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Spotlight on Elementary Education
History has been shaped and influenced by the out come of ancient trials—such as the Trial of Socrates in 399B.C.—to Rosenberg Trial in the 1950s. This site offers a comprehensive look at 50 prominent court trials throughout history and its resources can be used to give young learners an introduction to the history of the modern judicial system.
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Find quality websites & primary sources
History Explorer 
The Smithsonian offers rich resources for teachers, but tracking them down [...] »
Slavery in Canada 
Slavery in Canada? Who were these people? What were their lives like?
[...] »Humor's Edge 
Use modern political cartoons to introduce analysis of recent events.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Earth Day: Lost to History 
Human history affects more than human beings.
[...] »Reading Photographs: Snow Day 
When was this winter photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »Spot the President: Presidential Campaign Ads 
Decide whether these statements on the more-than-50-year-old tradition of [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency 
How did recreational drug use grow into a U.S. drug culture? How did it [...] »
National Museum of African Art 
Approach African American history and culture through African art.
[...] »National Portrait Gallery 
Allow students to "meet" their favorite historical figures.
[...] »Ask a Historian
Bleeding Kansas 
What were the origins of this infamous controversy?
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