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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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Civil Rights and Incarceration 
What were the consequences of and motivations for Japanese American removal [...] »
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
Scaffolding with Graphic Organizers 
Graphic organizers are helpful for students with limited English proficiency [...] »
Uncovering Human Agency 
Use this strategy to help students discover historic actors—the people, [...] »
Teaching Guides
Explore new teaching methods and approaches
9/11 and Commemoration: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the events of 9/11 and how such events are [...] »
Free Speech Teaching Guide 3: The Problem of National Security Secrets 
This guide explores the relationship between secrecy and the First Amendment [...] »
Truth in Transit: Crafting Meaningful Field Trips 
Leave your students with intellectually and emotionally significant memories [...] »
Mystery Strategy for Elementary Students 
Using the premise of a mystery, elementary students act as history [...] »
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Head Start Expectations 
What are kindergartners expected to know coming out of Head Start? Find out [...] »