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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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Civil Rights and Incarceration 
What were the consequences of and motivations for Japanese American removal [...] »
Abraham Lincoln 
This lesson leads students to see how Lincoln's life in Springfield [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Historical Thinking Matters 
Primary sources in both English and Spanish on the Spanish American War, [...] »
Targeting Content and English Language Objectives 
Build your students' language skills and historical understanding by using [...] »
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Truth in Transit: Crafting Meaningful Field Trips 
Leave your students with intellectually and emotionally significant memories [...] »
Rethinking "Westward Expansion": A Guide for Preservice Teachers 
Help students reconsider the how the expansion of the United States from [...] »
Comanche Nation and "Manifest Destiny": A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students better understand the history behind the term "Manifest [...] »
Adapting Documents for the Classroom: Equity and Access 
Documents are riddled with difficult vocabulary. Don't be afraid to adapt [...] »
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America: The Story of US 
Remember that any historical story, of the U.S. or otherwise, can be useful [...] »