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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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Marbury v. Madison 
Constitutional or not? Read about this 1803 landmark court case deciding [...] »
Immigration 
Very few of us have ancestors who were not immigrants. Bring the topic of [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
SQ3R: Survey, Question, Read, Review, Recite 
Learn about SQ3R, a note-taking system for English Language Learners to help [...] »
World Digital Library 
Use this tool to translate primary source material!
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Mormons and Westward Expansion: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Teachers guide students to create interactive digital maps detailing the [...] »
Immigration from Asia Post-1970: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand recent immigration history by exploring photographs [...] »
Applying KWL Guides to Sources with Elementary Students 
To engage with a source, ask, "What do I know, what do I want [...] »
Comanche Nation and "Manifest Destiny": A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students better understand the history behind the term "Manifest [...] »
Tramping Through History: Crafting Individual Field Trips 
Go forth, and contextualize! Give students the opportunity for solo [...] »
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National History Day Project: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 
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Learn more about the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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