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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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Building the Erie Canal 
Cutting through New York from the ocean to the Great Lakes, the Erie Canal [...] »
Theodore Roosevelt and the 1912 Election 
Students learn more about the larger than life figure of Theodore Roosevelt [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Great Unsolved Mysteries in Canadian History 
Explore mysteries in Canadian history in both French and English.
[...] »America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty 
Find lessons about American heritage and the responsibilities of American [...] »
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Stop Action and Assess Alternatives 
Teach students to explore contingency with this great lesson plan idea.
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Concept Formation 
In order to understand topics, you must first understand concepts. Learn all [...] »
Webquest, Inquiry, and Lincoln’s Views on Technology 
Searching for new, exciting ways to engage your students in the classroom? [...] »
Four Reads: Learning to Read Primary Documents 
Teach your students to read like a historian with this guided four-step [...] »
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Head Start Expectations 
What are kindergartners expected to know coming out of Head Start? Find out [...] »