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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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New Jersey's Quakers and the American Revolution 
Did you know the Quakers were pre-Revolution abolitionists?...
[...] »American Tourists and the Holy Land, 1865-1900 
Help students make connections between religion, technology, and American [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Using Non-Linguistic Representations to Strengthen Historical Thinking 
Discover alternatives to writing based student activities. Why not encourage [...] »
Bracero History Archive 
Explore resources on the Bracero guest worker program from the mid-20th [...] »
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Structured Academic Controversy (SAC) 
Are classroom discussions about winning the argument or about understanding [...] »
Teaching with Timelines 
Construct an ongoing, shared classroom timeline in middle and elementary [...] »
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 [...] »
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The Progressive Era: A Group Effort 
Provides a comprehensive list of websites and strategies to creatively [...] »