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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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Industrial Research and Development Information System 
Ever curious about the nexus between R&D and economics?
[...] »American Indians of the Pacific Northwest 
Documents the lives of Native Americans in the Northwest Coast and Plateau [...] »
Reclaiming the Everglades: South Florida's Natural History, 1884-1934 
Contains 10,000 pages and images on Everglades reclamation efforts and the [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Women in Blues (and Jazz) 
In the early 20th century, the new music recording industry embraced [...] »
Reading Photographs: MacArthur and Hirohito 
How would you have planned this photograph if you were General MacArthur? [...] »
Voices in the Whirlwind 
To each prophet, a certain way of speaking. Match civil rights leaders with [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Coast Guard 
Who protects U.S. interests in international and domestic waters?
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National Park Service 
Lesson plans, essays, multimedia, activities, and artifacts of U.S. heritage [...] »
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Fine Line Between Thief and Entrepreneur 
Explore the fine line between Captains of Industry and Robber Barons and how [...] »