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Learn about the experiences of immigrants detained at Angel Island and how [...] »
A great way for students to learn more about the War of 1812 and our nation' [...] »
English Language Learners
English Language Learners often have difficulty contributing to class [...] »
Use this strategy to help students discover historic actors—the people, [...] »
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Help your elementary school students get more out of historical biographies [...] »
Help students understand the how policy and structural forces have shaped [...] »
Help students reconsider the how the expansion of the United States from [...] »
Go forth, and contextualize! Give students the opportunity for solo [...] »
Documents are riddled with difficult vocabulary. Don't be afraid to adapt [...] »
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