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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SCETI: Schoenberg Center for Electronic Text and Image
Search and browse a collection of resources covering topics ranging from the [...] »
The March on Milwaukee Civil Rights History Project
Wisconsin teachers, bring the Civil Rights Movement home to your students [...] »
History Quiz
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The Royal We: Princesses of the Past
Daughters of rulers and subjects of history...are these statements on women [...] »
California or Bust
Who went west when? Answer questions about migration from 1935 to 2000.
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In the early 20th century, the new music recording industry embraced [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Rise of the Automobile
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
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National Institute for Literacy
Do you have struggling readers in your class? Try incorporating literacy [...] »
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk
A comprehensive current and historical look at this legislative body and its [...] »
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Founding Documents
History lessons on the founding documents invariably include the Declaration [...] »