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American Tourists and the Holy Land, 1865-1900 
Help students make connections between religion, technology, and [...] »
Causation: The War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner 
A great way for students to learn more about the War of 1812 and our nation' [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
World Digital Library 
Use this tool to translate primary source material!
[...] »Using Visuals to Build Interest and Understanding 
Using primary source images to help English Language Learners build [...] »
Teaching Guides
Explore new teaching methods and approaches
Structured Academic Controversy (SAC) 
Are classroom discussions about winning the argument or about understanding [...] »
Native Women and Suffrage - Beyond the 19th Amendment: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Using primary sources from the Library of Congress, help students reconsider [...] »
Mystery Strategy for Elementary Students 
Using the premise of a mystery, elementary students act as history [...] »
Free Speech Teaching Guide 1: The Birth of the Modern First Amendment and How Oliver Wendell Holmes Changed His Mind 
This guide focuses on the history of free speech in one crucial year ( [...] »
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Integrating Technology into the Classroom 
Upgrade to "school 2.0" through making the most of technological resources [...] »