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The iPad: A Digital History Gateway
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The Cost of Industrialization
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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 »
Lesson Plan Reviews
Evaluate key elements of effective teaching
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Civilian Conservation Corps 
Examine the role of African Americans in the Civilian Conservation Corps [...] »
American Presidents 
Analyze letters written by America's presidents to learn more about these [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Increasing Participation in Whole-Class Discussions 
English Language Learners often have difficulty contributing to class [...] »
Using Primary Sources with English Language Learners 
Primary source analysis activities can help include English Language [...] »
Teaching Guides
Explore new teaching methods and approaches
Comanche Nation and "Manifest Destiny": A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students better understand the history behind the term "Manifest [...] »
Internationalizing History 
Discover the resources you need to "globalize" your U.S. history lesson [...] »
Students Working in Local Historic Preservation 
Engage your students in preserving local history! Use this teacher's [...] »
Housing and Houselessness: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the how policy and structural forces have shaped [...] »
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Two-Year High School U.S. History Programs 
What are the benefits and detriments of implementing a two-year U.S. history [...] »