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History is made by those who are unafraid to push the envelope and redefine the society in which they live. Encourage your students to examine the men and women who worked to make America what it is today with this creative activity. FIND OUT MORE »
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What Really Happened? Comparing Stories of the First Thanksgiving 
Take a variety of perspectives into account before moving past the first [...] »
Civil War Photos: What Do You See? 
Analysis of photographs of Civil War artillery broadens students [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
World Digital Library 
Use this tool to translate primary source material!
[...] »Increasing Participation in Whole-Class Discussions 
English Language Learners often have difficulty contributing to class [...] »
Teaching Guides
Explore new teaching methods and approaches
Mystery Strategy for Elementary Students 
Using the premise of a mystery, elementary students act as history [...] »
Adapting Documents for the Classroom: Equity and Access 
Documents are riddled with difficult vocabulary. Don't be afraid to adapt [...] »
Stop Action and Assess Alternatives 
Teach students to explore contingency with this great lesson plan idea.
[...] »Free Speech Teaching Guide 2: Brandenburg v. Ohio (1969): Defining and Arguing Hate Speech 
This teaching guide includes a structured guide to explaining the case [...] »
Internationalizing History 
Discover the resources you need to "globalize" your U.S. history lesson [...] »
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Making the Most of Maps 
Have you always wanted to use maps in your classroom, but been unsure how to [...] »