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Did Revere's ride really look like that? Use historical documents to analyze [...] »
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Learn about the experiences of immigrants detained at Angel Island and how [...] »
English Language Learners
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Graphic organizers are helpful for students with limited English proficiency [...] »
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Help English learners understand basic concepts with this interactive tool [...] »
Teaching Guides
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Primary sources from the Library of Congress help students explore a [...] »
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Thesis statements form the backbone of history essays and DBQs.
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Help students reconsider the how the expansion of the United States from [...] »
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Help students reflect on the purpose of learning history and of education in [...] »
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Help your elementary school students get more out of historical biographies [...] »
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Looking for a creative way to teach the American Revolution to struggling [...] »