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To make something real, make it personal. Abstract concepts can best be [...] »
Introduce students to the importance of oral history while simultaneously [...] »
English Language Learners
Paraphrasing and summarizing exercises help ELL students improve at [...] »
Primary source analysis activities can help include English Language [...] »
Teaching Guides
This guide focuses on the history of free speech in one crucial year ( [...] »
This guide explores the relationship between secrecy and the First Amendment [...] »
Looking for ways to use fiction in your elementary history curriculum? Read [...] »
Are classroom discussions about winning the argument or about understanding [...] »
Help students understand the how policy and structural forces have shaped [...] »
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For when your students need a healthy dose of participation to liven up the [...] »