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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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Declaration of Independence: Rough Draft to Proclamation 
How did the final version of the Declaration differ from Jefferson's draft [...] »
Building the Erie Canal 
Cutting through New York from the ocean to the Great Lakes, the Erie Canal [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
World Digital Library 
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[...] »Responding to English Learners’ Writing with the 3 P’s 
Use the three P’s (Preparation, Purpose, and Proficiency) to provide [...] »
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Webquest, Inquiry, and Lincoln’s Views on Technology 
Searching for new, exciting ways to engage your students in the classroom? [...] »
Housing and Houselessness: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the how policy and structural forces have shaped [...] »
Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the 6-12 Classroom 
This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help [...] »
Free Speech Teaching Guide 1: The Birth of the Modern First Amendment and How Oliver Wendell Holmes Changed His Mind 
This guide focuses on the history of free speech in one crucial year ( [...] »
Mystery Strategy for Elementary Students 
Using the premise of a mystery, elementary students act as history [...] »
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Tennessee's Social Studies Curriculum 
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Standardization is a fairly new concept in education.
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