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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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Website Reviews

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Sewall-Belmont House Museum Collections

Allow the National Woman's Party to show you their collection on women's [...] »

Godey's Lady's Book Online
Plate, Cupid Among the Roses, Godey's Lady's Book, 1850, University of Rochester

Explore mid-19th century culture as presented in the Godey's Lady's Book, a [...] »

Coming of the American Revolution, 1764-1776
Engraving, A View of the Year 1765, Paul Revere

Teaching the American Revolution and its politics? Check out 15 topical [...] »

History Quiz

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Exploration and Innovation

Crossing vast oceans required specialized tools and knowledge. Discover more [...] »

Fly Away Jim Crow

Equality requires more than a Proclamation. Try to answer these questions on [...] »

Earth Day: Lost to History

Human history affects more than human beings.

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Beyond the Textbook

Question textbook narratives
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era
Photographic Print, Protest against child labor in a labor parade, 1909 May 1, L

The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »

John Brown's Raid
Painting, John Brown, 1867, Thomas S. Noble, NYPL Digital Gallery

Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »

The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki
photographic print, Second atomic bombing of Nagasaki, 1945 August, LOC

Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »

National Resources

Federal teaching resources
Smithsonian
Negative, Dinsmore, Frances. Of Smithsonian. . . , 1915, Harris & Ewing, LoC

What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »

National Endowment for the Arts

Watch videos on jazz and opera history, courtesy of the National Endowment [...] »

National Center for Education Statistics
Marginalia, CHNM

Ever wondered about the numbers behind the latest teaching trends?

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Cause and Effect: The Outbreak of World War II
photography, World War II Memorial Washington, D.C.,  2006 September 21, Carol M

What factors contributed to the initiation of World War II? Find out here! [...] »