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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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Organizing History Through Images 
In this lesson, students will organize photographs both chronologically and [...] »
My History at School 
To make something real, make it personal. Abstract concepts can best be [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Electronic Schoolhouse / La Escuela Electronica 
Explore materials on the Latino experience in New York from 1861 to the [...] »
Great Unsolved Mysteries in Canadian History 
Explore mysteries in Canadian history in both French and English.
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Free Speech Teaching Guide 3: The Problem of National Security Secrets 
This guide explores the relationship between secrecy and the First Amendment [...] »
Internationalizing History 
Discover the resources you need to "globalize" your U.S. history lesson [...] »
Mystery Strategy for Elementary Students 
Using the premise of a mystery, elementary students act as history [...] »
Webquest, Inquiry, and Lincoln’s Views on Technology 
Searching for new, exciting ways to engage your students in the classroom? [...] »
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Elementary Military History Resources 
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You don't have to wait until middle school to teach military history.
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