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Allow students to explore historical events through multiple perspectives [...] »
You're a Union general on the eve of Antietam. You know Lee's plans. What [...] »
English Language Learners
Use this strategy to help students discover historic actors—the people, [...] »
Paraphrasing and summarizing exercises help ELL students improve at [...] »
Teaching Guides
Teachers guide students to create interactive digital maps detailing the [...] »
Using primary sources from the Library of Congress, help students reconsider [...] »
Setting up and maintaining a blog for your classroom is easy (and typically [...] »
Discover the resources you need to "globalize" your U.S. history lesson [...] »
Primary sources from the Library of Congress help students explore a [...] »
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Students are often disconnected from the past. Why not immerse them in [...] »