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Abraham Lincoln
This lesson leads students to see how Lincoln's life in Springfield [...] »
Lewis and Clark: Same Place, Different Perspectives
How geography influenced interactions among Lewis, Clark, & Native [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Targeting Content and English Language Objectives
Build your students' language skills and historical understanding by using [...] »
Historical Thinking Matters
Primary sources in both English and Spanish on the Spanish American War, [...] »
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Housing and Houselessness: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers
Help students understand the how policy and structural forces have shaped [...] »
Stating Your Case: Writing Thesis Statements Effectively
Thesis statements form the backbone of history essays and DBQs.
[...] »Using Old Maps as Tools to Explore Our World
Maps show far more than how to go from point A to point B! Discover how to [...] »
Adapting Documents for the Classroom: Equity and Access
Documents are riddled with difficult vocabulary. Don't be afraid to adapt [...] »
Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the K-5 Classroom
This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help [...] »
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Tennessee's Social Studies Curriculum
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Standardization is a fairly new concept in education.
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