• It's the end of the semester, and you've been so busy learning about Greek philosophers and cuneiform tablets that you haven't had time to find a way of thanking your history teacher for all of those wonderful lessons on the world. Well, you're in luck! Here are some gifts that will make a lasting mark, even when your time in that class is ancient history.
  
  

The New York Times: The Complete Front Pages, 1851-2009

• Print media may be headed toward extinction, but there once was a time, a time that even the youngest history teachers can remember, when the front page of the daily newspaper was where the biggest stories broke. This collection of DVDs includes more than 50,000 New York Times front pages, complete with links to the full articles.
  
  

Ken Burns' "The Civil War"

• The legendary documentarian Ken Burns has explored some of America's most fascinating stories, from the history of jazz to the legacy of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. But at 608 minutes, this epic documentary is Burns' masterpiece and something any history buff can watch again and again.
  
  

Historical Maps

• What history classroom is truly complete without walls covered in history? National Geographic sells a wide variety of fascinating--and affordable--historical maps that are the perfect visual aid to all sorts of history lessons.
  
  

History Magazine Subscription

• You may have to rifle through your classroom recycling bin to make sure you don't get your teacher something he or she is already reading, but assuming you do your research, a history magazine subscription is a sure hit. National Geographic is a safe bet for pretty much any history teacher, and American Heritage, History Today and Natural History are all sure to please.
  
  

Miniature Replica of Historical Artifact

• At first blush the idea of a miniature replica sounds a bit tacky, right? But remember, history buffs are a different breed, and the right replica can be just the jumping-off point for a great history lesson. The right artifact replica depends on your teacher's interests; for example, a Chinese history buff might enjoy a terra-cotta solider, and a fan of Egyptian history might enjoy a Rosetta Stone replica.
  
  

Historical Society Membership

• It might not be quite as exciting as unwrapping a replica Code of Hammurabi, but a membership to one of several historical societies is one of those gifts that keeps on giving. Again, the exact membership depends on your teacher's area of interest. If your teacher is into state history, check out your state's historical society. Alternately, check out the U.S. Historical Society or see the link under Resources for other ideas.
  
  

Time line Software

• Depending one how much money you have to spend, software for making historical time lines can be either your one big gift or a nice bonus gift. There are plenty of free time line tools online, such as the ones made by SmartDraw, TimeGlider and Timeline Maker, but you can also shell out a little cash for a "pro" version, which typically comes loaded with extra goodies.