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Learn about the experiences of immigrants detained at Angel Island and how [...] »
This lesson leads students to see how Lincoln's life in Springfield [...] »
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Build your students' language skills and historical understanding by using [...] »
Use the three P’s (Preparation, Purpose, and Proficiency) to provide [...] »
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Help students understand recent immigration history by exploring photographs [...] »
Are classroom discussions about winning the argument or about understanding [...] »
Teach students to explore contingency with this great lesson plan idea.
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Documents are riddled with difficult vocabulary. Don't be afraid to adapt [...] »
Using the premise of a mystery, elementary students act as history [...] »
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When you just can't get your students to care what the Founders, or anyone [...] »