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Meshing History and Montessori Method
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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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What Do You Mean?: How Language Changes Over Time 
This creative lesson transforms language into a historic artifact and [...] »
My History at School 
To make something real, make it personal. Abstract concepts can best be [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Hispano Music & Culture of the Northern Rio Grande 
Explore the music of Spanish-speaking residents of rural Northern New Mexico [...] »
Increasing Participation in Whole-Class Discussions 
English Language Learners often have difficulty contributing to class [...] »
Teaching Guides
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Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the 6-12 Classroom 
This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help [...] »
Free Speech Teaching Guide 1: The Birth of the Modern First Amendment and How Oliver Wendell Holmes Changed His Mind 
This guide focuses on the history of free speech in one crucial year ( [...] »
Applying KWL Guides to Sources with Elementary Students 
To engage with a source, ask, "What do I know, what do I want [...] »
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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Seeking Simulations 
For when your students need a healthy dose of participation to liven up the [...] »