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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 »
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My Piece of History

Even the recent past was very different from the present. Students analyze [...] »
The Road to Pearl Harbor

Explore the rise of animosity between the U.S. and Japan through primary [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Bracero History Archive

Explore resources on the Bracero guest worker program from the mid-20th [...] »
Increasing Participation in Whole-Class Discussions

English Language Learners often have difficulty contributing to class [...] »
Teaching Guides
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Religion and the Civil War: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers

Help students understand the how religious beliefs shaped Americans' [...] »
Comanche Nation and "Manifest Destiny": A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers

Help students better understand the history behind the term "Manifest [...] »
Truth in Transit: Crafting Meaningful Field Trips

Leave your students with intellectually and emotionally significant memories [...] »
Adapting Documents for the Classroom: Equity and Access

Documents are riddled with difficult vocabulary. Don't be afraid to adapt [...] »
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Seeking U.S. History Books for 9th and 11th Graders
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Look for school districts and teachers' shared lists.
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