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History Explorer - Smithsonian
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6 to 12
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This multimedia site explores various facets of American history through Lessons, interactives, Themes and more. Visitors can view objects that are part of the Smithsonian collection,...more
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This multimedia site explores various facets of American history through Lessons, interactives, Themes and more. Visitors can view objects that are part of the Smithsonian collection, navigate between historical eras, or filter the information by selected themes (Arts and Culture, Politics and Reform, etc.) Items in the exhibit are linked to National Museum of American History websites that provide more in-depth information.
tag(s): civics (142), famous people (40), politics (120), agriculture (52), jazz (18), japan (61), japanese (54), american revolution (99), lincoln (65)
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Use this site as the starting point for individual or group projects. There is enough information in "exhibit" details to provide a starting point for students trying to decide what to base a research project on. Recommend the site to students who are having difficulty picking a project subject.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Do History - Harvard University
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9 to 12
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Using an 18th-century New England midwife as a case study, this site introduces students to the intricate work of piecing together history from surviving fragments. Students can browse...more
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Using an 18th-century New England midwife as a case study, this site introduces students to the intricate work of piecing together history from surviving fragments. Students can browse an online diary, use the site's "magic lens" tool to read the text, and gain some insight into the nuances of transcribing centuries-old handwriting. Challenge your students to explore and understand the life and times of this colonial woman through her own words. The site also offers a chance to investigate a 1789 criminal case using diary entries and corresponding court records.
tag(s): colonial america (86), england (49), primary sources (184)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free lesson plans and activities offered on this site! The "Doing History" section would make an excellent webquest or classroom activity if teachers are willing to print out the resources. If doing it as a class, introduce the site on the interactive whiteboard or projector before dispersing materials and having students work on the activity in groups. The activity is a great way for students to understand bias, validity and differences that historians find among primary sources. This would also be an interesting way to reflect on the roles of women in society and how they may have changes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Child Labor in America - Library of Congress
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7 to 12
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This lesson plan explores child labor in America as an historical and social issue. After assuming the roles of historian, photojournalist, and news reporter, students are asked to...more
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This lesson plan explores child labor in America as an historical and social issue. After assuming the roles of historian, photojournalist, and news reporter, students are asked to critically respond to vintage 19th and 20th century photographs. Links to extensive online resources are provided. Good introduction to historical research using primary sources. Add to a unit on the Industrial Revolution.
tag(s): 20th century (170), evolution (85), industrial revolution (21)
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Wright Brothers and the Invention of the Aerial Age - Smithsonian
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8 to 12
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This Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum exhibition explores the story of Wilbur and Orville Wright's invention of the airplanea,,?"who they were, what they achieved, how they...more
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This Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum exhibition explores the story of Wilbur and Orville Wright's invention of the airplanea,,?"who they were, what they achieved, how they accomplished it, and how the world reacted to their revolutionary invention. The centerpiece of the gallery is the original 1903 Wright Flyer, one of the Smithsonian's most iconic artifacts. The site offers a teaser trailer preview of the exhibition and a virtual tour option for those who want to explore the gallery online.
tag(s): wright brothers (17)
In the Classroom
Use the images on this site to create a visual discovery activity in your classroom to introduce the topic of the Wright brothers. Select 3-5 of the more powerful images, placing them on separate slides in a Powerpoint, to be displayed over the projector. Have students write down what they observe, predict and infer about each image jotting them down on a graphic organizer. (For help making graphic organizers, try: Graphic Organizer Maker, (reviewed here).) Once the class has gone through all of the images, have a class discussion based on the notes that students took during the process. This activity can be used to introduce or review, in a non-lecture format.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Stories of the Wrights' Flight - Smithsonian
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8 to 12
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Learn about a pivotal event in American history while strengthening research skills. This lesson plan combines primary source documents authored by the Wright brothers with newspaper...more
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Learn about a pivotal event in American history while strengthening research skills. This lesson plan combines primary source documents authored by the Wright brothers with newspaper accounts of the Kitty Hawk accomplishments. Students are asked to compare and contrast the two sources to identify discrepancies and isolate the most reliable documents.
tag(s): wright brothers (17), flight (33)
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Take advantage of the free lesson plan that's offered on this site! There is even a pre-prepared graphic organizer that is available to help students catalog the information.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Women's Rights Movement - Infoplease
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8 to 12
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This helpful timeline details the major events and players in the Women's Rights Movement and provides hyperlinks to related notes and articles. A great reference site for Women's History...more
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This helpful timeline details the major events and players in the Women's Rights Movement and provides hyperlinks to related notes and articles. A great reference site for Women's History Month activities.
tag(s): 1920s (17), women (197), womens suffrage (65)
In the Classroom
Use this site on a projector or interactive whiteboard to discuss and informally assess prior knowledge as you start your study of the Women's Rights movement. There are a lot of interesting yet random facts that can supplement lecture material. Open the site on the interactive whiteboard or projector and use it to guide students along the lecture. You can also print the information out for students to use as a follow-along if a PowerPoint is a part of your lecture. Either way it's a great organizer for putting the time period into perspective.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Civil War Lesson Plans: Elementary - American Battlefield Trust
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4 to 12
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The American Battlefield Trust's Curriculum & Lesson Plans collection provides a large library of free, standards-aligned resources designed by historians and educators to help students...more
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The American Battlefield Trust's Curriculum & Lesson Plans collection provides a large library of free, standards-aligned resources designed by historians and educators to help students explore the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. Teachers will find complete curriculum units, lesson plans, primary sources, worksheets, PowerPoint presentations, biographies, videos, maps, and inquiry-based activities that align with Common Core and National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) standards. The materials encourage historical thinking, analysis of primary sources, and a deeper understanding of the people, events, and decisions that shaped American history. Many lessons are classroom-ready and include teacher guides, making them easy to implement in both traditional and digital learning environments.
tag(s): war of 1812 (14), american revolution (99), perspective (34), 1700s (39), 1800s (90), civil war (148), lincoln (65), slavery (82), states (126), Juneteenth (32)
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Take advantage of the free lesson plan ideas and activities on this site. There are printables and PowerPoints to download. Refer to this site if ever looking for activity ideas in a Civil War unit. Analyze primary source documents from a lesson and have students determine the author's perspective, purpose, and historical significance. Use the site's battle maps and historical resources to create a digital timeline using the Timeline Infographic Templates by Canva, reviewed here that includes key events from the Revolutionary War or Civil War.
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The Underground Railroad - National Geographic
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7 to 12
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National Geographic for Kids offers this Underground Railroad site, explaining how the Underground Railroad got started, followed by a big map, describes the journey's dangers, and...more
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National Geographic for Kids offers this Underground Railroad site, explaining how the Underground Railroad got started, followed by a big map, describes the journey's dangers, and introduces Agents of Change, Fugitive Slave laws, and more. Though text heavy, this site does have a few interest-catching images, and the text is in simple, understandable language for students to read.
tag(s): underground railroad (16), slavery (82), abolition (14)
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Introduce the site on the interactive whiteboard or projector before allowing students to complete it in pairs or individually. Use Book Creator, reviewed here to create a book about important figures for the Underground Railroad. This article provides good background information on slavery and the Underground Railroad.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Slavery and the Making of America - WNET
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7 to 12
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Follow the development of slavery in America from its beginning in 1619 to Reconstruction. This companion site to a PBS special examines the climate in which the institution existed...more
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Follow the development of slavery in America from its beginning in 1619 to Reconstruction. This companion site to a PBS special examines the climate in which the institution existed and brings some very human, very compelling stories to light. Features include historical essays and personal narratives, primary source documents, sound files depicting the music in slave life, an interactive timeline, and audio recordings of interviews with former slaves. Though some of the features require Flash, there is still some excellent information to learn. The website is not maintained but can still be used.
tag(s): africa (162), african american (129), slavery (82)
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Take advantage of the free lesson plans and activities hosted on this site within "K-12 Learning." Save this site as a favorite to allow for easy retrieval for a unit on Slavery leading up to the Civil War.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Auschwitz: Inside the Nazi State - Community Television of Southern California
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9 to 12
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This is much more than a site about Auschwitz. In addition to presenting a portrait of one of Europe's most infamous concentration camps, the site explores the historical context in...more
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This is much more than a site about Auschwitz. In addition to presenting a portrait of one of Europe's most infamous concentration camps, the site explores the historical context in which Hitler and the Nazis rose to power and follows the chain of events that led to the development of mass extermination camps. There is much riveting and chilling information to be found in this resource - from interactive, captioned maps to reflections from victims and perpetrators.
tag(s): hitler (5), holocaust (41), jews (61), nazis (7), world war 2 (168), 20th century (170), 1940s (69)
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Take advantage of the free lesson plans and resources located on this site! A very interesting resource for a US or World History classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Stars and Stripes - Library of Congress
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9 to 12
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The American Soldiers' Newspaper during World War I is the focus of this online collection that provides the complete 71-week run of the publication. Search by keyword or browse by...more
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The American Soldiers' Newspaper during World War I is the focus of this online collection that provides the complete 71-week run of the publication. Search by keyword or browse by date. This is an excellent resource for introducing students to the value of primary source documents.
tag(s): newspapers (86), 1940s (69), 20th century (170), journalism (73), world war 1 (88)
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Take advantage of the free images and printables from this site. The site not only provides primary sources, but maps and timelines that could also be used to supplement your lecture. Be sure to look at this site before designing any presentations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Newspaper Pictorials: WWI Rotogravures - Library of Congress
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8 to 12
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In the second decade of the twentieth century, rotogravure printing provided newspaper publishers with a new and high-quality process for reproducing images. The Library of Congress...more
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In the second decade of the twentieth century, rotogravure printing provided newspaper publishers with a new and high-quality process for reproducing images. The Library of Congress has assembled a searchable collection of these vivid illustrations as part of a photo exhibition on World War I. Flip through these images for a visual history lesson reflecting American culture, wartime sentiment, and the people and places that played a significant role in America's history during that era.
tag(s): photography (134), world war 1 (88), images (274), 20th century (170), 1900s (87), 1910s (31)
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Take advantage of the images on this site to supplement text in an ESL classroom. Include the images in your classroom and presentations to give students a visual concept to grasp on to while learning the terms and concepts of WWI.
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Berlin Wall Online
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8 to 12
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This comprehensive site covers all aspects of the Berlin Wall, from its construction in 1961 to its symbolic presence today. History students can find outstanding information in the...more
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This comprehensive site covers all aspects of the Berlin Wall, from its construction in 1961 to its symbolic presence today. History students can find outstanding information in the form of a timeline, facts and FAQs, a collection of memories from Berliners, and vintage photos.
tag(s): 1980s (21), germany (25), german (50), cold war (40)
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This site has a lot of resources that could be used in a class discussing the Cold War and how it specifically impacted what was East and West Berlin. For one, teachers can use the images to supplement a lecture or to prompt discussion. There are also eye-witness accounts in which people reflect on their experiences with either side of Berlin's wall. Open one of the transcripts on the interactive whiteboard or projector to share with the class. Have students respond in a reflection piece how a wall in the middle of their school, home or town would affect them and what their own reaction would be. This is a great way to tie the concept of the wall to something more personal and help them connect it.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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America's Founding Documents - National Archives
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7 to 12
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The National Archives has created an intriguing site that reveals some little known information about this historic document. Discover the number of signers who were born in Europe,...more
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The National Archives has created an intriguing site that reveals some little known information about this historic document. Discover the number of signers who were born in Europe, meet the signer who was a musician, and find out who was the youngest at the time of the signing. A special feature allows you to add your own signature to the document. Also includes a time line detailing the creation of the document.
tag(s): evolution (85), declaration of independence (27), american revolution (99)
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Use the "Meet the founding fathers" section as the basis of character roles for a in-class town hall meeting, recreating the events of the constitutional convention. Assign students different roles, i.e. founding fathers, and have them use the biographies of this site to allow them to research who their role was and what their beliefs were for a debate as to whether or not to sign the Declaration of Independence. If students stick to their assigned perspectives, the town-hall meeting can be a great way to review the important reasons for independence and the various perspectives that existed.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Price of Freedom - Americans at War - National Museum of American History
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7 to 12
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American military conflicts, from the War of Independence to the War in Iraq, are presented in this beautifully designed multimedia exhibit that examines their effect on American society...more
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American military conflicts, from the War of Independence to the War in Iraq, are presented in this beautifully designed multimedia exhibit that examines their effect on American society and our nation's history. Click on the interactive time line to access photographs, artifacts, and text that provide succinct and riveting overviews of each conflict. This site would make an excellent independent computer lab activity. To enhance the experience, develop some essential questions and a "road map" to guide your students - then turn them loose. Downloadable teacher's manual available. A few of the images still require Flash, however, there are many that don't and there is a lot of information to learn.
tag(s): 1940s (69), 1800s (90), 20th century (170), world war 2 (168), vietnam (41), civil war (148)
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Share this site on an interactive whiteboard or projector as an introduction to this unit or as review. The site hosts vast amounts of information about almost every major American conflict in exhibit form. Go through the exhibits with students through out the lecture as the images are of high quality and can supplement the lecture being given. This site also has valuable information for students working on research projects or papers. If thats the case, save this site as a favorite and refer students with questions to it.
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The War of 1812 - History Channel
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7 to 12
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This companion site to a History Channel special provides some outstanding background information and multimedia presentations documenting the complex and tragic events of the War of...more
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This companion site to a History Channel special provides some outstanding background information and multimedia presentations documenting the complex and tragic events of the War of 1812. Even if you don't view the program, the video clips, timelines, lists of key players, and connections to the world news of the day are worth investigating.
tag(s): 1800s (90), war of 1812 (14), pennsylvania (7)
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Open this site on the interactive whiteboard or projector to access some of the extremely informative videos that are offered about the War of 1812. The videos take several different perspectives, some from James Madison, the British, or from the eye of a historian. Select one of the videos and watch it with the class - although we highly recommend creating a follow along to accompany it.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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September 11: Bearing Witness to History - Smithsonian
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10 to 12
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This is the archived version of the virtual exhibit for September 11, 2001. It provides a collection of stories, images, and objects that represent a material record of 9/11. More ...more
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This is the archived version of the virtual exhibit for September 11, 2001. It provides a collection of stories, images, and objects that represent a material record of 9/11. More than just another 9/11 web site, this resource sensitively documents the people and stories behind the commonplace objects that survived and were carefully preserved. This is a thought-provoking, awe-inspiring site that could be used to generate a discussion about the value of material artifacts in historical interpretation. Use with AP or Honors level history students.
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The portion of this site that was the most impactful was the video posted with live footage of an ABC broadcast as the events of 9/11 were unfolding. You can access the Encyclopdeia Britanica's version of the video on YouTube here. Play the video on an interactive whiteboard or projector, for students as a way to introduce the topic. The advantage of this is it brings everyone to the same page, as some kids may not remember the details or may have forgotten the extreme emotion involved in that moment. It is a very powerful video, and really relays the significance and the pure shock on the part of airline personel (actual audio of First Responders, Air Traffic Controllers, Dispatch Personnel, Airline Employees ...) on that day. Use the video to lead into a lecture or conversation about what followed the report using the Bearing Witness to History site. Are you using blended learning in your class? Having students view the video at home and discussing it in class is perfect for blended learning if your district blocks YouTube. Whether viewing in class or at home you may want to use Moocnote, reviewed here, to add comments, links, and questions to the video.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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National Museum of the American Indian - Smithsonian
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8 to 12
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This national museum dedicated to the Native people of the Americas provides beautiful collections of online multimedia exhibitions on a variety of cultural and historical subjects....more
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This national museum dedicated to the Native people of the Americas provides beautiful collections of online multimedia exhibitions on a variety of cultural and historical subjects. The Education (under Lesson Plans) link offers a search feature that can include the Featured Nation. Choose lessons from Art, English Language Arts, History/Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science. Also find downloadable classroom guides and gentle suggestions on how to avoid stereotyping when teaching your students about Native American culture. Although the site strongly emphasizes artistic contributions of Native Americans, several exhibits examine the tragic loss of native traditions at the hands of social reformers.
tag(s): native americans (169)
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Use the images on this site to create a picture walk in your classroom during a unit on Native American culture. Select 10-15 of the more descriptive and diverse images, hanging them around the classroom in different places. Have students rotate around the classroom, moving every 30-45 seconds jotting down what they see in each image. At the end of the walk, have a class discussion based on what students saw in the images and what the walk has portrayed about Native American culture in the time period being studied. This is a great way to introduce the unit in a non-lecture format.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Nostalgia Central
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8 to 12
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Students can gain insight into the fads, fashions, movies, and music that formed the fabric of America during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Year-by-year synopses feature calendars that...more
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Students can gain insight into the fads, fashions, movies, and music that formed the fabric of America during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Year-by-year synopses feature calendars that highlight political and cultural events. This is a great resource for gaining an understanding of American life during the mid to late 20th century.
tag(s): 20th century (170), 1950s (36), 1980s (21), 1970s (30), 1960s (54)
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Use this site to teach students about the counter-culture movement of the 60's in a non-lecture format. Use this site on the interactive whiteboard to showcase popular culture in that decade. This would be a great resource for a US history course focusing on the modern century.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Vote: The Machinery of Democracy - Smithsonian
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7 to 12
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Voting methods in the United States are examined in this beautifully designed on-line exhibit created by the Museum of American History. The varied practices within individual states...more
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Voting methods in the United States are examined in this beautifully designed on-line exhibit created by the Museum of American History. The varied practices within individual states are explored as well as the historical evolution of our ballots and voting systems. Use this site to help students understand the Florida 2000 crisis, as well as the role technology and innovation have played in shaping our experiences at the polls. Although this resource was created for the 2000 election, the background information is valuable for teaching about elections in general and for comparing elections as part of U.S. history. There is a lot of information to learn from this site, even though some of this site requires Flash.
tag(s): civics (142), electoral college (24), elections (92), college (37)
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Use the interactive exhibition portion of this site as a learning center or station during a unit on the US election process. (extra bonus if your class is specifically studying the 2000 election!) Have cooperative learning groups create podcasts demonstrating their understanding of one of the concepts. Use a site such as podOmatic.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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