Welcome to Best Practices
Spotlight on Elementary Education
Example of Historical Thinking
Jefferson, surprised by the Louisiana Purchase? Maybe not. Historian Leah [...] »
What do these letters from a women's rights activist reveal about social [...] »
Written primary sources only tell you so much. To learn about history that [...] »
Analyzing a source requires context for a more complete understanding.
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What was it like being a small farmer in the 1700s? Follow a tour group [...] »
Teaching in Action
Watch 4th-graders analyze cartoons about Virginia and Brown v. Board of [...] »
Is a school an island? James Liou talks about working to integrate schools [...] »
Using Primary Sources
What questions should you ask when viewing maps as historical evidence?
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Discover historic landscapes with this guide to reading the land produced by [...] »
Teaching with Textbooks
Help students identify with the past via children who lived through the [...] »
Show your students how to challenge the authority gap between the textbook [...] »
The language of history textbooks challenges English language learners and [...] »
Turn your students into 'master chefs' by using learning menus that allow [...] »
Make the most of your textbook—engage students in close reading and analysis [...] »