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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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Decoding U.S. Foreign Policy: The Iran-Contra Affair 
Through the lens of documents concerning the Iran-Contra Affair, this lesson [...] »
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
America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty 
Find lessons about American heritage and the responsibilities of American [...] »
The Struggle for Time: Using Persuasive Essays to Teach Elementary History 
From chanting to formal essay framing—discover creative ways to frame ELL [...] »
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Historical Agency in History Book Sets (HBS) 
Looking for ways to use fiction in your elementary history curriculum? Read [...] »
History of Higher Education: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the different types of universities and colleges in [...] »
Immigration from Asia Post-1970: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand recent immigration history by exploring photographs [...] »
Students Working in Local Historic Preservation 
Engage your students in preserving local history! Use this teacher's [...] »
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Head Start Expectations 
What are kindergartners expected to know coming out of Head Start? Find out [...] »