the demo would be very helpful for some class topics on European history, regionalism, or change over time lessons.
Lesson plans for teaching tolerance. Includes: Because I Had a Turban, Small Steps: A Tolerance Program, Belief In Action, Identity Posters and others.