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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Website Reviews

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Lewis and Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery
Photo, Lewis & Clark Trail Sign, January 3, 2008, g_walter, Flickr

Visit the companion site to the Ken Burns documentary which chronicles the [...] »

The Joshua Lederberg Papers

What contributions has bacterial geneticist Joshua Lederberg made to science [...] »

Civics Online
Photo, Roy Takano [i.e., Takeno] at town hall meeting, LOC

Gain inspiration for new ways to approach political history.

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History Quiz

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Textbook Twisters: Cuban Missile Crisis

The Cuban Missile Crisis was one of the greatest conflicts between the US [...] »

Practicing Medicine on the Presidents

When the presidents' maladies threatened to affect their performance.

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The Ice Cream Wars

Was there conflict in the past over one of our favorite summer treats?

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Beyond the Textbook

Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873
Panic as a Health Officer Cleaning the Streets

Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »

The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger
Dynamics of Idealism- Volunteers for Civil Rights, 1965-1982 432x240

Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »

Rise of the Automobile
Photo, Model A Ford in front of antique gas pumps, August 4, 2007, Flickr

Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »

National Resources

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Students Abroad

If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »

Federal Emergency Management Agency
Silkscreen, Disaster Broadcast. . . , 1941-1943, Edward T. Grigware, LoC

When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.

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U.S. Marine Corps

Why are the Marines known as "America's 911 Force"? Explore this division of [...] »

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Presidential Patent

How many presidents have applied for and received patents?

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