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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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Discovering Angel Island: The Story Behind the Poems 
Learn about the experiences of immigrants detained at Angel Island and how [...] »
John F. Kennedy and Service 
Students learn about John F. Kennedy and his ideas about service as a prompt [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Great Unsolved Mysteries in Canadian History 
Explore mysteries in Canadian history in both French and English.
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Use this tool to translate primary source material!
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Interpreting Political Cartoons in the History Classroom 
Political cartoons are often conceptually complex, but offer valuable [...] »
Immigration from Asia Post-1970: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand recent immigration history by exploring photographs [...] »
Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the 6-12 Classroom 
This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help [...] »
Writing to Learn History: Annotations and Mini-Writes 
A pen or pencil in your student's hand is an excellent tool for teaching [...] »
Stop Action and Assess Alternatives 
Teach students to explore contingency with this great lesson plan idea.
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Web Resources for Controversial Issues 
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Want to know both sides of an issue? Check out these debate websites!
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