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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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Evaluating the Validity of Information 
Did the Chinese discover America before Columbus? How would or does this [...] »
The Progressive Era 
Explore the ins and outs of turn-of-the-century labor law, business, housing [...] »
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World Digital Library 
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Graphic organizers are helpful for students with limited English proficiency [...] »
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Religion and the Civil War: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the how religious beliefs shaped Americans' [...] »
Concept Formation 
In order to understand topics, you must first understand concepts. Learn all [...] »
Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the 6-12 Classroom 
This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help [...] »
Writing to Learn History: Annotations and Mini-Writes 
A pen or pencil in your student's hand is an excellent tool for teaching [...] »
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History is All Around Us 
Looking for history right where you are. You'd be surprised how inspiring [...] »