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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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Roads to Antietam 
You're a Union general on the eve of Antietam. You know Lee's plans. What [...] »
The Multiple Dilemmas of Abraham Lincoln 
An interactive exploration of the decisions Abraham Lincoln had to make [...] »
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Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Scaffolding with Graphic Organizers 
Graphic organizers are helpful for students with limited English proficiency [...] »
Why Did It Happen? Making Claims about Cause and Effect 
A shift in writing is required, often using new language tools, when making [...] »
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Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the 6-12 Classroom 
This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help [...] »
What Is an "Inquiry Lesson"? 
Hypothesize, test, and acknowledge how sources form different "pictures of [...] »
Writing to Learn History: Annotations and Mini-Writes 
A pen or pencil in your student's hand is an excellent tool for teaching [...] »
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 [...] »
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Tips and Tricks for Using Graphic Organizers 
Graphic organizers can be tricky. Check out these tips on how to keep them [...] »