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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
Find quality websites & primary sources
Profiles in Science 
Explore the profiles of 26 scientists, physicians, and experts in biomedical [...] »
Record of Officers and Men of New Jersey in the Civil War, 1861-1865 
Search this Civil War roster for data on the service of New Jersey soldiers [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Presidential Valentines 
The politics of love—answer these questions about valentines to and from U.S [...] »
Baseball in Black and White 
Baseball might be America's favorite past time, but it has not always been [...] »
Teaching the 20th 
When does the past go from 'recent' to 'history?' Consider these questions [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Peace Corps 
Explore world and U.S. history simultaneously through universal development [...] »
National Endowment for the Humanities 
Meet the largest governmental funder of humanities programs in the U.S.
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Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
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Forebears’ Furniture 
How would a 1790 Pennsylvania farmhouse have been furnished?
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