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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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Declaration of Independence: Rough Draft to Proclamation 
How did the final version of the Declaration differ from Jefferson's draft [...] »
Woman Suffrage and the 19th Amendment 
Relive the dream of the women's vote through roleplay or interfacing with [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Using Primary Sources with English Language Learners 
Primary source analysis activities can help include English Language [...] »
Scaffolding with Graphic Organizers 
Graphic organizers are helpful for students with limited English proficiency [...] »
Teaching Guides
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Housing and Houselessness: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the how policy and structural forces have shaped [...] »
Teaching with Timelines 
Construct an ongoing, shared classroom timeline in middle and elementary [...] »
Religion and the Civil War: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the how religious beliefs shaped Americans' [...] »
Stop Action and Assess Alternatives 
Teach students to explore contingency with this great lesson plan idea.
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World War and Literature 
Can you suggest any literature covering World War I to World War II that my [...] »