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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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American Presidents 
Analyze letters written by America's presidents to learn more about these [...] »
Messages of Houses and Their Contents, 1780-1820 
Examining changes in early American homes helps interpret the past. It [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Talking History 
Students shy or hesitant to speak up? Check out these tips to get students [...] »
Why Did It Happen? Making Claims about Cause and Effect 
A shift in writing is required, often using new language tools, when making [...] »
Teaching Guides
Explore new teaching methods and approaches
Teaching with Timelines 
Construct an ongoing, shared classroom timeline in middle and elementary [...] »
Webquest, Inquiry, and Lincoln’s Views on Technology 
Searching for new, exciting ways to engage your students in the classroom? [...] »
Interpreting Political Cartoons in the History Classroom 
Political cartoons are often conceptually complex, but offer valuable [...] »
Mystery Strategy for Elementary Students 
Using the premise of a mystery, elementary students act as history [...] »
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Building Background Knowledge for English Language Learners 
How can we help our 5th-grade ELL students build background and make [...] »