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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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Civil War Women
Pencil, Sketch of a woman's head. . . , 1864, William Winchester, NYPL

Learn about the role of three American women during the Civil War.

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With an Even Hand: Brown v. Board at Fifty

Examine the events which led to and the aftermath of Brown v. Board of [...] »

Snag Learning

Looking for a documentary related to your classroom unit? Check Snag [...] »

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History Quiz

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Memorial Day: The Poppy Puzzle

Do you know the history of this symbol?

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Textbook Twisters: Cuban Missile Crisis

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

Europe Encounters the Western Hemisphere

Can you answer these questions about the "exploration race" that brought [...] »

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Beyond the Textbook

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Women's Reform Movement
Print, A downright gabbler, or a goose that deserves to be hissed, 1829

The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »

Coal and the Industrial Revolution
Photo, At the close of the day, January 1911, Lewis Hine, Library of Congress

How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »

The Early Conservation Movement
photographic print, Quentin Roosevelt Planting a Tree, c1904, Edward S. Curtis,

The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »

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Federal Judicial Center
Photo, Harry Anstead. . . , 2000, Newhall Photography, Flickr Commons

The Federal Judicial Center is the education and research agency for federal [...] »

U.S. Navy

Who defends our seas, and how do they do it? Explore primary sources and [...] »

U.S. Postal Service
Photo, City Carrier, 1975, United States Postal Service

Come rain or shine, the mail must go through, bringing information and [...] »

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Colonial Teenagers
New England Kitchen a Century Ago, 1876, Library of Congress

Young people in their teens were not thought of as a distinct group, but as [...] »

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