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The Progressive Era 
Explore the ins and outs of turn-of-the-century labor law, business, housing [...] »
What Events Led to Lincoln's Assassination? 
Elementary students investigate the first presidential assassination and [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty 
Find lessons about American heritage and the responsibilities of American [...] »
Increasing Participation in Whole-Class Discussions 
English Language Learners often have difficulty contributing to class [...] »
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Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the K-5 Classroom 
This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help [...] »
Webquest, Inquiry, and Lincoln’s Views on Technology 
Searching for new, exciting ways to engage your students in the classroom? [...] »
History of Higher Education: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the different types of universities and colleges in [...] »
Internationalizing History 
Discover the resources you need to "globalize" your U.S. history lesson [...] »
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Researching the Mexican American War 
Whether you are writing a paper or just curious, here are some great [...] »