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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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Roads to Antietam 
You're a Union general on the eve of Antietam. You know Lee's plans. What [...] »
Evaluating the Validity of Information 
Did the Chinese discover America before Columbus? How would or does this [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Using Visuals to Build Interest and Understanding 
Using primary source images to help English Language Learners build [...] »
Hispano Music & Culture of the Northern Rio Grande 
Explore the music of Spanish-speaking residents of rural Northern New Mexico [...] »
Teaching Guides
Explore new teaching methods and approaches
Teaching with Timelines 
Construct an ongoing, shared classroom timeline in middle and elementary [...] »
Religion and the Civil War: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the how religious beliefs shaped Americans' [...] »
Housing and Houselessness: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the how policy and structural forces have shaped [...] »
Mormons and Westward Expansion: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Teachers guide students to create interactive digital maps detailing the [...] »
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Realizing the Value of Primary Sources 
When you just can't get your students to care what the Founders, or anyone [...] »