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History teacher re-enacts Battle of Bunker Hill in the classroom
Longtime history teacher Dave McCollister doesn't just lecture students about the War for Independence and events such as the Battle of Bunker Hill. He puts on a Colonial-era uniform and brings those long-ago pivotal moments back to life with a performance laced with historical details, sound effects, storytelling and a little acting to get students interested in history. After a recent presentation at Boone Trail Elementary School in Wentzville, Mo., fifth-grader Jarret Wilson responded enthusiastically. "I like when teachers are energetic," he said.

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