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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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What Do You Mean?: How Language Changes Over Time 
This creative lesson transforms language into a historic artifact and [...] »
Lewis and Clark: Same Place, Different Perspectives 
How geography influenced interactions among Lewis, Clark, & Native [...] »
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Looking to translate documents or text? Google Translate can help.
[...] »SQ3R: Survey, Question, Read, Review, Recite 
Learn about SQ3R, a note-taking system for English Language Learners to help [...] »
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Students Working in Local Historic Preservation 
Engage your students in preserving local history! Use this teacher's [...] »
Mystery Strategy for Elementary Students 
Using the premise of a mystery, elementary students act as history [...] »
Adapting Documents for the Classroom: Equity and Access 
Documents are riddled with difficult vocabulary. Don't be afraid to adapt [...] »
1916 Children's Code of Morality: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Primary sources from the Library of Congress help students explore a [...] »
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Online U.S. History Textbooks 
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Where to begin your search to find reliable online history textbooks.
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