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Building the Erie Canal 
Cutting through New York from the ocean to the Great Lakes, the Erie Canal [...] »
John F. Kennedy and Service 
Students learn about John F. Kennedy and his ideas about service as a prompt [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Responding to English Learners’ Writing with the 3 P’s 
Use the three P’s (Preparation, Purpose, and Proficiency) to provide [...] »
Targeting Content and English Language Objectives 
Build your students' language skills and historical understanding by using [...] »
Teaching Guides
Explore new teaching methods and approaches
9/11 and Commemoration: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the events of 9/11 and how such events are [...] »
Native Women and Suffrage - Beyond the 19th Amendment: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Using primary sources from the Library of Congress, help students reconsider [...] »
Adapting Documents for the Classroom: Equity and Access 
Documents are riddled with difficult vocabulary. Don't be afraid to adapt [...] »
Webquest, Inquiry, and Lincoln’s Views on Technology 
Searching for new, exciting ways to engage your students in the classroom? [...] »
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Online U.S. History Textbooks 
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Where to begin your search to find reliable online history textbooks.
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