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Teachers and caregivers: we're here to support you. Find resources for distance learning here at History Explorer and at Learning Lab.
American Experiments
How can we form a more perfect union? Check out new interactive lesson plans on democracy and the nation we build together.
Smithsonian's Learning Lab
Discover millions of artifacts, recordings and texts from the Smithsonian and create your own digital collection.
Ripped Apart: A Civil War Mystery
Could there be ghosts trapped in the basement of the National Museum of American History?
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Our second poll for tonight’s election-focused #SSChat. . .
What types of online resources do you wish you had more of in this topic?
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Poll: How do your students participate in elections and civic life?
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