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You're a Union general on the eve of Antietam. You know Lee's plans. What [...] »
Introduce students to the importance of oral history while simultaneously [...] »
English Language Learners
Use the three P’s (Preparation, Purpose, and Proficiency) to provide [...] »
Paraphrasing and summarizing exercises help ELL students improve at [...] »
Teaching Guides
To engage with a source, ask, "What do I know, what do I want [...] »
Maps show far more than how to go from point A to point B! Discover how to [...] »
In order to understand topics, you must first understand concepts. Learn all [...] »
Help students understand the different types of universities and colleges in [...] »
Engaging Library of Congress primary sources that connect religion and [...] »
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Nonfiction texts are great sources for learning about historical events and [...] »