Teach the 250: Engage Students in Our Shared Story

As the nation observes 250 years, TCI is here to help educators bring history alive in meaningful ways. Explore lessons, activities, and resources that build civic understanding.

Where History Meets Active Learning

Explore American History through Our Lesson Experiences

Preview interactive activities that show how TCI students actively engage with primary sources, maps, 3D visuals, and simulations.

Experience a Lesson

Learn from Other Teachers Bringing Learning Alive!

Read how educators across the country are teaching civic engagement, inquiry, and historical thinking to prepare students for the future..

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TCI Teaching Strategies

Keeping Students Focused, Motivated, and Ready to Learn

Engage students with authentic sources and build key skills with TCI’s teaching strategies.

Explore TCI’s Six Teaching Strategies

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A Place to Connect, Share, and Inquire

The Teach with TCI Facebook Group is a space where teachers support one another, share tips, ask questions, and celebrate wins with fellow educators using TCI’s active learning strategies in their classrooms.

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Meet TCI at Upcoming Events

Connect with us at conferences and see how TCI is celebrating 250 years of American history. Stop by to try interactive demos, grab 250th-themed resources, and learn how TCI can support your district.

Join Us at NCSS 2025 in Washington, DC

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Why Active Learning Resources Matter

Helping students understand America’s past requires more than just reading from a textbook.

  • Encourage inquiry and critical thinking with primary sources and interactive tools
  • Show multiple perspectives and diverse voices across 250 years of history
  • Support educators with turnkey lessons and professional learning to deepen classroom conversations

Bring the 250th into Your Classroom

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