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Take a variety of perspectives into account before moving past the first Thanksgiving.

What Really Happened? Comparing Stories of the First Thanksgiving

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Primary sources from the Library of Congress help students explore a fascinating episode from U.S. history: the campaign to teach children to be more moral.

1916 Children's Code of Morality: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers

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To make something real, make it personal. Abstract concepts can best be understood when applied to individual experience.

My History at School

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Spotlight on Elementary Education

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 »

Lesson Plan Reviews

Evaluate key elements of effective teaching Watch the INTRODUCTORY VIDEO

Civil Rights and Incarceration

What were the consequences of and motivations for Japanese American removal [...] »

Divining America: Religion in American History

Use this essay on Jewish immigration to flesh out a unit on the Civil War or [...] »

English Language Learners

Instructional strategies and resources for ELL

Why Did It Happen? Making Claims about Cause and Effect

A shift in writing is required, often using new language tools, when making [...] »

Using Primary Sources with English Language Learners

Primary source analysis activities can help include English Language [...] »

Teaching Guides

Explore new teaching methods and approaches

Students Working in Local Historic Preservation

Engage your students in preserving local history! Use this teacher's [...] »

Stop Action and Assess Alternatives

Teach students to explore contingency with this great lesson plan idea.

Interpreting Political Cartoons in the History Classroom

Political cartoons are often conceptually complex, but offer valuable [...] »

Well-behaved Women [and Men] Seldom Make History

Help your elementary school students get more out of historical biographies [...] »

Writing to Learn History: Annotations and Mini-Writes

A pen or pencil in your student's hand is an excellent tool for teaching [...] »

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Tall Tales: The West as Legend

Wrestling bears, surly cowboys, vultures circling lone travelers. . . Find [...] »

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