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To make something real, make it personal. Abstract concepts can best be [...] »
Analyze letters written by America's presidents to learn more about these [...] »
English Language Learners
Explore the music of Spanish-speaking residents of rural Northern New Mexico [...] »
Primary source analysis activities can help include English Language [...] »
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Looking for ways to use fiction in your elementary history curriculum? Read [...] »
Help students reconsider the how the expansion of the United States from [...] »
Documents are riddled with difficult vocabulary. Don't be afraid to adapt [...] »
Hypothesize, test, and acknowledge how sources form different "pictures of [...] »
Teachers guide students to create interactive digital maps detailing the [...] »
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