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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 [...] »
Building the Erie Canal 
Cutting through New York from the ocean to the Great Lakes, the Erie Canal [...] »
English Language Learners
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Scaffolding with Graphic Organizers 
Graphic organizers are helpful for students with limited English proficiency [...] »
Uncovering Human Agency 
Use this strategy to help students discover historic actors—the people, [...] »
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Stop Action and Assess Alternatives 
Teach students to explore contingency with this great lesson plan idea.
[...] »1916 Children's Code of Morality: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Primary sources from the Library of Congress help students explore a [...] »
Interpreting Political Cartoons in the History Classroom 
Political cartoons are often conceptually complex, but offer valuable [...] »
Truth in Transit: Crafting Meaningful Field Trips 
Leave your students with intellectually and emotionally significant memories [...] »
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Lower Level Learners: Teaching Their Way 
Regularly assess student understanding, and revise your lesson plans to [...] »