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Lewis and Clark: Same Place, Different Perspectives

How geography influenced interactions among Lewis, Clark, & Native [...] »
Abraham Lincoln

This lesson leads students to see how Lincoln's life in Springfield [...] »
English Language Learners
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Reframing English Language Development
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Discover how to teach English learners history and historical thinking.
[...] »Why Did It Happen? Making Claims about Cause and Effect

A shift in writing is required, often using new language tools, when making [...] »
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1916 Children's Code of Morality: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers

Primary sources from the Library of Congress help students explore a [...] »
Stating Your Case: Writing Thesis Statements Effectively

Thesis statements form the backbone of history essays and DBQs.
[...] »Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the K-5 Classroom

This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help [...] »
Adapting Documents for the Classroom: Equity and Access

Documents are riddled with difficult vocabulary. Don't be afraid to adapt [...] »
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Bridging the Language Barrier

Vocabulary legends, guiding questions, and teamwork are all good solutions [...] »