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Slave Badges
Sep 9 2011
Slave badges were used in Charleston to keep track of slaves. Can you build a lesson for 4th graders around them? [...] »
Picking Civics Textbooks
Jul 7 2011
Textbooks may be fantastic, but curriculum is even better. [...] »
Researching the Role of the Map in History Teaching
Jun 6 2011
Need to understand the theory behind maps as a history education tool? Look no further. [...] »
Making the Most of Maps
Jun 6 2011
Have you always wanted to use maps in your classroom, but been unsure how to do so? [...] »
Bridging the Gap Between Ancient and Modern Democracies
Jun 6 2011
To most students, "histories" are entirely separate—different civilizations, taught at different grade levels. [...] »
Setting the Tone: Introducing Students to World War II
Jun 6 2011
Whichever lesson you pick, make sure it meets your learning goals. [...] »
APPARTS Strategy: Origins and Implementation
Jun 6 2011
Engrain the APPARTS strategy into young students, and they'll be well on their way to AP-level performance. [...] »
Storytelling with Scrapbooks
May 5 2011
Be a creative teacher—use scrapbooks in YOUR history classroom! [...] »
National History Day Project: The Civil Rights Act of 1964
Apr 4 2011
Learn more about the Civil Rights Act of 1964. [...] »
Researching the Mexican American War
Apr 4 2011
Whether you are writing a paper or just curious, here are some great resources on the Mexican American War. [...] »
