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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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Declaration of Independence: Rough Draft to Proclamation
How did the final version of the Declaration differ from Jefferson's draft [...] »
Woman Suffrage and the 19th Amendment
Relive the dream of the women's vote through roleplay or interfacing with [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Google Translate
Looking to translate documents or text? Google Translate can help.
[...] »SQ3R: Survey, Question, Read, Review, Recite
Learn about SQ3R, a note-taking system for English Language Learners to help [...] »
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History of Higher Education: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers
Help students understand the different types of universities and colleges in [...] »
Housing and Houselessness: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers
Help students understand the how policy and structural forces have shaped [...] »
Adapting Documents for the Classroom: Equity and Access
Documents are riddled with difficult vocabulary. Don't be afraid to adapt [...] »
The Research Paper: Developing Historical Questions
Research papers are not an archaic form of assessment. Learn how to help [...] »
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Let's Get Folky
Looking for a way to spice up your lesson plans? Try incorporating folk [...] »