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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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My History at School 
To make something real, make it personal. Abstract concepts can best be [...] »
Decoding U.S. Foreign Policy: The Iran-Contra Affair 
Through the lens of documents concerning the Iran-Contra Affair, this lesson [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Targeting Content and English Language Objectives 
Build your students' language skills and historical understanding by using [...] »
Bracero History Archive 
Explore resources on the Bracero guest worker program from the mid-20th [...] »
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Explore new teaching methods and approaches
Adapting Documents for the Classroom: Equity and Access 
Documents are riddled with difficult vocabulary. Don't be afraid to adapt [...] »
Using Old Maps as Tools to Explore Our World 
Maps show far more than how to go from point A to point B! Discover how to [...] »
Housing and Houselessness: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the how policy and structural forces have shaped [...] »
History of Education and Indigenous Americans: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students reflect on the purpose of learning history and of education in [...] »
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Using Visual Fine Arts to Enrich Understanding 
The socio-cultural impact of historic events or time periods and the [...] »