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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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The Road to Pearl Harbor 
Explore the rise of animosity between the U.S. and Japan through primary [...] »
Prequel to Independence 
Teach your students about causality with this useful activity.
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Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Responding to English Learners’ Writing with the 3 P’s 
Use the three P’s (Preparation, Purpose, and Proficiency) to provide [...] »
Great Unsolved Mysteries in Canadian History 
Explore mysteries in Canadian history in both French and English.
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Explore new teaching methods and approaches
Stating Your Case: Writing Thesis Statements Effectively 
Thesis statements form the backbone of history essays and DBQs.
[...] »Comanche Nation and "Manifest Destiny": A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students better understand the history behind the term "Manifest [...] »
Tramping Through History: Crafting Individual Field Trips 
Go forth, and contextualize! Give students the opportunity for solo [...] »
Mormons and Westward Expansion: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Teachers guide students to create interactive digital maps detailing the [...] »
Applying KWL Guides to Sources with Elementary Students 
To engage with a source, ask, "What do I know, what do I want [...] »
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Contingency 
What is contingency? What does it have to do with K-12 historical thinking [...] »