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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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The Road to Pearl Harbor 
Explore the rise of animosity between the U.S. and Japan through primary [...] »
Immigration 
Very few of us have ancestors who were not immigrants. Bring the topic of [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Increasing Participation in Whole-Class Discussions 
English Language Learners often have difficulty contributing to class [...] »
The Struggle for Time: Using Persuasive Essays to Teach Elementary History 
From chanting to formal essay framing—discover creative ways to frame ELL [...] »
Teaching Guides
Explore new teaching methods and approaches
Mystery Strategy for Elementary Students 
Using the premise of a mystery, elementary students act as history [...] »
History of Higher Education: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the different types of universities and colleges in [...] »
9/11 and Commemoration: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the events of 9/11 and how such events are [...] »
Structured Academic Controversy (SAC) 
Are classroom discussions about winning the argument or about understanding [...] »
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Teaching World History: An Idea Guide 
Not sure how to go about devising World History lesson plans and activities [...] »