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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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The Boston Massacre: Fact, Fiction, or Bad Memory
Help students think about where evidence for history comes from.
[...] »Marbury v. Madison
Constitutional or not? Read about this 1803 landmark court case deciding [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Using Primary Sources with English Language Learners
Primary source analysis activities can help include English Language [...] »
World Digital Library
Use this tool to translate primary source material!
[...] »Teaching Guides
Explore new teaching methods and approaches
Teaching with Timelines
Construct an ongoing, shared classroom timeline in middle and elementary [...] »
Free Speech Teaching Guide 2: Brandenburg v. Ohio (1969): Defining and Arguing Hate Speech
This teaching guide includes a structured guide to explaining the case [...] »
Stating Your Case: Writing Thesis Statements Effectively
Thesis statements form the backbone of history essays and DBQs.
[...] »Mormons and Westward Expansion: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers
Teachers guide students to create interactive digital maps detailing the [...] »
Comanche Nation and "Manifest Destiny": A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers
Help students better understand the history behind the term "Manifest [...] »
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Seeking Simulations
For when your students need a healthy dose of participation to liven up the [...] »