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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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American Tourists and the Holy Land, 1865-1900 
Help students make connections between religion, technology, and [...] »
My History at School 
To make something real, make it personal. Abstract concepts can best be [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
World Digital Library 
Use this tool to translate primary source material!
[...] »Supporting Text Comprehension and Vocabulary Development Using WordSift 
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Teaching with Timelines 
Construct an ongoing, shared classroom timeline in middle and elementary [...] »
9/11 and Commemoration: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the events of 9/11 and how such events are [...] »
Comanche Nation and "Manifest Destiny": A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students better understand the history behind the term "Manifest [...] »
Webquest, Inquiry, and Lincoln’s Views on Technology 
Searching for new, exciting ways to engage your students in the classroom? [...] »
Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the 6-12 Classroom 
This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help [...] »
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Teaching Public Issues in the Classroom 
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Teach your students to learn, care, and think internationally.
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