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Messages of Houses and Their Contents, 1780-1820 
Examining changes in early American homes helps interpret the past. It [...] »
Jamestown: The Starving Time 
Only 60 settlers out of 600 survived the winter of 16091610 in Jamestown [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty 
Find lessons about American heritage and the responsibilities of American [...] »
SQ3R: Survey, Question, Read, Review, Recite 
Learn about SQ3R, a note-taking system for English Language Learners to help [...] »
Teaching Guides
Explore new teaching methods and approaches
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 [...] »
Comanche Nation and "Manifest Destiny": A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students better understand the history behind the term "Manifest [...] »
Using Blogs in a History Classroom 
Setting up and maintaining a blog for your classroom is easy (and typically [...] »
Religion and the Civil War: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the how religious beliefs shaped Americans' [...] »
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Building a Class on Native American History 
Museums, colleges, and tribes are invaluable for gathering course-building [...] »