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Labor Unions in the Cotton Mills 
Introduce students to the importance of oral history while simultaneously [...] »
American Tourists and the Holy Land, 1865-1900 
Help students make connections between religion, technology, and [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Using Visuals to Build Interest and Understanding 
Using primary source images to help English Language Learners build [...] »
Targeting Content and English Language Objectives 
Build your students' language skills and historical understanding by using [...] »
Teaching Guides
Explore new teaching methods and approaches
Webquest, Inquiry, and Lincoln’s Views on Technology 
Searching for new, exciting ways to engage your students in the classroom? [...] »
Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the 6-12 Classroom 
This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help [...] »
Well-behaved Women [and Men] Seldom Make History 
Help your elementary school students get more out of historical biographies [...] »
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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Stop and Source! 
Students get more out of historical photographs when they take the time to [...] »