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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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Labor Unions in the Cotton Mills
Introduce students to the importance of oral history while simultaneously [...] »
The Multiple Dilemmas of Abraham Lincoln
An interactive exploration of the decisions Abraham Lincoln had to make [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Why Did It Happen? Making Claims about Cause and Effect
A shift in writing is required, often using new language tools, when making [...] »
Reframing English Language Development
Discover how to teach English learners history and historical thinking.
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Webquest, Inquiry, and Lincoln’s Views on Technology
Searching for new, exciting ways to engage your students in the classroom? [...] »
Tramping Through History: Crafting Individual Field Trips
Go forth, and contextualize! Give students the opportunity for solo [...] »
Structured Academic Controversy (SAC)
Are classroom discussions about winning the argument or about understanding [...] »
Religion and the Labor Movement: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers
Engaging Library of Congress primary sources that connect religion and [...] »
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Storytelling with Scrapbooks
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Be a creative teacher—use scrapbooks in YOUR history classroom!
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