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Analyze letters written by America's presidents to learn more about these [...] »

Help students make connections between religion, technology, and [...] »
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Help English learners understand basic concepts with this interactive tool [...] »

Find lessons about American heritage and the responsibilities of American [...] »
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Primary sources from the Library of Congress help students explore a [...] »

Go forth, and contextualize! Give students the opportunity for solo [...] »

A pen or pencil in your student's hand is an excellent tool for teaching [...] »

Using the premise of a mystery, elementary students act as history [...] »

Ticket stubs. Report cards. Photographs. All of these things have historical [...] »
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