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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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Prequel to Independence
Teach your students about causality with this useful activity.
[...] »The Debate in the United States over the League of Nations
Documents and audio files explain the range of early political viewpoints on [...] »
English Language Learners
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Increasing Participation in Whole-Class Discussions
English Language Learners often have difficulty contributing to class [...] »
America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty
Find lessons about American heritage and the responsibilities of American [...] »
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Well-behaved Women [and Men] Seldom Make History
Help your elementary school students get more out of historical biographies [...] »
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 [...] »
Historical Agency in History Book Sets (HBS)
Looking for ways to use fiction in your elementary history curriculum? Read [...] »
9/11 and Commemoration: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers
Help students understand the events of 9/11 and how such events are [...] »
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Setting the Tone: Introducing Students to World War II
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