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Organizing History Through Images 
In this lesson, students will organize photographs both chronologically and [...] »
The Short-Handled Hoe 
History is imbedded in the smallest objects. In this lesson, students [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Responding to English Learners’ Writing with the 3 P’s 
Use the three P’s (Preparation, Purpose, and Proficiency) to provide [...] »
Google Translate 
Looking to translate documents or text? Google Translate can help.
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Historical Agency in History Book Sets (HBS) 
Looking for ways to use fiction in your elementary history curriculum? Read [...] »
What Is an "Inquiry Lesson"? 
Hypothesize, test, and acknowledge how sources form different "pictures of [...] »
Truth in Transit: Crafting Meaningful Field Trips 
Leave your students with intellectually and emotionally significant memories [...] »
Webquest, Inquiry, and Lincoln’s Views on Technology 
Searching for new, exciting ways to engage your students in the classroom? [...] »
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Interactive World History 
Do you want to introduce a child to the wonders of world history? Find out [...] »