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Examine the role of African Americans in the Civilian Conservation Corps [...] »
A great way for students to learn more about the War of 1812 and our nation' [...] »
English Language Learners
Discover alternatives to writing based student activities. Why not encourage [...] »
From chanting to formal essay framing—discover creative ways to frame ELL [...] »
Teaching Guides
Hypothesize, test, and acknowledge how sources form different "pictures of [...] »
Engaging Library of Congress primary sources that connect religion and [...] »
Discover the resources you need to "globalize" your U.S. history lesson [...] »
Maps show far more than how to go from point A to point B! Discover how to [...] »
Are classroom discussions about winning the argument or about understanding [...] »
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Students get more out of historical photographs when they take the time to [...] »