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National History Day Project: The Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Understanding Civic Republicanism
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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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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 [...] »
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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 [...] »