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History Lab methodology and curriculum is constantly evolving. Concepts and practices are being tested, educational research is being applied, and our products and approaches are being refined. In this section, you'll find the latest information on professional development opportunities, History Lab curriculum, and upcoming pilot projects. Stay tuned. You're sure to discover amazing things.

History Lab Curriculum Overview
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

The History Lab teaches the concepts and tools essential to the understanding of history. The concepts include time, place, viewpoint, exploration, biography, causation, and precedent. The tools are sources of historical evidence such as artifacts, images, maps, ephemera, people, books & periodicals, and electronic media.

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  • Curriculum Unit:
    "Teaching With Objects"
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  • Curriculum Unit:
    "It's About Time!"
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    Time Resource Kit
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  • Curriculum Unit:
    "What's in the News?"
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    News Resource Kit
    If you don't already have a set of the historical newspapers, you may order a set from our Newspaper Order Form.

  • Curriculum Unit:
    "Teaching the Tools of the History Trade"
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    Tools Resource Kit
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