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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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Propaganda and World War II 
Help students understand wartime propaganda with this excellent lesson plan [...] »
What Really Happened? Comparing Stories of the First Thanksgiving 
Take a variety of perspectives into account before moving past the first [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Hispano Music & Culture of the Northern Rio Grande 
Explore the music of Spanish-speaking residents of rural Northern New Mexico [...] »
Using Visuals to Build Interest and Understanding 
Using primary source images to help English Language Learners build [...] »
Teaching Guides
Explore new teaching methods and approaches
Structured Academic Controversy (SAC) 
Are classroom discussions about winning the argument or about understanding [...] »
Religion and the Civil War: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the how religious beliefs shaped Americans' [...] »
Internationalizing History 
Discover the resources you need to "globalize" your U.S. history lesson [...] »
Comanche Nation and "Manifest Destiny": A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students better understand the history behind the term "Manifest [...] »
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Advice for the Student Teacher 
Are you caught between academic advisors and classroom teachers? Feel like [...] »