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Independence National Historic Park - National Park Service
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1 to 12
This site created by the National Parks Service features various symbols of democracy and freedom which are housed in Philadelphia. This site offers ways to view the items as well ...more
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This site created by the National Parks Service features various symbols of democracy and freedom which are housed in Philadelphia. This site offers ways to view the items as well as plan a trip.
Boston Freedom Trail - National Park Service
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1 to 12National Park Service's site on the Boston Freedom Trail and Guided Tours. ...more
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National Park Service's site on the Boston Freedom Trail and Guided Tours.
tag(s): american revolution (82)
NPS for Teachers - National Park Service
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1 to 12The National Park Service Resources for teachers is a site you won't want to miss. First, find resources by subject, grade level, or common core standards; or use the search ...more
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The National Park Service Resources for teachers is a site you won't want to miss. First, find resources by subject, grade level, or common core standards; or use the search bar for specific topics like Virtual field trips, George Washington, biology, geometry, or any topic you need. Then, scrolling down the page, find resources for Teaching with Historic Places, Teacher Ranger Program, Every Kid Outdoors, and even Spaceflight Explorer Junior. Under these topics, find additional resources for educators.
tag(s): national parks (29), virtual field trips (128)
In the Classroom
Whether you want your students to go on a virtual field trip, are studying American history, you're using blended or distance learning, you want to give your students a different take on math, science, art, or many other topics you will find something here for you and your students.Lost Colony of Roanoke - National Park Service
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1 to 12National Park Service's website on the Lost Colony of Roanoke. ...more
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National Park Service's website on the Lost Colony of Roanoke.
tag(s): colonial america (95), national parks (29)
Roanoke Revisited - National Park Service
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1 to 12National Park Service's site on the colony of Roanoke. ...more
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National Park Service's site on the colony of Roanoke.
tag(s): colonial america (95), national parks (29)
Castillo de San Marcos - National Park Service
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1 to 12Take a virtual tour of Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonarey fort in the United Sates. An introductory video with audio and captions will start your journey. Scrolling down ...more
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Take a virtual tour of Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonarey fort in the United Sates. An introductory video with audio and captions will start your journey. Scrolling down the page clidk Castillo Videos to view several short, informative videos about the history of Castillo (along with slavery, the underground railroad, and more). Click the Education tab to find a virtual field trip with a lesson plan, and the navigation seems more directed for students.
tag(s): black history (133), florida (12), national parks (29), slavery (79), virtual field trips (128)
In the Classroom
If you are studying U.S. history, the history of Florida, or Black history, you will want to bookmark this site. Introduce the site by viewing several of the videos as a class, or if you have a blended class or are on distance learning, you can adapt the videos using your or your student's comments and questions with Moocnote http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=17266. Moocnote allows adding questions, comments, links, etc to any video.Roanoke Revisited for Young Readers - National Park Service
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1 to 12Background on Roanoke Colony for young readers. ...more
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Background on Roanoke Colony for young readers.
tag(s): colonial america (95)
Fort Caroline Was First - National Park Service
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1 to 12This site features a description of Fort Caroline, the first, and very brief French presence in Florida. Explore, plan a visit or just read about the history of the fort. ...more
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This site features a description of Fort Caroline, the first, and very brief French presence in Florida. Explore, plan a visit or just read about the history of the fort.
Coastal Defense Systems - National Park Service
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1 to 12A site from the National Park Service on Coastal Defenses and Artillery. ...more
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A site from the National Park Service on Coastal Defenses and Artillery.
tag(s): national parks (29)
An Online History of the Millennium
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tag(s): news (228)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a tool to helping students understand the historical context of events, and as an activator to new units. Simply type in the year being studied to access a summary article of the big events that happened. The articles are mostly western-centric, but for an American or European history class it is still a useful tool.Center for the Prevention of School Violence - North Carolina Department of Public Safety
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1 to 12Center for School Safety from North Carolina. ...more
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Center for School Safety from North Carolina.
tag(s): safety (68)
In the Classroom
understand how areas and the function of Public SafetySouthern Poverty Law Center - The Southern Poverty Law Center
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6 to 12The Southern Poverty Law Center is a large, multifaceted organization working for racial justice in the south and beyond. The site uses a three-pronged approach to dealing with racial...more
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The Southern Poverty Law Center is a large, multifaceted organization working for racial justice in the south and beyond. The site uses a three-pronged approach to dealing with racial and social injustice. The three methods include monitoring hate groups and extremists, using the court system to advance reform, and education provided through it's Learning for Justice program.
tag(s): civil rights (209), courts (20), elections (82), immigrants (34), immigration (68), racism (79), sexuality (15), tolerance (8)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the information on the site to include when teaching lessons about equality, racism, and social injustice. Learn more about the classroom resources offered through Learning for Justice, reviewed here. Include selections from the Features and Stories portion of the site as part of any integrated unit. Consider using a learning management system like Actively Learn, reviewed here, to include videos and additional text sources as part of your unit. Actively Learn also includes resources that provide feedback on student learning. Extend learning by asking students to gather data and share information through various digital tools including infographics and digital storytelling resources. For example, as students learn about civil rights issues, ask them to share information by creating infographics with Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here, create a multimedia presentation with Sway, reviewed here, or use Powtoon, reviewed here, to create an animated video explanation.Camp David - US Government
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1 to 12A brief background on Camp David and what the President uses it for. ...more
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A brief background on Camp David and what the President uses it for.
tag(s): presidents (135)
In the Classroom
Use this site at a computer station or flip your classroom and have students look at it at home. Have them write a blog entry to document their learning using Telegra.ph, reviewed here. With Telegra.ph you just click on an icon to upload images from your computer, add a YouTube or Vimeo, or X (formerly Twitter) links. This blog creator requires no registration.Free Learning Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month - Common Sense
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K to 12The Common Sense Education resource page on free learning resources for Hispanic Heritage Month offers a comprehensive collection of tools for teachers to celebrate Hispanic culture...more
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The Common Sense Education resource page on free learning resources for Hispanic Heritage Month offers a comprehensive collection of tools for teachers to celebrate Hispanic culture in their classrooms. It features a variety of free resources, including lesson plans, videos, and interactive activities suitable for all grade levels. Teachers can use curated media content like documentaries and digital books to enhance learning. The article also provides recommendations for culturally relevant apps and websites that foster student engagement while teaching about Hispanic heritage, making it a versatile resource for in-person and virtual learning environments. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): central america (20), cross cultural understanding (173), cultures (180), dance (31), hispanic (36), south america (47)
In the Classroom
Have students choose a Hispanic historical figure or cultural tradition and create a short video or digital story. They can use a free tool like Canva, reviewed here to combine images, text, and narration. Ask students to create a playlist of traditional and contemporary Hispanic music, ranging from salsa to reggaeton. Have students explore poems, artwork, or literature by Hispanic authors and artists. They can create artistic interpretations or write poems inspired by Hispanic culture, traditions, or history.Enemy Aliens - Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre
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6 to 12This virtual exhibit illustrates a little-known chapter of Canadian history - the story of Canada and Jewish Holocaust refugees. Choose tabs to follow the story of the refugees from...more
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This virtual exhibit illustrates a little-known chapter of Canadian history - the story of Canada and Jewish Holocaust refugees. Choose tabs to follow the story of the refugees from "We Had to Leave" through "New Lives." Each section includes detailed information about the refugees' stories including photos, videos, and additional readings. Also, each portion of the site includes lesson plans for classroom use. This site is available in English and French.There is an abundance of excellent material on this site, regrettably the videos use Flash. Nothing else does.
tag(s): canada (24), germany (28), hitler (6), holocaust (42), jews (33), world war 2 (161)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free lesson plans included on this site as part of any World War II unit. Divide students into cooperative learning groups to explore the site. Have each group become "experts" about different sections then teach their portion to their classmates. Have students create a simple infographic sharing their findings using Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here, or Venngage, reviewed here. Have students collaborate and create maps using MapHub, reviewed here With MapHub students can add icons, text, images, and locations of different points of refuge for those fleeing the Holocaust.
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U.S. Presidents: John F Kennedy - Miller Center - University of Virginia
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6 to 12Find resources related to John F Kennedy: facts, links to several speeches, and a multimedia gallery. Each speech includes a video, audio, and published transcript of the text of ...more
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Find resources related to John F Kennedy: facts, links to several speeches, and a multimedia gallery. Each speech includes a video, audio, and published transcript of the text of the speech, This is part of a larger collection of all the United States presidents but provides a nice starting point for important events and information related to our 35th president.
tag(s): 1960s (26), kennedy (20), presidents (135)
In the Classroom
View video clips with your class on your interactive whiteboard. Share a link with students for use on any project relating to United States presidents or John F Kennedy. Introduce this site on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Then have students explore the site independently or in small groups. Enhance learning by having students choose one speech and create a simple infographic sharing their findings about its themes using Venngage reviewed here.Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery for Kids - Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
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3 to 8This interactive site is especially designed to give upper elementary students an introduction to ancient civilizations, World War 2, and the Victorian era. It contains interactives,...more
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This interactive site is especially designed to give upper elementary students an introduction to ancient civilizations, World War 2, and the Victorian era. It contains interactives, artwork, printables and quizzes.