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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 »
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Organizing History Through Images
In this lesson, students will organize photographs both chronologically and [...] »
Civilian Conservation Corps
Examine the role of African Americans in the Civilian Conservation Corps [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Increasing Participation in Whole-Class Discussions
English Language Learners often have difficulty contributing to class [...] »
Electronic Schoolhouse / La Escuela Electronica
Explore materials on the Latino experience in New York from 1861 to the [...] »
Teaching Guides
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Writing to Learn History: Annotations and Mini-Writes
A pen or pencil in your student's hand is an excellent tool for teaching [...] »
Using Historical Ephemera in the Classroom
Ticket stubs. Report cards. Photographs. All of these things have historical [...] »
Religion and the Civil War: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers
Help students understand the how religious beliefs shaped Americans' [...] »
Stop Action and Assess Alternatives
Teach students to explore contingency with this great lesson plan idea.
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Bridging the Language Barrier
Vocabulary legends, guiding questions, and teamwork are all good solutions [...] »