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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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Marbury v. Madison 
Constitutional or not? Read about this 1803 landmark court case deciding [...] »
Transportation: Past, Present and Future 
What pushes and pulls people into new ways of life? In this lesson, students [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
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[...] »Why Did It Happen? Making Claims about Cause and Effect 
A shift in writing is required, often using new language tools, when making [...] »
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Stop Action and Assess Alternatives 
Teach students to explore contingency with this great lesson plan idea.
[...] »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 [...] »
Applying KWL Guides to Sources with Elementary Students 
To engage with a source, ask, "What do I know, what do I want [...] »
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Advice for the Student Teacher 
Are you caught between academic advisors and classroom teachers? Feel like [...] »