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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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Evaluate key elements of effective teaching
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Prequel to Independence 
Teach your students about causality with this useful activity.
[...] »Tenement Life 
Students examine primary sources related to the life of an immigrant girl [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Responding to English Learners’ Writing with the 3 P’s 
Use the three P’s (Preparation, Purpose, and Proficiency) to provide [...] »
Bracero History Archive 
Explore resources on the Bracero guest worker program from the mid-20th [...] »
Teaching Guides
Explore new teaching methods and approaches
Mormons and Westward Expansion: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Teachers guide students to create interactive digital maps detailing the [...] »
Applying KWL Guides to Sources with Elementary Students 
To engage with a source, ask, "What do I know, what do I want [...] »
Concept Formation 
In order to understand topics, you must first understand concepts. Learn all [...] »
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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Building a Class on Native American History 
Museums, colleges, and tribes are invaluable for gathering course-building [...] »