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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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A Look at Slavery through Posters and Broadsides 
How to identify the author, audience, date, and message of historical [...] »
Transportation: Past, Present and Future 
What pushes and pulls people into new ways of life? In this lesson, students [...] »
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Supporting Text Comprehension and Vocabulary Development Using WordSift 
Help English learners understand basic concepts with this interactive tool [...] »
Reframing English Language Development ![The storming of Chapu[ltepec] Sept. 13th [1847]](/sites/default/files/styles/splash_thumb_images/public/mexamwar_image.jpg?itok=jD-RNlDi "The storming of Chapu[ltepec] Sept. 13th [1847] LC-DIG-pga-02604")
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Webquest, Inquiry, and Lincoln’s Views on Technology 
Searching for new, exciting ways to engage your students in the classroom? [...] »
Writing to Learn History: Annotations and Mini-Writes 
A pen or pencil in your student's hand is an excellent tool for teaching [...] »
Concept Formation 
In order to understand topics, you must first understand concepts. Learn all [...] »
Native Women and Suffrage - Beyond the 19th Amendment: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Using primary sources from the Library of Congress, help students reconsider [...] »
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History is All Around Us 
Looking for history right where you are. You'd be surprised how inspiring [...] »