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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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Woman Suffrage and the 19th Amendment 
Relive the dream of the women's vote through roleplay or interfacing with [...] »
Abraham Lincoln and the Jews 
Students learn about the sixteenth president's relationship with Jewish [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Increasing Participation in Whole-Class Discussions 
English Language Learners often have difficulty contributing to class [...] »
Uncovering Human Agency 
Use this strategy to help students discover historic actors—the people, [...] »
Teaching Guides
Explore new teaching methods and approaches
Concept Formation 
In order to understand topics, you must first understand concepts. Learn all [...] »
Housing and Houselessness: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the how policy and structural forces have shaped [...] »
Mystery Strategy for Elementary Students 
Using the premise of a mystery, elementary students act as history [...] »
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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Exploring Historical Fiction 
Make the Lewis and Clark expedition and life on the Oregon Trail come alive [...] »