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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 »
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Labor Unions in the Cotton Mills 
Introduce students to the importance of oral history while simultaneously [...] »
John F. Kennedy and Service 
Students learn about John F. Kennedy and his ideas about service as a prompt [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
World Digital Library 
Use this tool to translate primary source material!
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Paraphrasing and summarizing exercises help ELL students improve at [...] »
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The Research Paper: Developing Historical Questions 
Research papers are not an archaic form of assessment. Learn how to help [...] »
Tramping Through History: Crafting Individual Field Trips 
Go forth, and contextualize! Give students the opportunity for solo [...] »
History of Higher Education: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the different types of universities and colleges in [...] »
Mystery Strategy for Elementary Students 
Using the premise of a mystery, elementary students act as history [...] »
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Setting the Tone: Introducing Students to World War II 
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