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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 [...] »
Woman Suffrage and the 19th Amendment 
Relive the dream of the women's vote through roleplay or interfacing with [...] »
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Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Responding to English Learners’ Writing with the 3 P’s 
Use the three P’s (Preparation, Purpose, and Proficiency) to provide [...] »
Google Translate 
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Using Old Maps as Tools to Explore Our World 
Maps show far more than how to go from point A to point B! Discover how to [...] »
The Research Paper: Developing Historical Questions 
Research papers are not an archaic form of assessment. Learn how to help [...] »
Native Women and Suffrage - Beyond the 19th Amendment: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Using primary sources from the Library of Congress, help students reconsider [...] »
What Is an "Inquiry Lesson"? 
Hypothesize, test, and acknowledge how sources form different "pictures of [...] »
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North Carolina History+Technology 
Incorporating technology is an excellent way to engage students and deepen [...] »