Teaching history invites students to interpret sources, ask questions and present their own informed insights. With our historical online databases, parents and educators can empower students of all ages to explore history and bring the past to life:
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African-American History
- Covering more than 500 years of the African American experience, this resource offers a fresh way to explore the full spectrum of African American history and culture.
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American History Online
- A comprehensive resource that spans our nation’s history, featuring primary sources, biographies, timelines and multimedia materials to support projects and research.
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American Indian History
- Offers access to more than 15,000 years of culture and history, covering more than 600 Native American groups and provides long-term perspectives with maps, biographies and historic overviews.
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Ancient & Medieval History
- Provides thorough coverage of world history from prehistory through the mid-1500s. Each civilization’s history is brought to life through tablet/mobile-friendly videos and slideshows, primary sources, maps and graphs, timelines, suggested readings and suggested search terms.
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Black Life in America
- By offering balanced coverage from diverse sources published from 1704 through present day, this multi-disciplinary resource is crucial for the study and interpretation of historical and current events.
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Modern World History
- Thousands of subject entries, biographies, images, videos and slideshows, maps and graphs, primary sources and timelines combine to provide a detailed and comparative view of the people, places, events, and ideas that have defined world history from the mid-15th century to the present.
These are just some of the resources and tools we offer that are useful for guiding students, so that they can locate, evaluate and interpret primary and secondary sources with confidence.
Support Student Writing with Brainfuse’s Writing Lab
Now that they have researched, found their sources and written the paper, you can help boost your students’ research writing with HelpNow by Brainfuse, a free tutoring resource available to cardholders, featuring an innovative Writing Lab.
What the Brainfuse Writing Lab Offers:
- Draft Feedback: Students can upload their writing at any stage and receive detailed, expert feedback (often within 24 hours!) on organization, clarity, grammar and more.
- Live Support: For real-time help with writing structure, thesis development and revision strategies, students can connect with live tutors every day from 2 - 11 PM EDT.
By combining our historical databases with the writing support of the Brainfuse Writing Lab, you can create a fun and interactive learning environment for every student.
