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The textbook is examined as one source among many, rather than a final [...] »

How geography influenced interactions among Lewis, Clark, & Native [...] »
English Language Learners

Use this strategy to help students discover historic actors—the people, [...] »

A shift in writing is required, often using new language tools, when making [...] »
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Classroom discussions need not be argumentative and unproductive. Discover a [...] »

Engaging Library of Congress primary sources that connect religion and [...] »

Help students understand the different types of universities and colleges in [...] »

Maps show far more than how to go from point A to point B! Discover how to [...] »

A pen or pencil in your student's hand is an excellent tool for teaching [...] »
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