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Timelines and Historical Thought

Introduce historical thinking through timelines. 

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Research, Sports, and Civil Rights

Combine teaching research skills and civil rights in a relatable way through [...] »

Museums and Historical Sites Arcoss the Nation

These two resources provide comprehensive lists of museums and historical [...] »

The Importance of Virginia Slave Code Analysis

To best understand the evolution of the United States' system of slavery [...] »

The Bray Schools: Colonial Education for Enslaved Youth

For 14 years prior to the American Revolution, there was a school operating [...] »

Teachinghistory.org Wins 2013 AASLH Award of Merit

Teachinghistory.org Wins a 2013 Award of Merit from the American [...] »

History Hitting Home: Children's History, Local History, and Digital Storytelling

Children's history, local history, and digital media—combine the three to [...] »

Turning Students into Historians

How do you engage students with primary sources and their community [...] »

Lincoln on the Big Screen

How do historians think about films like Steven Spielberg's Lincoln [...] »

Plan Ahead for Professional Development in Spring 2013

Spring will be here before you know it! Plan ahead to take advantage of [...] »