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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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Messages of Houses and Their Contents, 1780-1820 
Examining changes in early American homes helps interpret the past. It [...] »
Abraham Lincoln 
This lesson leads students to see how Lincoln's life in Springfield [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Uncovering Human Agency 
Use this strategy to help students discover historic actors—the people, [...] »
Why Did It Happen? Making Claims about Cause and Effect 
A shift in writing is required, often using new language tools, when making [...] »
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Stating Your Case: Writing Thesis Statements Effectively 
Thesis statements form the backbone of history essays and DBQs.
[...] »Using Blogs in a History Classroom 
Setting up and maintaining a blog for your classroom is easy (and typically [...] »
Stop Action and Assess Alternatives 
Teach students to explore contingency with this great lesson plan idea.
[...] »Tramping Through History: Crafting Individual Field Trips 
Go forth, and contextualize! Give students the opportunity for solo [...] »
Religion and the Civil War: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the how religious beliefs shaped Americans' [...] »
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Picking Civics Textbooks 
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Textbooks may be fantastic, but curriculum is even better.
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