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You're a Union general on the eve of Antietam. You know Lee's plans. What [...] »
Learn about the experiences of immigrants detained at Angel Island and how [...] »
English Language Learners
Students shy or hesitant to speak up? Check out these tips to get students [...] »
From chanting to formal essay framing—discover creative ways to frame ELL [...] »
Teaching Guides
Discover the resources you need to "globalize" your U.S. history lesson [...] »
Are classroom discussions about winning the argument or about understanding [...] »
Setting up and maintaining a blog for your classroom is easy (and typically [...] »
This guide focuses on the history of free speech in one crucial year ( [...] »
This guide explores the relationship between secrecy and the First Amendment [...] »
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Make the Lewis and Clark expedition and life on the Oregon Trail come alive [...] »