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Black History Month: An Important Addition to American Culture
The history of America was built by many cultures and ethnic groups.
President Abraham Lincoln: The Man behind the Legend
February is the month that many teachers typically introduce information about the sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln.
Capitalism, Socialism, Communism: Distinguishing Important Economic Concepts
Capitalism, socialism, and communism are three key concepts in social studies, with complex definitions and complicated histories.
The History behind Presidential Transitions in the United States
American democracy began as an experiment.
4 Considerations to Make This Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, or, as it is commonly referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.
A Brief History of the Right to Vote
Determining whether voting is a right or a privilege has been a battleground for states to control who can cast a ballot in elections.
Why Teaching Social Studies Matters for Our Future
Social studies teachers hold the key to our future.
“Pealing” Away Boring Social Studies Lessons with Bells
Bells end and begin our classes.
Compare and Contrast Nineteenth and Twenty-First Century Media Through “Cut and Paste”
Before the computer revolution, cut and paste required scissors and glue.