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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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American Presidents 
Analyze letters written by America's presidents to learn more about these [...] »
Locate Yourself on a Map of the Americas 
Young students locate themselves on a map and explore spatial relationships [...] »
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The Research Paper: Developing Historical Questions 
Research papers are not an archaic form of assessment. Learn how to help [...] »
Using Blogs in a History Classroom 
Setting up and maintaining a blog for your classroom is easy (and typically [...] »
Structured Academic Controversy (SAC) 
Are classroom discussions about winning the argument or about understanding [...] »
Mormons and Westward Expansion: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Teachers guide students to create interactive digital maps detailing the [...] »
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National History Day Project: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 
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Learn more about the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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