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The Debate in the United States over the League of Nations 
Documents and audio files explain the range of early political viewpoints on [...] »
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
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SQ3R: Survey, Question, Read, Review, Recite 
Learn about SQ3R, a note-taking system for English Language Learners to help [...] »
Responding to English Learners’ Writing with the 3 P’s 
Use the three P’s (Preparation, Purpose, and Proficiency) to provide [...] »
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Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the K-5 Classroom 
This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help [...] »
Teaching with Timelines 
Construct an ongoing, shared classroom timeline in middle and elementary [...] »
Well-behaved Women [and Men] Seldom Make History 
Help your elementary school students get more out of historical biographies [...] »
Rethinking "Westward Expansion": A Guide for Preservice Teachers 
Help students reconsider the how the expansion of the United States from [...] »
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Exploring Historical Fiction 
Make the Lewis and Clark expedition and life on the Oregon Trail come alive [...] »