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Causes of Conflict

With increasing emphasis on accountability, how can you conduct an effective evaluation? [...] »

Time Travelers: Teaching American History in the Northwest

From literature and Native American perspectives to local history, this site covers a wide variety of ground. [...] »

Moments in American History

Take your projects beyond regional boundaries to give your grant the longest life and greatest impact. [...] »

Sounds of American History

Learn to experience the past through related sounds—speeches, documentaries, and more. [...] »

Rivers, Roads, and Rails

How can one means of transportation be used to teach wider American history themes? [...] »

Constructing, Consuming, and Conserving America

Connect stories across historical eras. [...] »

Lincoln Lesson Plans

Lincoln lesson plans are part of these TAH grants. [...] »

Essential American History

Lincoln's presidency and assassination are components of Essential American History. [...] »

Civil War and Digital Storytelling

Can digital tools foster historical thinking skills? Podcasting stories of the Civil War. [...] »

Constitutional Connections

Communication and performance-based evaluation characterize this Washington state Teaching American History (TAH) grant. [...] »

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'Historian' wasn't always a career path—only in the 19th century did it become a full-time academic occupation.

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Regularly assess student understanding, and revise your lesson plans to match the needs of lower level learners.

Ask a Digital Historian

As more new media tools are developed, and more primary sources digitally archived, historians must find new ways to sort and present the data meaningfully.

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