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Help students understand wartime propaganda with this excellent lesson plan.

Propaganda and World War II

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Photography, Fun to Learn, 5 March 2009, Carol VanHook, Flickr CC

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Sifting for Sources

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In order for students to grasp the importance of American civic republicanism, they must first understand its origins.

Understanding Civic Republicanism

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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 »

Lesson Plan Reviews

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The Short-Handled Hoe

History is imbedded in the smallest objects. In this lesson, students [...] »

New Jersey's Quakers and the American Revolution

Did you know the Quakers were pre-Revolution abolitionists?...

English Language Learners

Instructional strategies and resources for ELL

Reframing English Language Development

Discover how to teach English learners history and historical thinking.

Electronic Schoolhouse / La Escuela Electronica

Explore materials on the Latino experience in New York from 1861 to the [...] »

Teaching Guides

Explore new teaching methods and approaches

Native Women and Suffrage - Beyond the 19th Amendment: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers

Using primary sources from the Library of Congress, help students reconsider [...] »

The Research Paper: Developing Historical Questions

Research papers are not an archaic form of assessment. Learn how to help [...] »

Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the K-5 Classroom

This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help [...] »

Webquest, Inquiry, and Lincoln’s Views on Technology

Searching for new, exciting ways to engage your students in the classroom? [...] »

Concept Formation

In order to understand topics, you must first understand concepts. Learn all [...] »

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A Larger Global or Interregional Story

Case studies grab attention, but how can you be sure you're also teaching [...] »

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