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You're a Union general on the eve of Antietam. You know Lee's plans. What [...] »
This lesson leads students to see how Lincoln's life in Springfield [...] »
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Explore the music of Spanish-speaking residents of rural Northern New Mexico [...] »
Discover alternatives to writing based student activities. Why not encourage [...] »
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Are classroom discussions about winning the argument or about understanding [...] »
Using the premise of a mystery, elementary students act as history [...] »
Thesis statements form the backbone of history essays and DBQs.
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Research papers are not an archaic form of assessment. Learn how to help [...] »
Go forth, and contextualize! Give students the opportunity for solo [...] »
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