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An interactive exploration of the decisions Abraham Lincoln had to make [...] »
Very few of us have ancestors who were not immigrants. Bring the topic of [...] »
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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This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help [...] »
Help students reconsider the how the expansion of the United States from [...] »
Help your elementary school students get more out of historical biographies [...] »
Help students understand the how religious beliefs shaped Americans' [...] »
To engage with a source, ask, "What do I know, what do I want [...] »
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Graphic organizers can be tricky. Check out these tips on how to keep them [...] »