Sites for Learning About Countries
The sites below have a cool collection of tools to help you learn about different countries. A lot of students have to research countries,...
Civil Rights Cities: Little Rock, Arkansas
Witness to one of the defining moments in the U.S. civil rights movement, Little Rock, Ark., made history in 1957 when nine African American...
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Abraham Lincoln is one of the most studied figures in American history, but there is still much you may not know about his life....
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History is full of women who never got fair credit for their brilliant ideas, heroic deeds or extraordinary work, often due to prejudice, discrimination...
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In recent years, the iPad has become an integral tool in the classroom. From interactive books to helping students with autism communicate better, iPads...
11 Things You May Not Know About Abraham Lincoln
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Abraham Lincoln is one of the most studied figures in American history, but there is still much you may not know about...
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Why do we fall back one hour in the autumn, and spring ahead one hour in the spring?
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Using Computer Programs to Improve Student Writing
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The True Meaning of Memorial Day
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