Grade Level |
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| K-12 |
Unsung Heroes of African American History |
| K-12 |
The first link makes the connection between the Renaissance and life today...calling the current period in history a renaissance as well |
| K-12 |
Eduhound has partnered with Time Magazine for Kids to provide classroom resources |
| K-12 |
Apply for a series of 40 glossy photos (24" x 36") of great American art that relates to American history and culture as well as related teacher resources and curriculum offered by the The National Endowment for the Humanities' (NEH) called "Picturing America" |
| K-12 |
US States Resources |
| 1-5 |
Colonial America Resources - PBS and The Pilgrim Museum |
| 1-5 |
Jamestown, VA -- 400th Anniversary Resources |
| 1-5 |
PBS "Road to Revolution" Game |
| 1-8 |
"Biography Maker" tool that includes the 6 traits of effective writing |
| 1-8 |
Resources for "Branches of the Government" |
| 1-12 |
Smithsonian Images |
| 1-12 |
This page, for teachers and students, provides lessons, tips, and ideas for use of this collection of more than 60,000 primary source documents detailing the political and social history of the US from 1493 to modern times
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| 1-12 |
The federal government offers a treasure trove of teaching and learning resources |
| 6-8 |
Interactive game |
| 6-8 |
Roman Empire |
| 6-8 |
King Tut's Remains Unveiled |
| 6-12 |
Andy Carvin looks at FactCheckEd.org and its usefulness for teaching the political messaging in the 2008 election cycle |
| 6-12 |
Articles, lesson plans, and resources about preserving democracy. Includes a special section for student journalists and a first amendment quiz. |
| 6-12 |
MardiGras |
| 9-12 |
A five-part radio series documenting the struggle against apartheid through rare sound recordings, the voice of Nelson Mandela himself, as well as those who fought with him, and against him |
| 9-12 |
African American information on the DHS Library Page |
| 9-12 |
Videos that apply to social studies (immigration, Hiroshima) |
| 9-12 |
Billy Joel and the Cold War + Kennedy/Nixon election + Jeopardy Template |
| 9-12 |
Landmark Supreme Court Cases |
| 9-12 |
Black History |
| 9-12 |
Examine the arguments on both sides of the debate surrounding whether the Electoral College should be replaced with a direct democracy. Use decision-making skills to assess the arguments and take a stand on this controversial issue |
| 9-12 |
Tavis Smiley moderates a panel of journalists of color posing questions to the major Republican presidential candidates in this historic forum. Candidates will be quizzed on issues ranging from healthcare and housing to Katrina relief, the economy and the environment |
| 9-12 |
Travel with your students through time and imaginatively live through U.S. history with Eyewitness to the Past . Teaching strategies and activities focus on primary sources letters, diaries, newspapers, speeches, and travelogues and foster writing, critical thinking, and debating skills |
| 9-12 |
A video instructional series on film history for college and high school classrooms and adult learners; 10 one-hour and 3 half-hour video programs and coordinated books |
| 9-12 |
This is a link to evaluated WebQuests for high school social studies |
| 9-12 |
WWII Timeline |
| 9-12 |
How to create an oral history documentary by interviewing a Veteran |
| 9-12 |
PBS' rich collection of World War II-related on-air and online resources |
| 9-12 |
Web site about law |
| 9-12 |
Trials that shaped the law. |
