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Document-Based Whole-Class Discussion

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Analyze letters written by America's presidents to learn more about these men.

American Presidents

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Help students understand the how religious beliefs shaped Americans' understanding of the Civil War using sheet music from the Library of Congress.

Religion and the Civil War: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers

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Spotlight on Elementary Education

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 »

Lesson Plan Reviews

Evaluate key elements of effective teaching Watch the INTRODUCTORY VIDEO

Civil War Photos: What Do You See?

Analysis of photographs of Civil War artillery broadens students [...] »

Declaration of Independence: Rough Draft to Proclamation

How did the final version of the Declaration differ from Jefferson's draft [...] »

English Language Learners

Instructional strategies and resources for ELL

Uncovering Human Agency

Use this strategy to help students discover historic actors—the people, [...] »

Reframing English Language Development

Discover how to teach English learners history and historical thinking.

Teaching Guides

Explore new teaching methods and approaches

Structured Academic Controversy (SAC)

Are classroom discussions about winning the argument or about understanding [...] »

Comanche Nation and "Manifest Destiny": A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers

Help students better understand the history behind the term "Manifest [...] »

History of Education and Indigenous Americans: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers

Help students reflect on the purpose of learning history and of education in [...] »

Rethinking "Westward Expansion": A Guide for Preservice Teachers

Help students reconsider the how the expansion of the United States from [...] »

Housing and Houselessness: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers

Help students understand the how policy and structural forces have shaped [...] »

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Let's Get Folky

Looking for a way to spice up your lesson plans? Try incorporating folk [...] »

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