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In English Language Learners

Even the recent past was very different from the present. Students analyze photos from the 1960s and 1970s to identify differences between then and now.

My Piece of History

In Lesson Plan Reviews

Explore a lesson, designed especially for English Language Learners, that evaluates John Locke’s theory as a basis of the Constitution.

Life, Liberty and Property: What’s the Big Idea?

In English Language Learners

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

Jamestown: The Starving Time

Only 60 settlers out of 600 survived the winter of 16091610 in Jamestown [...] »

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

Google Translate

Looking to translate documents or text? Google Translate can help.

Responding to English Learners’ Writing with the 3 P’s

Use the three P’s (Preparation, Purpose, and Proficiency) to provide [...] »

Teaching Guides

Explore new teaching methods and approaches

Historical Agency in History Book Sets (HBS)

Looking for ways to use fiction in your elementary history curriculum? Read [...] »

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 [...] »

Students Working in Local Historic Preservation

Engage your students in preserving local history! Use this teacher's [...] »

Comanche Nation and "Manifest Destiny": A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers

Help students better understand the history behind the term "Manifest [...] »

Writing to Learn History: Annotations and Mini-Writes

A pen or pencil in your student's hand is an excellent tool for teaching [...] »

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Elementary Military History Resources

You don't have to wait until middle school to teach military history.

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