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Spotlight on Elementary Education
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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Tenement Life 
Students examine primary sources related to the life of an immigrant girl [...] »
The Short-Handled Hoe 
History is imbedded in the smallest objects. In this lesson, students [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Historical Thinking Matters 
Primary sources in both English and Spanish on the Spanish American War, [...] »
Supporting Text Comprehension and Vocabulary Development Using WordSift 
Help English learners understand basic concepts with this interactive tool [...] »
Teaching Guides
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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 [...] »
Mystery Strategy for Elementary Students 
Using the premise of a mystery, elementary students act as history [...] »
Housing and Houselessness: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the how policy and structural forces have shaped [...] »
Comanche Nation and "Manifest Destiny": A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students better understand the history behind the term "Manifest [...] »
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Seeking U.S. History Books for 9th and 11th Graders 
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Look for school districts and teachers' shared lists.
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