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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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John F. Kennedy and Service 
Students learn about John F. Kennedy and his ideas about service as a prompt [...] »
My Piece of History 
Even the recent past was very different from the present. Students analyze [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Talking History 
Students shy or hesitant to speak up? Check out these tips to get students [...] »
Using Primary Sources with English Language Learners 
Primary source analysis activities can help include English Language [...] »
Teaching Guides
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History of Higher Education: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the different types of universities and colleges in [...] »
Religion and the Labor Movement: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Engaging Library of Congress primary sources that connect religion and [...] »
Webquest, Inquiry, and Lincoln’s Views on Technology 
Searching for new, exciting ways to engage your students in the classroom? [...] »
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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Teaching the Declaration without Overwhelming Students 
Is the Declaration of Independence challenging for your students? Check out [...] »