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Young scholars examine the Navajo dictionary used by the U.S. military in W.W. II. They role-play Navajo messengers and Marine Corp staff. They research the Battle of Iwo Jima and confirm or discount the claim that Navajos made the...

Students document and list excerpts from a document that shows how calmly officials reacted to the launching of Sputnik. They research contemporary magazines and newspaper articles of the day as well.

Students explore the concept of slavery. In this primary research instructional activity, students read the Alabama Slave Code of 1833 and discuss its implications. Students also examine emancipation-related documents and respond to...

Students read a copy of Truman's press release regarding the atomic bomb. They answer a series of factual questions regarding the press release. They discuss the press release and then follow up with answering more in depth questions...

Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Korean War lesson, students research the removal of General MacArthur from his commanding post by President Truman. Students prepare political...

Students examine the role of the United States in the Korean War. In this Cold War lesson, students research primary and secondary sources to find out why the United States was involved in the war and why MacArthur was removed from the...