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Discovering Angel Island: The Story Behind the Poems 
Learn about the experiences of immigrants detained at Angel Island and how [...] »
Locate Yourself on a Map of the Americas 
Young students locate themselves on a map and explore spatial relationships [...] »
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Primary sources in both English and Spanish on the Spanish American War, [...] »
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History of Higher Education: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the different types of universities and colleges in [...] »
What Is an "Inquiry Lesson"? 
Hypothesize, test, and acknowledge how sources form different "pictures of [...] »
Applying KWL Guides to Sources with Elementary Students 
To engage with a source, ask, "What do I know, what do I want [...] »
The Research Paper: Developing Historical Questions 
Research papers are not an archaic form of assessment. Learn how to help [...] »
Tramping Through History: Crafting Individual Field Trips 
Go forth, and contextualize! Give students the opportunity for solo [...] »
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National History Day Project: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 
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