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The textbook is examined as one source among many, rather than a final [...] »

Examining changes in early American homes helps interpret the past. It [...] »
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Students shy or hesitant to speak up? Check out these tips to get students [...] »

A shift in writing is required, often using new language tools, when making [...] »
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Help students reflect on the purpose of learning history and of education in [...] »

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Leave your students with intellectually and emotionally significant memories [...] »

Help your elementary school students get more out of historical biographies [...] »

Looking for ways to use fiction in your elementary history curriculum? Read [...] »
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