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This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help students connect environmental history to broader themes in twentieth century US history.

Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the 6-12 Classroom

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photographic print, Young Polish berry picker, July 1909, Lewis Wickes Hine, LOC

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Researching Adolescent Immigrant History

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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 »

Lesson Plan Reviews

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Three Perspectives on Native American Removal and Westward Expansion

Check out this lesson on arguments surrounding the 1830 forced removal of [...] »

Midnight Ride of Paul Revere: Fact, Fiction, and Artistic License

Did Revere's ride really look like that? Use historical documents to analyze [...] »

English Language Learners

Instructional strategies and resources for ELL

Hispano Music & Culture of the Northern Rio Grande

Explore the music of Spanish-speaking residents of rural Northern New Mexico [...] »

Using Primary Sources with English Language Learners

Primary source analysis activities can help include English Language [...] »

Teaching Guides

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History of Higher Education: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers

Help students understand the different types of universities and colleges in [...] »

Writing to Learn History: Annotations and Mini-Writes

A pen or pencil in your student's hand is an excellent tool for teaching [...] »

Stop Action and Assess Alternatives

Teach students to explore contingency with this great lesson plan idea.

Comanche Nation and "Manifest Destiny": A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers

Help students better understand the history behind the term "Manifest [...] »

Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the K-5 Classroom

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Teaching the Transcontinental Railroad

From Chinese immigrants to the Golden Spike, explore the history of the [...] »

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