Words That Made America is a professional development project for teachers of American History. Using first-person historical documents within a framework of lesson study, our teachers develop lesson plans designed to engage their students in a deep understanding of how history is made by people operating within a construct of place, time and culture. In the process, the teachers gain extensive knowledge and understanding of U.S. history, of how students think and learn history, and of how to teach their students effectively. The updated Words That Made America web site is currently under construction. For access to the lesson plans that are being developed, please contact Alameda County Office of Education History/Social Science Coordinator .

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