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Immigration 
Very few of us have ancestors who were not immigrants. Bring the topic of [...] »
Tenement Life 
Students examine primary sources related to the life of an immigrant girl [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Historical Thinking Matters 
Primary sources in both English and Spanish on the Spanish American War, [...] »
Hispano Music & Culture of the Northern Rio Grande 
Explore the music of Spanish-speaking residents of rural Northern New Mexico [...] »
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Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the 6-12 Classroom 
This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help [...] »
Webquest, Inquiry, and Lincoln’s Views on Technology 
Searching for new, exciting ways to engage your students in the classroom? [...] »
Housing and Houselessness: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the how policy and structural forces have shaped [...] »
Truth in Transit: Crafting Meaningful Field Trips 
Leave your students with intellectually and emotionally significant memories [...] »
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Constructivism: Actively Building Knowledge 
Traditional concepts of knowledge and pedagogy view the student as a "fact [...] »