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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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Civil War Photos: What Do You See? 
Analysis of photographs of Civil War artillery broadens students [...] »
Evaluating the Validity of Information 
Did the Chinese discover America before Columbus? How would or does this [...] »
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Increasing Participation in Whole-Class Discussions 
English Language Learners often have difficulty contributing to class [...] »
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Housing and Houselessness: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the how policy and structural forces have shaped [...] »
Document-Based Whole-Class Discussion 
Classroom discussions need not be argumentative and unproductive. Discover a [...] »
Religion and the Civil War: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the how religious beliefs shaped Americans' [...] »
Webquest, Inquiry, and Lincoln’s Views on Technology 
Searching for new, exciting ways to engage your students in the classroom? [...] »
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Meshing History and Montessori Method 
In the Montessori philosophy, which prioritizes creativity, how can you best [...] »