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Islam: Empire of Faith - PBS
Grades
7 to 12
tag(s): religions (122)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free lesson plans offered on this site! This is a great way to introduce the background of the Islamic Empire as well as the spread of Islam across Europe, Asia and North Africa. Save this site as a favorite on your classroom desktop to allow for easy access and retrieval of the lesson plans!You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Napoleon - PBS
Grades
7 to 12In the Classroom
Select almost any of the Special Features on this site and use it as a learning center or station while reviewing a unit on Napoleon. There are also free lesson plans and classroom uses for the site within the classroom materials section. This is a great resource for the World History Classroom!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Exploration of Canada- Pathfinders and Passageways - National Library of Canada
Grades
4 to 12In the Classroom
This site is a little text heavy, but the information is all interesting and pertinent to a study of world explorers. Use this site as a point of reference when learning about the explorers who began to colonize our neighbor to the North. The site has a lot of information but would also be great for shorter investigations. Refer students to the site if working on research projects of papers about explorers. The information makes for a great jumping off point, and is reliable.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teaching the Vietnam Era - Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Fund
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): 1950s (32), 1960s (54), 1970s (30), memorial day (19), vietnam (39)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free lesson plans and activities offered on this site! All are related back to standards of learning, and provide great resources for teachers who need to cover the Vietnam War. Save the site as a favorite on your classroom computer and refer to it when in need of fresh ideas.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mostly Medieval
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): medieval (33)
In the Classroom
Use the ballads on this site as a means to combine history and creative writing. Show students several of the ballad examples over the interactive whiteboard, allowing volunteers to read aloud some of the pieces. Based on the styles and lyrics seen, have students write their own ballads summarizing some point of Medieval culture or history. For a fun break, have students read aloud their ballads to the class - it's always interesting to see how creative people can get!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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League of Nations - Indiana University
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): 1920s (25), 20th century (169), world war 1 (83)
In the Classroom
Use these images in your classroom to supplement your lectures on the close of World War I. There are images of virtually all of the leaders, in addition to locations, assemblies and more. Putting a face to the name can help students who are more visually stimulated.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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UPI Photo Library - UPI
Grades
4 to 12In the Classroom
We've looked in vain for copyright statements regarding educational use. While there's a wealth of content here, tread carefully if you plan to use these outside the classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Modern Haiku
Grades
6 to 12In the Classroom
Try it for samples of contemporary haiku efforts, or submit the best works from your class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mideast Maps from BBC - BBC
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): middle east (51)
In the Classroom
Use these maps on the interactive whiteboard or projector as a supplement to text for a discussion or lecture on the war in the Middle East. Because of the focus on the Iraq War, these maps do a great job of emphasizing the impact of the military in these regions. These would be a great addition to a World History or Cultural Geography class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Unseen Gulf War - Dirck Halstead
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): iraq (26)
In the Classroom
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Chateau Versailles - Chateau Versailles
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): france (39)
In the Classroom
Introduce this site on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Use the menus to explore the "hidden" content. Then divide the class into small groups based on their area of interest and have them research their topic. Challenge them to research other sources to learn even more about the palace and its inhabitants. Enhance student learning by asking the small groups to use a multimedia tool such as Genially, reviewed here, to present to their peers what they learned about the palace and its inhabitants.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Napoleon Series
Grades
9 to 12In the Classroom
Use this site as a resource for students working on a research project or paper on Napoleon Bonaparte. Make it easier for students to access the site in and out of the classroom and include it on your teacher wiki or web page! This would be a useful resource in a World History classroom studying the famous statesman.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Facing History & Ourselves
Grades
9 to 12In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free lesson and plans and classroom activities offered on this web page. Simply go to the "educator resources" section and teachers can search for materials by theme, time period or sequence. Definitely save this one as a favorite and refer to it for new material or lesson plans!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Flags of the World - Flags of the World website
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): flags (17)
In the Classroom
Elementary social studies teachers may find this one addictive.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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WorldoMeters - Osearth
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): ecology (111), population (52), resources (80)
In the Classroom
This is a really great way to demonstrate a lot of the concepts taught in a Cultural Geography or US government class. Assign cooperative learning groups to investigate a portion of this site, based on what's being taught at the time. A good example would be having environmental sustainability group looking at water and land resources, as well as the growing population. Have cooperative learning groups create podcasts demonstrating their understanding of one of the concepts. Use a site such as PodOmatic (reviewed hereAdd your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cultural Astronomy - Bringing the Heavens to Earth - Adler Planetarium
Grades
4 to 12In the Classroom
Save this site as a favorite and use it for an all-around resource for a unit on astronomy. Take advantage of the free lesson plans offered in addition to the sections that could be used as learning centers by themselves. This is a great resource for an inter-disciplinary lesson about astronomy.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Uniting the Kingdoms - British National Archives
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): england (46), france (39), ireland (11), scotland (6)
In the Classroom
American teachers will find background here for the study of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Those elsewhere may be able to put the material to more direct use.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Justice on Trial - Minnesota Public Radio
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): courts (24)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a learning center or station during a unit on International Trials or the legal consequences of Genocide in a US government or history course. The site is a little text-heavy, and would work best with higher level high school classes. To assess student learning and differentiate between the trial events, have students create a timeline describing the events of all three events. We recommend using an online tool such as Timelline Infographic Templates, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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After 9/11 - SSRC Teaching Resources - Social Studies Research Council
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): constitution (100), freedom of speech (14), speech (65), terrorism (41)
In the Classroom
Use these teaching guides and lesson plans in your classroom. The site also has lists internet sources that could be good resources for any students working on a research paper or project. If applicable, list the site on the class wiki or web page to allow students to explore the resources listed on their own.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Muhammad - Legacy of a Prophet - PBS
Grades
6 to 12In the Classroom
Try this one if your students are studying either the mideast, comparative religions, or American cultural traditions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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