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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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Abraham Lincoln and the Jews 
Students learn about the sixteenth president's relationship with Jewish [...] »
Organizing History Through Images 
In this lesson, students will organize photographs both chronologically and [...] »
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.
[...] »Responding to English Learners’ Writing with the 3 P’s 
Use the three P’s (Preparation, Purpose, and Proficiency) to provide [...] »
Teaching Guides
Explore new teaching methods and approaches
Immigration from Asia Post-1970: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand recent immigration history by exploring photographs [...] »
Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the K-5 Classroom 
This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help [...] »
What Is an "Inquiry Lesson"? 
Hypothesize, test, and acknowledge how sources form different "pictures of [...] »
Concept Formation 
In order to understand topics, you must first understand concepts. Learn all [...] »
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Setting the Tone: Introducing Students to World War II 
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