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Cutting through New York from the ocean to the Great Lakes, the Erie Canal [...] »
You're a Union general on the eve of Antietam. You know Lee's plans. What [...] »
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
Help students reflect on the purpose of learning history and of education in [...] »
To engage with a source, ask, "What do I know, what do I want [...] »
Primary sources from the Library of Congress help students explore a [...] »
Using primary sources from the Library of Congress, help students reconsider [...] »
This guide explores the relationship between secrecy and the First Amendment [...] »
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Using a variety of instructional strategies in your classroom makes good [...] »