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Lewis and Clark: Same Place, Different Perspectives 
How geography influenced interactions among Lewis, Clark, & Native [...] »
Theodore Roosevelt and the 1912 Election 
Students learn more about the larger than life figure of Theodore Roosevelt [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Why Did It Happen? Making Claims about Cause and Effect 
A shift in writing is required, often using new language tools, when making [...] »
World Digital Library 
Use this tool to translate primary source material!
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History of Education and Indigenous Americans: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students reflect on the purpose of learning history and of education in [...] »
Free Speech Teaching Guide 2: Brandenburg v. Ohio (1969): Defining and Arguing Hate Speech 
This teaching guide includes a structured guide to explaining the case [...] »
Native Women and Suffrage - Beyond the 19th Amendment: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Using primary sources from the Library of Congress, help students reconsider [...] »
9/11 and Commemoration: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the events of 9/11 and how such events are [...] »
Teaching with Timelines 
Construct an ongoing, shared classroom timeline in middle and elementary [...] »
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Seeking U.S. History Books for 9th and 11th Graders 
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Look for school districts and teachers' shared lists.
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