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Using the premise of a mystery, elementary students act as history detectives as they explore a historical question and formulate and test hypotheses.

Mystery Strategy for Elementary Students

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Concept Formation

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Documents and audio files explain the range of early political viewpoints on the League of Nations.

The Debate in the United States over the League of Nations

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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

Evaluate key elements of effective teaching Watch the INTRODUCTORY VIDEO

My Piece of History

Even the recent past was very different from the present. Students analyze [...] »

Causation: The War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner

A great way for students to learn more about the War of 1812 and our nation' [...] »

English Language Learners

Instructional strategies and resources for ELL

Electronic Schoolhouse / La Escuela Electronica

Explore materials on the Latino experience in New York from 1861 to the [...] »

Google Translate

Looking to translate documents or text? Google Translate can help.

Teaching Guides

Explore new teaching methods and approaches

Religion and the Labor Movement: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers

Engaging Library of Congress primary sources that connect religion and [...] »

Religion and the Civil War: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers

Help students understand the how religious beliefs shaped Americans' [...] »

Mormons and Westward Expansion: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers

Teachers guide students to create interactive digital maps detailing the [...] »

1916 Children's Code of Morality: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers

Primary sources from the Library of Congress help students explore a [...] »

Housing and Houselessness: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers

Help students understand the how policy and structural forces have shaped [...] »

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Integrating Technology into the Classroom

Upgrade to "school 2.0" through making the most of technological resources [...] »

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