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What Events Led to Lincoln's Assassination? 
Elementary students investigate the first presidential assassination and [...] »
Marbury v. Madison 
Constitutional or not? Read about this 1803 landmark court case deciding [...] »
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Explore mysteries in Canadian history in both French and English.
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Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the 6-12 Classroom 
This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help [...] »
Applying KWL Guides to Sources with Elementary Students 
To engage with a source, ask, "What do I know, what do I want [...] »
History of Higher Education: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the different types of universities and colleges in [...] »
Document-Based Whole-Class Discussion 
Classroom discussions need not be argumentative and unproductive. Discover a [...] »
The Research Paper: Developing Historical Questions 
Research papers are not an archaic form of assessment. Learn how to help [...] »
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Researching Adolescent Immigrant History 
Discover resources that will enable you to examine this unique area of [...] »