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Use this essay on Jewish immigration to flesh out a unit on the Civil War or [...] »
An interactive exploration of the decisions Abraham Lincoln had to make [...] »
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Use the three P’s (Preparation, Purpose, and Proficiency) to provide [...] »
Explore the music of Spanish-speaking residents of rural Northern New Mexico [...] »
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Classroom discussions need not be argumentative and unproductive. Discover a [...] »
Looking for ways to use fiction in your elementary history curriculum? Read [...] »
Documents are riddled with difficult vocabulary. Don't be afraid to adapt [...] »
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Teachers guide students to create interactive digital maps detailing the [...] »
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Graphic organizers can be tricky. Check out these tips on how to keep them [...] »