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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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The Multiple Dilemmas of Abraham Lincoln 
An interactive exploration of the decisions Abraham Lincoln had to make [...] »
Causation: The War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner 
A great way for students to learn more about the War of 1812 and our nation' [...] »
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
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Free Speech Teaching Guide 1: The Birth of the Modern First Amendment and How Oliver Wendell Holmes Changed His Mind 
This guide focuses on the history of free speech in one crucial year ( [...] »
Free Speech Teaching Guide 2: Brandenburg v. Ohio (1969): Defining and Arguing Hate Speech 
This teaching guide includes a structured guide to explaining the case [...] »
Free Speech Teaching Guide 3: The Problem of National Security Secrets 
This guide explores the relationship between secrecy and the First Amendment [...] »
9/11 and Commemoration: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the events of 9/11 and how such events are [...] »
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Let's Get Folky 
Looking for a way to spice up your lesson plans? Try incorporating folk [...] »