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Help students understand the events of 9/11 and how such events are commemorated via informal and formal memorials.

9/11 and Commemoration: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers

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Help students reflect on the purpose of learning history and of education in general by using Library of Congress primary sources to better understand the history of education of Indigenous people in the United States.

History of Education and Indigenous Americans: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers

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Marginalia, CHNM

For when your students need a healthy dose of participation to liven up the classroom.

Seeking Simulations

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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

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What Events Led to Lincoln's Assassination?

Elementary students investigate the first presidential assassination and [...] »

Examining the Korean War

Allow students to explore historical events through multiple perspectives [...] »

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 [...] »

Historical Thinking Matters

Primary sources in both English and Spanish on the Spanish American War, [...] »

Teaching Guides

Explore new teaching methods and approaches

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 [...] »

1916 Children's Code of Morality: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers

Primary sources from the Library of Congress help students explore a [...] »

Concept Formation

In order to understand topics, you must first understand concepts. Learn all [...] »

Stating Your Case: Writing Thesis Statements Effectively

Thesis statements form the backbone of history essays and DBQs.

Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the 6-12 Classroom

This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help [...] »

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Web Resources for Controversial Issues

Want to know both sides of an issue? Check out these debate websites!

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