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Examining changes in early American homes helps interpret the past. It reflects the transitions that occurred in that community, as well as within the household.

Messages of Houses and Their Contents, 1780-1820

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A great way for students to learn more about the War of 1812 and our nation's emblem: the Star-Spangled Banner.

Causation: The War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner

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Photography, Dr. T. Rice, Nov 1941, Jack Delano, LOC

Whether you use the telephone or Skype, there are a number of ways to contact modern historians.

Making Personal Connections to the Past by Finding Historians

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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

American Tourists and the Holy Land, 1865-1900

Help students make connections between religion, technology, and [...] »

The Road to Pearl Harbor

Explore the rise of animosity between the U.S. and Japan through primary [...] »

English Language Learners

Instructional strategies and resources for ELL

Hispano Music & Culture of the Northern Rio Grande

Explore the music of Spanish-speaking residents of rural Northern New Mexico [...] »

Electronic Schoolhouse / La Escuela Electronica

Explore materials on the Latino experience in New York from 1861 to the [...] »

Teaching Guides

Explore new teaching methods and approaches

Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the 6-12 Classroom

This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help [...] »

Concept Formation

In order to understand topics, you must first understand concepts. Learn all [...] »

Truth in Transit: Crafting Meaningful Field Trips

Leave your students with intellectually and emotionally significant memories [...] »

The Research Paper: Developing Historical Questions

Research papers are not an archaic form of assessment. Learn how to help [...] »

Document-Based Whole-Class Discussion

Classroom discussions need not be argumentative and unproductive. Discover a [...] »

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Picturing the American Revolution

Looking for a creative way to teach the American Revolution to struggling [...] »

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