American History.Each year, The History Channel honors exceptional teachers and students for their commitment to history education and historic preservation Historic preservation is the act of maintaining and repairing existing historic materials and the retention of a property's form as it has evolved over time. When considering the United States Department of Interior's interpretation: "Preservation calls for the existing form, . Elementary elementary /el·e·men·ta·ry/ (el?e-men´tah-re) not resolvable or divisible into simpler parts or components. elementary not resolvable into simpler parts. elementary body 1. , middle, and high school teachers and students are eligible to apply. Guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. , entry forms, rules, and a list of prizes are available online. Entries are due by March 30. (Feb. 8) If honors aren't enough, The History Channel also is launching a grant competition for the 2007-2008 cycle. This year, $250,000 is available to fund hands-on projects that teach students about their local history and actively engage them in its preservation. Elementary, middle, and high school teachers are eligible to apply. Applications are available online and are due by June 1. (Feb. 8) |
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