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Primary Source Analysis Tool - Library for Congress
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6 to 12
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The Primary Source Analysis Tool is a graphic organizer for students. The graphic organizer includes three sections titled: Observe, Reflect, Question, Further Investigation, and Additional...more
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The Primary Source Analysis Tool is a graphic organizer for students. The graphic organizer includes three sections titled: Observe, Reflect, Question, Further Investigation, and Additional Notes. This document can be either downloaded or added to your Google Drive. You can also edit the document directly by clicking the three dots in the top-right corner and selecting Annotate.
tag(s): graphic organizers (57), primary sources (134)
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Print and share this tool for students to use when evaluating a primary source document. Students can then share their finished graphic organizer with Lino, reviewed here for others to view or include it as a supplement to a writing assignment or research project.
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We Are America - We Are America Project
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4 to 12
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The We Are America Project is a student-centered national initiative that partners with teachers and young people to explore and define what it means to be American through personal...more
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The We Are America Project is a student-centered national initiative that partners with teachers and young people to explore and define what it means to be American through personal storytelling and reflection. The website features a growing library of student-authored stories that highlight diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, making it a rich resource for discussions about identity, immigration, community, and belonging. Educator resources include conversation guides and supports for using these stories as classroom texts, helping students connect personal narratives to broader themes in history and social studies. This project encourages meaningful dialogue and critical thinking, giving students a voice in shaping a national conversation about American identity.
tag(s): communities (40), critical thinking (179), diversity (55), identity (39), immigration (85), narrative (16), perspective (30), stories and storytelling (75)
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Have students read a few student stories from the site and then participate in small-group discussions about shared experiences, differences, and what makes people feel included in a community. Students can write their own "We Are America"-style stories about their backgrounds, family traditions, or meaningful life experiences, connecting personal identity to broader social themes. Create a bulletin board or digital display using Padlet, reviewed here where students post quotes, drawings, or summaries that represent what "We Are America" means to them.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Declaration of Independence Turns 250 - Florida Joint Center for Citizenship
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6 to 12
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On July 4, 2026, the Declaration of Independence will mark its 250th anniversary. In partnership with C-SPAN Classroom, the Florida Joint Center for Citizenship features nine lessons...more
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On July 4, 2026, the Declaration of Independence will mark its 250th anniversary. In partnership with C-SPAN Classroom, the Florida Joint Center for Citizenship features nine lessons that will allow students to learn America's story, the founding principles, and its continued quest for a "more perfect union." Lessons will allow students to analyze primary and secondary sources and review concepts such as contextualization, comparison, evaluation, and analysis. Monthly professional learning webinars for educators to gain a deeper understanding of the perspectives are also shared on the site. Finally, a General Pacing Guide and a Florida Pacing Guide are available.
tag(s): american revolution (92), declaration of independence (18), primary sources (134)
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Students can use all the resources that are provided with each lesson. Students can use ToonyTool, reviewed here to create a comic about the founding principles of the Declaration of Independence. Students can create a timeline of events leading up to the creation of the Declaration of Independence using the Timelines tool by Read Write Think, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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BUILD Celebrates Juneteenth - BUILD
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6 to 12
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BUILD Celebrates Juneteenth showcases what the Black Affinity Group feels about the meaning of Juneteenth. The site features four short YouTube videos that share the meaning...more
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BUILD Celebrates Juneteenth showcases what the Black Affinity Group feels about the meaning of Juneteenth. The site features four short YouTube videos that share the meaning of Juneteenth. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos will not be viewable.
tag(s): african american (130), holidays (285), Juneteenth (33)
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Students can compare and contrast the different perspectives shared using the 3 Circle Venn Diagram by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here. Students can use Online Voice Recorder, reviewed here to share a summary of Juneteenth. Finally, students can interview someone who would like to share what Juneteenth means to them.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teaching Juneteenth and the Meaning of Freedom - National Education Association
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K to 12
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The NEA's resource page for Juneteenth provides a curated collection of lesson plans, videos, and background readings designed to help K-12 educators teach the complex history of emancipation...more
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The NEA's resource page for Juneteenth provides a curated collection of lesson plans, videos, and background readings designed to help K-12 educators teach the complex history of emancipation and the enduring legacy of slavery. It emphasizes the importance of an honest and accurate American history curriculum, offering tools (and books and videos) for different grade levels to explore themes of resilience, the struggle for racial equity, and the transition from enslavement to citizenship.
tag(s): african american (130), holidays (285), Juneteenth (33)
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Students can use Witty Comics, reviewed here to create a comic about the history of Juneteenth. Students can compare and contrast books about Juneteenth using the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here. Students can create a virtual bulletin board using Stormboard, reviewed here sharing facts that they learned about Juneteenth.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Juneteenth Resources for Students of All Ages - Graduation Alliance
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K to 12
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Explore this teacher-friendly collection of books, videos, and learning resources designed to help students better understand the history and significance of Juneteenth. The site organizes...more
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Explore this teacher-friendly collection of books, videos, and learning resources designed to help students better understand the history and significance of Juneteenth. The site organizes recommendations by grade bands (K-5, 6-8, and 9-12), making it easy for educators to locate age-appropriate materials that explore emancipation, freedom, African American history, and the ongoing importance of Juneteenth celebrations. Resources include read-alouds, historical nonfiction, poetry, interactive stories, songs, and educational videos from sources such as Sesame Street and PBS. Teachers can use the collection to support social studies, reading comprehension, media literacy, cultural awareness, and classroom discussions connected to history, citizenship, and diversity.
tag(s): african american (130), holidays (285), Juneteenth (33), poetry (196)
In the Classroom
Watch one of the educational videos suggested on the page, such as a PBS or Sesame Street resource, and lead a class discussion about freedom, equality, and why Juneteenth is still celebrated today. Create a poetry and art activity in which students read poems connected to freedom or perseverance, then design an illustration, collage, or symbolic artwork that represents the meaning of Juneteenth. Extend learning through a community connection project by having students interview family or community members about traditions, celebrations, or important historical events they remember. Students can compile responses into a class book, a podcast with Buzzsprout, reviewed here, or a bulletin board display about remembrance and community history.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Juneteenth Lesson Plan: Resources for ELA & Social Studies - Newsela
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K to 12
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Newsela offers a collection of Juneteenth lesson ideas and resources designed to help teachers explore the history, significance, and lasting impact of Juneteenth through ELA and social...more
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Newsela offers a collection of Juneteenth lesson ideas and resources designed to help teachers explore the history, significance, and lasting impact of Juneteenth through ELA and social studies instruction. The article includes differentiated reading materials, multimedia analysis activities, primary sources, historical speeches, videos, timelines, and discussion prompts that help students build background knowledge while strengthening literacy and critical thinking skills. Teachers can find lessons connected to emancipation, the Emancipation Proclamation, Frederick Douglass, Black history, and modern conversations about freedom and equality. The site also highlights ready-to-use text sets and classroom activities that support culturally responsive teaching and cross-curricular learning for elementary through high school students.
tag(s): african american (130), differentiation (92), holidays (285), Juneteenth (33), multimedia (62)
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Have students read a differentiated Newsela article about Juneteenth and create a timeline using Padlet, reviewed here showing important events leading to the end of slavery in the United States. Students can add illustrations, key vocabulary, and cause-and-effect relationships. Create a classroom "Freedom Quilt" project where students design quilt squares representing themes such as freedom, resilience, equality, family, or community. Combine the squares into a collaborative classroom display. Have students compare Juneteenth celebrations today with other national holidays by using a graphic organizer using the 2 and 3 Interactive Venn Diagrams by Class Tools, reviewed here to examine traditions, historical significance, symbols, music, food, and community events.
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Activities and Crafts to Honor Juneteenth - Mom.com
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K to 8
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Discover meaningful ways to help children learn about the history and significance of Juneteenth through crafts, books, music, food, and community activities. The article includes hands-on...more
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Discover meaningful ways to help children learn about the history and significance of Juneteenth through crafts, books, music, food, and community activities. The article includes hands-on projects such as creating Juneteenth and Pan-African flags, making African-inspired drums, exploring picture books, visiting museums, and attending local celebrations. The resource encourages age-appropriate conversations about freedom, culture, resilience, and African American history while offering engaging ideas to incorporate into social studies, art, literacy, and family or classroom celebrations.
tag(s): african american (130), crafts (111), holidays (285), Juneteenth (33)
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Students can create Juneteenth or Pan-African flags while learning about the colors, symbols, and history connected to the celebration. After creating their flags, students can write a short explanation describing the meaning behind the designs and colors they used. Students can design and decorate African-inspired drums or other rhythm instruments, then explore how music and celebration have played important roles in African American culture and traditions throughout history. Create a classroom Juneteenth museum walk where students research important people, events, foods, music, or traditions connected to Juneteenth and present their findings through posters, artifacts, or digital slideshows using Canva Edu, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Memorial Day Lessons - Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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K to 12
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The Congressional Medal of Honor Society Memorial Day Lessons page provides teachers with a collection of ready-to-use lesson plans and activities designed to help students understand...more
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The Congressional Medal of Honor Society Memorial Day Lessons page provides teachers with a collection of ready-to-use lesson plans and activities designed to help students understand the meaning of Memorial Day and the concept of sacrifice. The site organizes resources by grade level, offering elementary lessons on topics like the symbolism of the "White Table," the history of the American flag, and the significance of poppies, as well as secondary lessons that explore real stories of Medal of Honor recipients and themes of courage, memory, and service. Additional materials include videos, webinars, and suggested activities such as participating in the National Moment of Remembrance, making it a meaningful resource for integrating history, character education, and civic responsibility into classroom instruction.
tag(s): holidays (285), memorial day (27), veterans (37)
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Have students watch a short video about a Medal of Honor recipient included in the lesson. Pause at key moments and ask students to jot down traits like courage, sacrifice, and perseverance. Follow with a class discussion or turn-and-talk to build comprehension and empathy. Have students learn about the National Moment of Remembrance and plan a simple class observance. Assign small groups to explore symbols of Memorial Day (poppies, flags, the White Table). Students can create a mini-poster or digital slide using Canva Edu reviewed here explaining the meaning and historical significance, then present them to the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Memorial Day Activities That Take Ten Minutes or Less - Literacy in Focus
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4 to 8
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View this collection of quick, low-prep Memorial Day activities designed specifically for upper elementary and middle school classrooms. The resource is especially helpful for teachers...more
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View this collection of quick, low-prep Memorial Day activities designed specifically for upper elementary and middle school classrooms. The resource is especially helpful for teachers during the busy end-of-year period, offering short activities that can be completed in about ten minutes while still teaching the meaning and history of Memorial Day. Ideas include watching a brief informational video with guiding questions, analyzing poetry such as "In Flanders Fields," completing close-reading tasks, exploring symbolism through art, comparing Memorial Day and Veterans Day, analyzing quotes, and responding to writing prompts. Overall, the site emphasizes meaningful, engaging ways to build students' understanding of remembrance, gratitude, and the holiday's significance without requiring extensive planning or class time.
tag(s): holidays (285), memorial day (27), poetry (196), veterans (37)
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Introduce students to the poem In Flanders Fields by John McCrae. Students can identify imagery, tone, and theme, then discuss how the poem connects to the purpose of Memorial Day. Have students create a Venn diagram using the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here comparing Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Provide students with a short informational passage about Memorial Day. Have them annotate for key ideas, unfamiliar vocabulary, and important details.
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Reading Trek: They Called Us Enemy - TeachersFirst
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7 to 12
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based upon George Takei's graphic memoir They Called Us Enemy. Use the integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here,...more
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based upon George Takei's graphic memoir They Called Us Enemy. Use the integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here, along with the accompanying Teachers' Guide that includes lesson activities, map extensions, and more. This powerful memoir shares Takei's childhood experience during World War II as his family is forcibly removed from their home and placed in Japanese American internment camps, highlighting both the injustices they faced and their resilience. The story blends personal narrative with historical context, making it ideal for grades 7-12. Activities in the Teachers' Guide connect to the Common Core ELA Standards, Social Studies standards, and Social Justice Standards, encouraging students to analyze historical events, explore themes of identity and justice, and reflect on the impact of prejudice and civil rights in American history
tag(s): 1940s (70), immigrants (51), japan (62), world war 2 (169)
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Have students design an infographic using Infographic Presentation Templates, reviewed here that raises awareness about Japanese American incarceration. They can include quotes, historical facts, and a message about justice and the importance of remembering history. Have students script and record a podcast episode with Podomatic, reviewed here as if interviewing George Takei or another person from the camps. Encourage connections to modern-day issues of civil rights and identity. Using comic templates from the Free Comic Maker by Adobe, reviewed here, students can recreate or extend scenes from camp life.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cinco de Mayo | All About the Holidays - PBS LearningMedia
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3 to 8
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This resource from PBS LearningMedia provides a short, student-friendly video and supporting materials that introduce the history and significance of Cinco de Mayo as part of the "All...more
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This resource from PBS LearningMedia provides a short, student-friendly video and supporting materials that introduce the history and significance of Cinco de Mayo as part of the "All About the Holidays" series. It explains the holiday's origins, including the Battle of Puebla, and highlights how it is celebrated and why it is important in both Mexico and the United States. Designed for classroom use, the resource combines visual storytelling with accessible explanations to help students build background knowledge and cultural understanding. Teachers can easily integrate it into social studies or ELA lessons as a quick introduction or discussion starter, making it a useful multimedia tool for engaging learners.
tag(s): cinco de mayo (29), cultures (292), holidays (285), mexico (70)
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After viewing, have students create a simple timeline of the Battle of Puebla using the Timeline Tool by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here, sequencing key events and explaining why the victory was important. Have students identify causes (the French invasion, Mexican resistance) and effects (the victory at Puebla, cultural celebrations) to deepen their comprehension of historical relationships. Facilitate a class discussion comparing how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Mexico and the United States, encouraging students to consider cultural perspectives and avoid stereotypes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Festive Cinco de Mayo Recipes for Kids - I'm a Chef Too!
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K to 8
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Discover recipes and ideas for Cinco de Mayo. The site begins by explaining Cinco de Mayo, why you should cook for the holiday, cooking expectations, and tips for success. Appetizers,...more
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Discover recipes and ideas for Cinco de Mayo. The site begins by explaining Cinco de Mayo, why you should cook for the holiday, cooking expectations, and tips for success. Appetizers, snacks, main courses, and desserts are shared. Recipes include ideas about how kids can help and what they can learn. In addition, the site ties STEM, math, and art to ideas for counting, sorting, music, movement, and more.
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tag(s): cinco de mayo (29), cooking (34)
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Create a virtual cookbook using Padlet, reviewed here. Have students create a timeline to share the steps in a recipe. Use Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here to create step-by-step directions for each recipe. Students can use ScreenPal, reviewed here to record themselves cooking.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Recipe Theme: Cinco de Mayo - Healthy School Recipes
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K to 12
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Healthy School Recipes features recipes to make for Cinco de Mayo. Some recipes include: Arroz con Fideo, Spicy Sweet Potato Enchiladas, Black Bean and Wild Blueberry Tacos, Beef Flautas,...more
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Healthy School Recipes features recipes to make for Cinco de Mayo. Some recipes include: Arroz con Fideo, Spicy Sweet Potato Enchiladas, Black Bean and Wild Blueberry Tacos, Beef Flautas, and many more. Each recipe includes a brief description, ingredients, instructions, serving size, recipe notes, and nutritional facts per serving.
tag(s): cinco de mayo (29), cooking (34)
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Create a class cookbook using Book Creator, reviewed here. Have students use ScreenPal, reviewed here to record themselves preparing the recipe. Have students use Mentimeter, reviewed here to describe the taste of the food with one adjective.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The 39 Clues: Online Field Trip - National Museum of American History
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4 to 7
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The 39 Clues: Decoding History is an educational field trip video featuring bestselling author David Baldacci, who guides students through the National Museum of American History to...more
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The 39 Clues: Decoding History is an educational field trip video featuring bestselling author David Baldacci, who guides students through the National Museum of American History to explore history through the lens of the The 39 Clues book series. In this webcast-style experience, Baldacci connects real artifacts and historical concepts with the mysteries and themes from the series, helping students see how evidence and inquiry drive understanding of the past. The video encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and engagement with primary sources, making it a great support resource for history and literacy lessons. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
tag(s): mysteries (27), virtual field trips (139)
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Pair the video with a close reading of an excerpt from The 39 Clues, asking students to identify how historical facts weave into the fictional plot. Show short clips from the video and pause to have students predict how each artifact connects to historical events or clues in a mystery. Challenge students to create their own clue based on a real historical figure or artifact, including a short explanation of its significance, and create a similar video webcast-style experience using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A VISUAL HISTORY national archives and records administration 1940-1963 - National Archives and Records Administration
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4 to 12
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This visual history collection from the National Archives and Records Administration provides political cartoons from 1940 to 1963, covering important events such as World War II, the...more
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This visual history collection from the National Archives and Records Administration provides political cartoons from 1940 to 1963, covering important events such as World War II, the early Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, and the presidency of John F. Kennedy. Before each section, view the blurb to learn about events occuring during that time period.
tag(s): 1940s (70), 1950s (33), 1960s (54), civil rights (217), cold war (39), comics and cartoons (61), kennedy (25), primary sources (134), world war 2 (169)
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Show students one historical photo from the collection and have them write what they notice, wonder, and infer. Students can discuss what the image shows, what time period it might be from, and what questions they still have. Give students a historical image without the description and have students write their own caption explaining what they think is happening. Assign students different events from 1940 to 1963 and have them create a timeline using images from the site and MyLens, reviewed here.
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Beyond the Battlefield: A Virtual Field Trip - Museum of the American Revolution
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2 to 8
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Beyond the Battlefield: A Virtual Field Trip is a free, engaging online experience from the Museum of the American Revolution that brings the American Revolution to life. Hosted by...more
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Beyond the Battlefield: A Virtual Field Trip is a free, engaging online experience from the Museum of the American Revolution that brings the American Revolution to life. Hosted by author Lauren Tarshis, the tour introduces students to real artifacts and stories of young people from the era, with a downloadable classroom kit that includes vocabulary and discussion questions to support instruction in grades 2-8.
tag(s): 1700s (38), american revolution (92), battles (19), virtual field trips (139)
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Watch the virtual field trip as a whole class, pausing to discuss artifacts and asking students to predict each object's use during the American Revolution. Have students write a short journal entry from the perspective of a child living during the Revolutionary era using details from the virtual tour. Create the journal digitally using Book Creator, reviewed here or Write Reader, reviewed here. Create a vocabulary station using terms from the classroom kit to build background knowledge and reinforce content-area language.
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MapMaker - National Geographic
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4 to 12
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The MapMaker Launch Guide from National Geographic offers MapMaker, a free, web-based digital mapping tool developed in collaboration with Esri. Designed for educators, students, and...more
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The MapMaker Launch Guide from National Geographic offers MapMaker, a free, web-based digital mapping tool developed in collaboration with Esri. Designed for educators, students, and National Geographic Explorers, the platform provides an intuitive interface with features such as autosave, location search, and annotation tools, including pins, lines, shapes, and labels. The guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating, editing, saving, exporting, and sharing custom maps. It also supports standards-aligned instruction across geography, science, math, literacy, and social studies. With classroom-ready resources, FAQs, and video tutorials, MapMaker helps students build spatial thinking, critical reasoning, and data analysis skills through interactive map-based learning.
tag(s): critical thinking (179), data (213), map skills (69), maps (224)
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Have students create a personalized digital map of their local community. They can mark locations such as their school, library, parks, and cultural landmarks with pins, shapes, and labels. Explore global climate patterns by turning on different data layers (e.g., temperature, precipitation, vegetation). Students can compare regions, make observations, and write claims backed by map evidence about how geography influences climate. Have students research a historical event or time period (e.g., westward expansion, ancient civilizations, migration routes) and create a map showing locations from that time, with modern overlays to compare past and present geography. Have students choose a topic (such as a natural disaster, an explorer's journey, or a cultural region) and create a digital map that tells a story using pins and custom labels. Each pin includes facts, images, or student-written summaries to encourage research and multimedia integration.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Native Americans' Complex Contributions to Military History - American Battlefield Trust
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6 to 12
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The American Battlefield Trust's "Here from the Start: Native Americans' Complex Contributions to Military History" illuminates the deep and multifaceted role Indigenous peoples have...more
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The American Battlefield Trust's "Here from the Start: Native Americans' Complex Contributions to Military History" illuminates the deep and multifaceted role Indigenous peoples have played in shaping early American conflicts, from the colonial wars through the Civil War. Highlighting figures such as Lt. Col. Ely S. Parker and groups like the Cherokee and Navajo code talkers, the resource charts how tribes participated, resisted, and sometimes suffered greatly across pivotal moments in US history. It also emphasizes ongoing preservation efforts at notable sites once inhabited by Native Americans or that witnessed their service in places like Sand Creek, Cabin Creek, Wood Lake, and Chattanooga in partnership with tribal communities.
tag(s): battles (19), native americans (130)
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Have students create a map using Google My Maps reviewed here showing locations of key battles or military sites involving Native American tribes, identifying which tribes were involved and their roles in the conflict. Assign students to research key individuals mentioned, such as Lt. Col. Ely S. Parker or the Navajo Code Talkers. Students can present short biographies using Sutori reviewed here explaining their contributions to US military history. Provide students with primary source quotes or documents related to Native American military service and ask them to analyze the perspectives, motivations, and consequences reflected in the text.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Juneteenth Gathering - Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility
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5 to 8
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The Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility hosts A Juneteenth Gathering. The website includes an Introduction to Juneteenth, Resources, a Juneteenth Circle, Closing,...more
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The Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility hosts A Juneteenth Gathering. The website includes an Introduction to Juneteenth, Resources, a Juneteenth Circle, Closing, an Extended Learning Activity, Additional Resources, and NYC Juneteenth Events.
tag(s): holidays (285), Juneteenth (33)
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Students can create a word cloud using WordClouds, reviewed here to describe Juneteenth. Students can use Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here to create a timeline of how Juneteenth became a national holiday. Students can learn more about Juneteenth by using Kidrex, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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