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Red Files - PBS
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6 to 12
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From the PBS series of the same name. The site chronicles the cold war spying duel between the Russian KGB and the western intelligence services. Seductive design and captioning will...more
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From the PBS series of the same name. The site chronicles the cold war spying duel between the Russian KGB and the western intelligence services. Seductive design and captioning will attract the "spy freaks" in your class!
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Use this site as a learning center or station during a lesson or unit on the cold war. There is a LOT of information on this sites so teachers can either try to incorporate on several different days or tailor the center to focus on one specific aspect of the KGB. In order to better guide students through the site, we recommend creating a follow-along. For help making easy graphic organizers, try Mindomo, (reviewed here).You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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The American 1950s - University of Pennsylvania
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6 to 12
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A look at American politics and society in the 1950s - from the University of Pennsylvania. ...more
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A look at American politics and society in the 1950s - from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Academy of Achievement: Virtual Museum
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5 to 12
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Listen to interviews and learn the unique traits of outstanding Americans of Achievement from the 20th century. Achievers are sorted by areas of expertise and by personality traits...more
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Listen to interviews and learn the unique traits of outstanding Americans of Achievement from the 20th century. Achievers are sorted by areas of expertise and by personality traits such as passion or perseverance. This site could inspire a unit on biography or great Americans.
tag(s): 20th century (168), biographies (96)
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Use the achievement TV segments to supplement almost any unit during a US history classroom. There's also tv segments that could easily be used in a language arts, science or art class. Really interesting segments - and in regards to history, a great way to add more of a multicultural perspective to your curriculum.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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World War II Poster Collection - Northwestern University
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6 to 12
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A collection of posters from the war years, combined with a search engine and index. ...more
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A collection of posters from the war years, combined with a search engine and index.
tag(s): world war 2 (169)
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Use the images on this site to create a visual discovery activity in your classroom, introducing the topic of propaganda in wartime, or even a lesson on Nationalism. Select 3-5 images from this site, choosing the most powerful and moving images. Placing the images on individual slides, allow students 1-2 minutes to observe each image. During that time period, students should be taking notes based on what they observe, predict and infer about each image. The more powerful and detailed the image is, the more information students can take out. After the class has observed all the chosen images, have a class discussion based on the notes students took. This is a great way to introduce content in a way that gets students thinking, as well as avoiding the typical lecture format. In concerns to WWII, this activity might be even more powerful if the posters were from different countries and students had to compare and contrast the posters afterwards. This will encourage some of the critical thinking skills that are so useful in history.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What Did You Do in the War, Grandma?
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7 to 12
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This is a collection of oral history information compiled by high school students in Rhode Island as a class project. Well-done student effort. ...more
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This is a collection of oral history information compiled by high school students in Rhode Island as a class project. Well-done student effort.
tag(s): women (189), world war 2 (169)
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Use the timeline on this site to guide your class through the events of WWII. It is primarily focused on Womens history, but the content is well-researched and pertinent to a classroom studying WWII. Open this site on the interactive whiteboard or projector and maneuver through it during your lecture.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Voices of the Holocaust
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6 to 12
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Illinois Institute of Technology hosts this site, developed to share first-hand experiences of holocaust survivors. The site is particularly interesting, because the memories were collected...more
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Illinois Institute of Technology hosts this site, developed to share first-hand experiences of holocaust survivors. The site is particularly interesting, because the memories were collected only a year or so after the end of the war, and were transcribed verbatim by interviewers. The result is a collection of several dozen interviews which are remarkable for their clarity. This site would be a great primary resource for any holocaust study.
tag(s): holocaust (41), world war 2 (169)
In the Classroom
These very powerful and graphic interviews from Dr. Boder could be extremely beneficial to a class studying the Holocaust - as long as the maturity level of your students is high enough to be able to take the content seriously. Have students listen to an interview as a starter or introduction to a unit or lesson on the genocide. Have the audio playing as students are coming into the class, with instructions written on the board explaining what the clip is and what students are to do while it's playing. Some teachers prefer for students to listen and reflect afterwards OR take notes of the audio for a class discussion afterwards. Regardless of what you choose, be sure students understand so that you can quickly move on to a discussion of the audio and how it represents what happened to victims of the Holocaust. Teachers could easily incorporate the interviews into learning centers, a cooperative group exercise or as a writing prompt to close the unit with. An excellent resource for any history teacher covering WWII.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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U-Boat U-505 - Chicago Museum of Science
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6 to 12
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We're not sure how a German submarine ended up at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, but this site will tell you about it. The contents include both an ...more
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We're not sure how a German submarine ended up at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, but this site will tell you about it. The contents include both an on-line tour of the boat and background information on the role of the U-boats in World War II, and what life was like inside these machines. Great fodder for a report or research project.
tag(s): museums (52), world war 2 (169)
In the Classroom
Within the learning tools portion of the site are some brief but interesting interactive games that would make for great learning centers or stations during a lesson on the atlantic front of WWII as well as a lesson on the new technology that was being utilized by either side. Allow students to complete the site individually on classroom computers - just be sure to save it as a favorite on the computer to allow for easier retrieval of the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Kent State Shootings - Kent State University
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6 to 12
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This site commemorates the shootings of students at Kent State University during Vietnam war protests in 1974. ...more
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This site commemorates the shootings of students at Kent State University during Vietnam war protests in 1974.
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Women Soldiers of the Civil War - National Archives
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Explore this fascinating online exhibit from the National Archives to learn about the often-overlooked role of women soldiers during the Civil War. Many people assume that women only...more
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Explore this fascinating online exhibit from the National Archives to learn about the often-overlooked role of women soldiers during the Civil War. Many people assume that women only served as nurses during the war, but this article reveals the stories of women who disguised themselves as men, adopted male identities, and enlisted as soldiers. Through historical photographs, primary sources, and engaging background information, students can examine issues of identity, courage, and equality, as well as the challenges women faced during this period. This resource works well for Civil War studies, women's history lessons, primary-source analysis, and discussions of rights and opportunities throughout American history.
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Historical photographs and illustrations can spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and help students connect emotionally to events from the past. This activity uses the article's powerful visuals to engage students in observation, questioning, and discussion before revealing the historical details behind the images. Begin by sharing only the photographs and illustrations on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Display one image at a time and invite students to closely examine the details, make inferences, and discuss what the image might reveal about life during the Civil War. Encourage students to ask questions such as why some women disguised themselves as soldiers, what challenges women may have faced during this time, and how common these situations might have been. After students have had time to analyze and discuss the visuals, guide them through the article to uncover the historical context and accurate information behind the images. Starting with observation and questioning helps students think critically, engage emotionally with the topic, and build curiosity before reading. This activity would work especially well during a Civil War unit, a study of women's history and rights, or lessons focused on primary source analysis and historical inquiry.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Photos from the Library of Congress - Library of Congress
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This site offers examples from the Library of Congress collection of civil war photos by Matthew Brady and other photographers of the era. ...more
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This site offers examples from the Library of Congress collection of civil war photos by Matthew Brady and other photographers of the era.
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Useful as an introduction to the use of primary source materials in teaching history.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Lesson Unit: Choices and Commitments - National Park Service
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The National Park Service created this extensive lesson unit to help students understand the Civil War from a soldier's perspective. The unit uses lots of primary sources, and provides...more
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The National Park Service created this extensive lesson unit to help students understand the Civil War from a soldier's perspective. The unit uses lots of primary sources, and provides an opportunity for a creative response to the lesson content.
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There is enough background information that teachers have several different options for presenting the material. This unit could form the basis for several weeks' study of the Civil War.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Women in World History
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A collection of information and resources on famous women through history. ...more
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A collection of information and resources on famous women through history.
tag(s): women (189)
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Take advantage of the free lesson plans and resources put together on this website! There are also biographies of important women in history that could benefit a class more geared towards social history. Use the appropriate biographies to supplement the normal topics they would belong to.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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4000 years of women in Science
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A site that explores the discoveries of women around the world, both past and present. Here's a great starting point for those who may not realize the extent of women's ...more
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A site that explores the discoveries of women around the world, both past and present. Here's a great starting point for those who may not realize the extent of women's contributions through the ages.
tag(s): women (189)
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Use these biographies on this site to assist students working on research projects or papers about women in science. The lists are in ABC order and would be a great addition to a class wiki or web page, allowing students to access the information both in and out of the classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Women's History - The History Channel
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6 to 12
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The popular cable channel's women's history site provides images, content, and links to related resources. Find topics such as The History of Mother's Day, How Women Used Christmas...more
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The popular cable channel's women's history site provides images, content, and links to related resources. Find topics such as The History of Mother's Day, How Women Used Christmas to Fight Slavery, Mother Theresa, and many others. Each article has links with images and more information about the people and time for the chosen topic.
tag(s): women (189), womenchangemaker (78), womens suffrage (64), world war 2 (169)
In the Classroom
This site has plenty of relatively short videos that could easily be played in class to supplement lecture. For a unit on WWII, play the short 3-minute video about the Women Auxiliary Corp on the interactive whiteboard or projector. Short and sweet, the video addresses what the domestic front was like and addresses the issues of women's rights simultaneously. Have students watch the video and then hold a class discussion as to the differences seen in the WAC video and videos that they might have seen concerning the men's army. After the discussion, have students create venn diagrams highlighting the differences. Use an online tool such as Interactive Two Circle Venn Diagram.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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National American Woman Suffrage Association Collection - Library of Congress
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This collection of original documents and images from the Library of Congress traces the evolution of women's suffrage from the early 19th century through the 1920s. While there are...more
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This collection of original documents and images from the Library of Congress traces the evolution of women's suffrage from the early 19th century through the 1920s. While there are many texts and writings, the images are the most approachable element of this site, which could form the basis for many sorts of research presentation.
tag(s): women (189), womens suffrage (64)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a resource for students working on research projects or papers about a suffragette or suffragism. Consider having students create a multimedia presentation to showcase what they learned. Enhance learning by using Genially, reviewed here, where they will choices for the format of their presentation. Teachers can also use the primary sources on this site to find images an texts that can supplement your textbook material during a lesson or unit on women's suffrage. American History teachers will find plenty of materials in this site that can be incorporated into their classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Women's Suffrage Time Line - Library of Congress
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The Library of Congress created this "just the facts" timeline to introduce the people and events of the American suffrage movement. There are links to archival images of many of ...more
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The Library of Congress created this "just the facts" timeline to introduce the people and events of the American suffrage movement. There are links to archival images of many of the personalities. Great for sorting out who did what, and when.
tag(s): women (189), womens suffrage (64)
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Separate students into partners, and have the kids select what the think are the 5 most important events in the history of women's suffrage. For added interest, you could have the students illustrate the events that they selected.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Atomic Memories - The Exploratorium
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This site presents and elegant, powerful photoessay showing the devastation caused by the bombing of Nagasaki. The photos were taken only a day or two after the event, and are ...more
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This site presents and elegant, powerful photoessay showing the devastation caused by the bombing of Nagasaki. The photos were taken only a day or two after the event, and are offered with only enough commentary to give them context. Local sensibilities vary, so please preview this one before using.
tag(s): atomic bomb (7), world war 2 (169)
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Use the images on this site to create a visual discovery activity in your classroom, introducing the topic of the atomic bomb and its use at the end WWII. Select 3-5 images from this site, choosing the most powerful and moving images. Placing the images on individual slides, allow students 1-2 minutes to observe each image. During that time period, students should be taking notes based on what they observe, predict and infer about each image. The more powerful and detailed the image is, the more information students can take out. After the class has observed all the chosen images, have a class discussion based on the notes students took. This is a great way to introduce content in a way that gets students thinking, as well as avoiding the typical lecture format.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Private Art - A collection of letters to and from home
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This is a collection of letters exchanged between one soldier and his family. The material is indexed chronologically and is easy to retrieve and use, though the site is probably ...more
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This is a collection of letters exchanged between one soldier and his family. The material is indexed chronologically and is easy to retrieve and use, though the site is probably more technically complex than necessary. Nice use of graphics and illustrations.
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Pearl Harbor - Battleship Row
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This on-line collections aerial photos of Pear Harbor will interest younger students, and older users will want to read the first-hand accounts of the Pearl Harbor attack from survivors....more
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This on-line collections aerial photos of Pear Harbor will interest younger students, and older users will want to read the first-hand accounts of the Pearl Harbor attack from survivors. There are also links to related content about Japanese and American forces during the conflict.
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Use the images on this site to create a visual discovery activity in your classroom, introducing the events of Pearl Harbor to students. Select 3-5 images from this site, choosing the most powerful and moving images. Placing the images on individual slides, allow students 1-2 minutes to observe each image. During that time period, students should be taking notes based on what they observe, predict and infer about each image. The more powerful and detailed the image is, the more information students can take out. After the class has observed all the chosen images, have a class discussion based on the notes students took. This is a great way to introduce content in a way that gets students thinking, as well as avoiding the typical lecture format.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Attack on Pearl Harbor - National Geographic
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The National Geographic's visually attractive presentation on the Pearl Harbor attack includes several resources that could easily be adapted for instructional purposes, and the interest...more
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The National Geographic's visually attractive presentation on the Pearl Harbor attack includes several resources that could easily be adapted for instructional purposes, and the interest in first-person accounts and recollections could be adapted for many different subjects. This site could also be a nice resource for student research and reports.
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Use the "aerial view of Pearl Harbor" on this site as a learning center or station during a lesson on the attack on Pearl Harbor. Students can view the image and read the information in cooperative learning groups or individually, although because there is a lot of information - we recommend creating a follow-along to highlight for students what's most important. For help creating graphic organizers, we recommend trying Graphic Organizer Maker, (reviewed here).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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