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How to identify the author, audience, date, and message of historical [...] »
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What were the consequences of and motivations for Japanese American removal [...] »
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Explore the music of Spanish-speaking residents of rural Northern New Mexico [...] »
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Use the three P’s (Preparation, Purpose, and Proficiency) to provide [...] »
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Help your elementary school students get more out of historical biographies [...] »
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Research papers are not an archaic form of assessment. Learn how to help [...] »
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A pen or pencil in your student's hand is an excellent tool for teaching [...] »
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Primary sources from the Library of Congress help students explore a [...] »
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In order to understand topics, you must first understand concepts. Learn all [...] »
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Discover resources that will enable you to examine this unique area of [...] »