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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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The Progressive Era 
Explore the ins and outs of turn-of-the-century labor law, business, housing [...] »
Organizing History Through Images 
In this lesson, students will organize photographs both chronologically and [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Great Unsolved Mysteries in Canadian History 
Explore mysteries in Canadian history in both French and English.
[...] »Hispano Music & Culture of the Northern Rio Grande 
Explore the music of Spanish-speaking residents of rural Northern New Mexico [...] »
Teaching Guides
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Stop Action and Assess Alternatives 
Teach students to explore contingency with this great lesson plan idea.
[...] »History of Higher Education: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the different types of universities and colleges in [...] »
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? [...] »
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Data on Students' Knowledge of American History 
Finding solid data on student learning in history can be a challenge. Here [...] »