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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 »
Lesson Plan Reviews
Evaluate key elements of effective teaching
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A Look at Slavery through Posters and Broadsides 
How to identify the author, audience, date, and message of historical [...] »
Woman Suffrage and the 19th Amendment 
Relive the dream of the women's vote through roleplay or interfacing with [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Talking History 
Students shy or hesitant to speak up? Check out these tips to get students [...] »
America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty 
Find lessons about American heritage and the responsibilities of American [...] »
Teaching Guides
Explore new teaching methods and approaches
Religion and the Labor Movement: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Engaging Library of Congress primary sources that connect religion and [...] »
Applying KWL Guides to Sources with Elementary Students 
To engage with a source, ask, "What do I know, what do I want [...] »
Teaching with Timelines 
Construct an ongoing, shared classroom timeline in middle and elementary [...] »
Structured Academic Controversy (SAC) 
Are classroom discussions about winning the argument or about understanding [...] »
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Performance Assessments Requiring Historical Analysis 
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When you want your students to think, rather than just remember.
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