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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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What Do You Mean?: How Language Changes Over Time 
This creative lesson transforms language into a historic artifact and [...] »
Prequel to Independence 
Teach your students about causality with this useful activity.
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World Digital Library 
Use this tool to translate primary source material!
[...] »Talking History 
Students shy or hesitant to speak up? Check out these tips to get students [...] »
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Structured Academic Controversy (SAC) 
Are classroom discussions about winning the argument or about understanding [...] »
Stop Action and Assess Alternatives 
Teach students to explore contingency with this great lesson plan idea.
[...] »Religion and the Labor Movement: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Engaging Library of Congress primary sources that connect religion and [...] »
Mystery Strategy for Elementary Students 
Using the premise of a mystery, elementary students act as history [...] »
Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the 6-12 Classroom 
This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help [...] »
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Realizing the Value of Primary Sources 
When you just can't get your students to care what the Founders, or anyone [...] »