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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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Jamestown: The Starving Time
Only 60 settlers out of 600 survived the winter of 16091610 in Jamestown [...] »
Transportation: Past, Present and Future
What pushes and pulls people into new ways of life? In this lesson, students [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
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[...] »Scaffolding with Graphic Organizers
Graphic organizers are helpful for students with limited English proficiency [...] »
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Webquest, Inquiry, and Lincoln’s Views on Technology
Searching for new, exciting ways to engage your students in the classroom? [...] »
Well-behaved Women [and Men] Seldom Make History
Help your elementary school students get more out of historical biographies [...] »
Using Old Maps as Tools to Explore Our World
Maps show far more than how to go from point A to point B! Discover how to [...] »
History of Education and Indigenous Americans: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers
Help students reflect on the purpose of learning history and of education in [...] »
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Teaching the Homebound or Hospitalized
Teaching the homebound or hospitalized student offers a chance to explore [...] »