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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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New Jersey's Quakers and the American Revolution 
Did you know the Quakers were pre-Revolution abolitionists?...
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Students examine primary sources related to the life of an immigrant girl [...] »
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.
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Explore materials on the Latino experience in New York from 1861 to the [...] »
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Students Working in Local Historic Preservation 
Engage your students in preserving local history! Use this teacher's [...] »
Interpreting Political Cartoons in the History Classroom 
Political cartoons are often conceptually complex, but offer valuable [...] »
The Research Paper: Developing Historical Questions 
Research papers are not an archaic form of assessment. Learn how to help [...] »
Writing to Learn History: Annotations and Mini-Writes 
A pen or pencil in your student's hand is an excellent tool for teaching [...] »
Tramping Through History: Crafting Individual Field Trips 
Go forth, and contextualize! Give students the opportunity for solo [...] »
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Seeking U.S. History Books for 9th and 11th Graders 
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Look for school districts and teachers' shared lists.
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