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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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Theodore Roosevelt and the 1912 Election 
Students learn more about the larger than life figure of Theodore Roosevelt [...] »
Propaganda and World War II 
Help students understand wartime propaganda with this excellent lesson plan [...] »
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The Struggle for Time: Using Persuasive Essays to Teach Elementary History 
From chanting to formal essay framing—discover creative ways to frame ELL [...] »
World Digital Library 
Use this tool to translate primary source material!
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Stop Action and Assess Alternatives 
Teach students to explore contingency with this great lesson plan idea.
[...] »Housing and Houselessness: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the how policy and structural forces have shaped [...] »
Tramping Through History: Crafting Individual Field Trips 
Go forth, and contextualize! Give students the opportunity for solo [...] »
The Research Paper: Developing Historical Questions 
Research papers are not an archaic form of assessment. Learn how to help [...] »
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Meshing History and Montessori Method 
In the Montessori philosophy, which prioritizes creativity, how can you best [...] »