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Allow students to explore historical events through multiple perspectives [...] »
Very few of us have ancestors who were not immigrants. Bring the topic of [...] »
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Looking for ways to use fiction in your elementary history curriculum? Read [...] »
A pen or pencil in your student's hand is an excellent tool for teaching [...] »
Ticket stubs. Report cards. Photographs. All of these things have historical [...] »
Engaging Library of Congress primary sources that connect religion and [...] »
Help students reflect on the purpose of learning history and of education in [...] »
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