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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 »
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Jamestown: The Starving Time 
Only 60 settlers out of 600 survived the winter of 16091610 in Jamestown [...] »
My Piece of History 
Even the recent past was very different from the present. Students analyze [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Talking History 
Students shy or hesitant to speak up? Check out these tips to get students [...] »
World Digital Library 
Use this tool to translate primary source material!
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Teaching with Timelines 
Construct an ongoing, shared classroom timeline in middle and elementary [...] »
Structured Academic Controversy (SAC) 
Are classroom discussions about winning the argument or about understanding [...] »
Students Working in Local Historic Preservation 
Engage your students in preserving local history! Use this teacher's [...] »
Adapting Documents for the Classroom: Equity and Access 
Documents are riddled with difficult vocabulary. Don't be afraid to adapt [...] »
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Tall Tales: The West as Legend 
Wrestling bears, surly cowboys, vultures circling lone travelers. . . Find [...] »