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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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A Look at Slavery through Posters and Broadsides 
How to identify the author, audience, date, and message of historical [...] »
Building the Erie Canal 
Cutting through New York from the ocean to the Great Lakes, the Erie Canal [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty 
Find lessons about American heritage and the responsibilities of American [...] »
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
Religion and the Labor Movement: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Engaging Library of Congress primary sources that connect religion and [...] »
Free Speech Teaching Guide 4: Mandel v. Kleindienst (1972): Censorship via Visa 
This guide traces the history of ideological visa denial to explore [...] »
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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Rubrics for Learning Menus 
Creating the perfect rubric is an impossible task. Creating a usable, easily [...] »