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Hypothesize, test, and acknowledge how different "pictures of the past" are formed by sources. [...] »
Maps show far more than how to go from point A to point B. They provide a resource for global exploration, and for individuals to see the positioning of one's nation in the world. They also get to understand the location, boundaries and borders, that affect relations between different countries. [...] »
Leave your students with intellectually and emotionally significant memories of their own experiences with history. [...] »
Let's face it. Historical documents are riddled with difficult vocabulary. Don't be afraid to adapt texts. [...] »
A pen or pencil in your student's hand is an excellent tool for teaching historical analysis. [...] »
Go forth, and contextualize! Give students the opportunity for solo connection to historical places. [...] »
Looking for ways to use fiction in your elementary history curriculum? Read on for suggestions! [...] »
Setting up and maintaining a blog for your classroom is neither difficult nor expensive (typically free). [...] »
Unless you plan on moving to Europe, thesis statements will be crucial to your college education. [...] »
Help your elementary school students get more out of historical biographies. [...] »
