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Students learn more about the larger than life figure of Theodore Roosevelt [...] »
You're a Union general on the eve of Antietam. You know Lee's plans. What [...] »
English Language Learners
Use the three P’s (Preparation, Purpose, and Proficiency) to provide [...] »
Explore resources on the Bracero guest worker program from the mid-20th [...] »
Teaching Guides
Looking for ways to use fiction in your elementary history curriculum? Read [...] »
Are classroom discussions about winning the argument or about understanding [...] »
Discover the resources you need to "globalize" your U.S. history lesson [...] »
Teachers guide students to create interactive digital maps detailing the [...] »
Engaging Library of Congress primary sources that connect religion and [...] »
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Race, ethics, stereotyping—all are thorny issues integral to our history. [...] »