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How did the final version of the Declaration differ from Jefferson's draft [...] »

Elementary students investigate the first presidential assassination and [...] »
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Primary sources in both English and Spanish on the Spanish American War, [...] »

From chanting to formal essay framing—discover creative ways to frame ELL [...] »
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Using the premise of a mystery, elementary students act as history [...] »

In order to understand topics, you must first understand concepts. Learn all [...] »

A pen or pencil in your student's hand is an excellent tool for teaching [...] »

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

Searching for new, exciting ways to engage your students in the classroom? [...] »
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Create scaffolding and careful preparation of documents to promote student [...] »