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Analysis of photographs of Civil War artillery broadens students [...] »
A great way for students to learn more about the War of 1812 and our nation' [...] »
English Language Learners
A shift in writing is required, often using new language tools, when making [...] »
Use this strategy to help students discover historic actors—the people, [...] »
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Engaging Library of Congress primary sources that connect religion and [...] »
Help students understand the different types of universities and colleges in [...] »
Construct an ongoing, shared classroom timeline in middle and elementary [...] »
Help students better understand the history behind the term "Manifest [...] »
Using primary sources from the Library of Congress, help students reconsider [...] »
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Develop an engaging unit on American Imperialism that streamlines State [...] »