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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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A Look at Slavery through Posters and Broadsides 
How to identify the author, audience, date, and message of historical [...] »
Decoding U.S. Foreign Policy: The Iran-Contra Affair 
Through the lens of documents concerning the Iran-Contra Affair, this lesson [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
The Struggle for Time: Using Persuasive Essays to Teach Elementary History 
From chanting to formal essay framing—discover creative ways to frame ELL [...] »
Scaffolding with Graphic Organizers 
Graphic organizers are helpful for students with limited English proficiency [...] »
Teaching Guides
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9/11 and Commemoration: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the events of 9/11 and how such events are [...] »
Religion and the Labor Movement: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Engaging Library of Congress primary sources that connect religion and [...] »
The Research Paper: Developing Historical Questions 
Research papers are not an archaic form of assessment. Learn how to help [...] »
Mystery Strategy for Elementary Students 
Using the premise of a mystery, elementary students act as history [...] »
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Writing Critiques of Primary and Secondary Sources 
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Unsure how to properly critique sources? Check out these guidelines.
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