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Documents and audio files explain the range of early political viewpoints on [...] »
Young students locate themselves on a map and explore spatial relationships [...] »
English Language Learners
Discover how to teach English learners history and historical thinking.
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Teaching Guides
Help students understand the how religious beliefs shaped Americans' [...] »
Using the premise of a mystery, elementary students act as history [...] »
Thesis statements form the backbone of history essays and DBQs.
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Using primary sources from the Library of Congress, help students reconsider [...] »
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Graphic organizers can be tricky. Check out these tips on how to keep them [...] »