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Heritage Travel - Historical Travel Itineraries - National Register of Historic Places
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4 to 9
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Designed for trip-planning, this site also works well for students researching a city or region, for planning an "imaginary adventure" or as part of a larger webquest or other online...more
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Designed for trip-planning, this site also works well for students researching a city or region, for planning an "imaginary adventure" or as part of a larger webquest or other online geography activity. The sites include scores of little-known places that have historic importance for one reason or another.
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Try this one as the basis for a "did you know" contest, asking students to unearth little-known facts about a topic of interest to them.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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American History - Primary Documents - Library of Congress
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6 to 12
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This collection of the key documents of American history puts "all the important stuff" in one place. At the moment, the collections only run through the Gilded Age and Progressive...more
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This collection of the key documents of American history puts "all the important stuff" in one place. At the moment, the collections only run through the Gilded Age and Progressive Era (1920).
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Try using this site as a way to actually connect students to the time periods they are studying.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Revolution - National Park Service
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4 to 8
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This new (2006) site from NPS groups the parks associated with the American Revolution and suggests parks appropriate for study of particular revolutionary themes. While short on lessons...more
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This new (2006) site from NPS groups the parks associated with the American Revolution and suggests parks appropriate for study of particular revolutionary themes. While short on lessons and simulations, there is abundant information on many of the locations where important events during the revolution took place.
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If in a state that was one of the original 13 colonies, use this site to discover a site that would be prime for a field trip. In addition, teachers can share this site on the interactive whiteboard or projector as a way to preview for students what they are about to see. In addition to the sites, the park service also offers a "Guide to the Revolution," that teachers can use as supplementary material in their classroom. Note - the guide is text heavy, so only use it if in an advanced class or or one where you feel comfortable with students reading abilities and interests.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Choices - Brown University
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10 to 12
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Secondary world cultures and government teachers will find a rich resource in Brown University's Choices program - lessons based on current international political situations. Each...more
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Secondary world cultures and government teachers will find a rich resource in Brown University's Choices program - lessons based on current international political situations. Each offers background and alternatives, then asks students to formulate effective responses and support their conclusions.
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While ideal for an AP class, students at many levels can benefit from working with problems that have no obvious "right" answers. This site offers much to think about.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Smithsonian Global Sound - Smithsonian Institution
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1 to 12
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Listen to and learn about traditional music from cultures around the world and through the ages. Browse this amazing collection of downloadable tunes to find musical enrichment to enhance...more
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Listen to and learn about traditional music from cultures around the world and through the ages. Browse this amazing collection of downloadable tunes to find musical enrichment to enhance a unit of study. Full downloads in MP3 or FLAC format are available for purchase but each offering is accompanied by a free audio sample. Note: this site opens rather slowly.Be patient, especially if you are on a dial-up connection.
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Search this site for songs to supplement your unit in a US or World history class. This teacher was able to find a song about the suffrage movement, and was able to teach the beliefs of suffrage through student analysis of the lyrics and tone. Be sure to search - there are literally tons of songs that can be used for a variety of curriculum.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Malcolm X Project - Columbia University
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9 to 12
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Explore the life and legacy of Malcolm X with this thought-provoking site that presents archival video footage from 1961 through 1965, dozens of video interviews with his contemporaries,...more
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Explore the life and legacy of Malcolm X with this thought-provoking site that presents archival video footage from 1961 through 1965, dozens of video interviews with his contemporaries, an illustrated time line, and transcripts of FBI files. The result is a very personal, very authentic portrait of the civil rights leader - created for the purpose of illuminating new research that will be used in a forthcoming biography of Malcolm X.
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Use the footage of Malcolm X to emphasize his message and intent during a unit on his life or the civil rights movement. Open the footage over the interactive whiteboard, playing small clips during a lecture or class discussion of his life. This would be useful in an American History class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Deadly Virus - National Archives and Records Administration
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8 to 12
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How does the threat of the bird flu compare with the actual influenza pandemic that swept the world in 1918, killing more people than died World War I? This ...more
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How does the threat of the bird flu compare with the actual influenza pandemic that swept the world in 1918, killing more people than died World War I? This site provides riveting photographs and commentary, detailing the development and spread of the virus that indiscriminately lowered average life expectancy in the United States by more than 12 years. Find out how it affected American society and read first-hand accounts of its path of destruction.
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The most descriptive part of this website are the images of civil servants in contact with the public wearing surgical masks while performing their everyday duties. Use these images to supplement your lecture on the epidemic, and to spur a class discussion on the comparison between people's reaction for diseases today such as the Swine flu or the Bird flu.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Age of Exploration - Mariners' Museum
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3 to 7
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Learn about the courageous voyages that changed the course of human history with this comprehensive collection of activities, narratives, and teaching materials. Visual images and text...more
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Learn about the courageous voyages that changed the course of human history with this comprehensive collection of activities, narratives, and teaching materials. Visual images and text are woven together to create a useful resource for content enrichment and student research. Visit the "Activities for Students and Teachers" for ready-to-go activities with printable handouts that can be incorporated into transparencies, presentations, or reports.
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Use the activities portion of this site to add enrichment to your classroom. There are plenty of quick projects and lesson plans, but there are also two interactive web games that could be used to help students review information. Save those particular portions of the site as favorites on your computer and use them for a learning center or station.
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Child Labor in America - The History Place
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7 to 12
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This collection of haunting images chronicles the lives of working children in America from 1908 through 1912. The photos, taken by Lewis Hine, reveal the dangerous and dismal conditions...more
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This collection of haunting images chronicles the lives of working children in America from 1908 through 1912. The photos, taken by Lewis Hine, reveal the dangerous and dismal conditions in factories, fields, mills, and mines across the United States. Captions provide insight into the wages, responsibilities, and ages of these young workers. A chilling glimpse of child exploitation at the dawn of the 20th century.
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Project these images in your classroom to add some visual realism to a study of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. An excellent primary source to help students understand the significance of the Fair Labor and Standards Act that eventually ended this practice.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What Are We Fighting For Over There? - Library of Congress
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10 to 12
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This beautifully designed unit examines the twentieth century's first worldwide conflict and emphasizes the rich primary source material that places a human face on the Great War. Audio...more
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This beautifully designed unit examines the twentieth century's first worldwide conflict and emphasizes the rich primary source material that places a human face on the Great War. Audio recordings, vintage newspaper articles, and transcripts of historic speeches provide students with a treasure of resources for use in building a personal understanding of the devastation and effects of World War I. Aligned to standards.
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Take advantage of this free lesson plan in your classroom during a unit on WWI - the documents are all very revealing and an excellent example for students of reliable primary sources.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Intelligent Designs on Evolution - American RadioWorks
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9 to 12
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The debate over intelligent design in the classroom is continually in the news and sparks many strong feelings among educators and members of school communities. This documentary examines...more
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The debate over intelligent design in the classroom is continually in the news and sparks many strong feelings among educators and members of school communities. This documentary examines the concept of intelligent design and offers a series of articles focusing on religion in schools. Interviews, audio transcripts, and related links round out this balanced view of a rather thorny topic.
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Pair with a study of the 1925 Scopes Trial, use as the basis for a "current events" class debate (with a focus on the court system), or challenge students to be on the lookout for similar news items from across the country.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Black History Month - Time, Inc.
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4 to 8
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This highly interactive site provides a kid-friendly overview of Black history, the fight for Civil Rights, and those Americans who have made a major impact on the African American...more
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This highly interactive site provides a kid-friendly overview of Black history, the fight for Civil Rights, and those Americans who have made a major impact on the African American dream. Students can listen to audio clips from pivotal speeches in African American history, participate in an interactive quiz on the fight for equal rights, and explore an interactive timeline.
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This site is a great addition to a classroom unit on the civil rights movement. Save the site as a favorite on the classroom computers, and have students work on it pairs, or use it as a learning center. Some of the web quests are basically quizzes in disguise, making them appropriate for review. If using it for review, add the site to your teacher web page so students can access it both in and out of the classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Lighting a Revolution - Smithsonian
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5 to 8
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This online exhibition from the National Museum of American History examines the process of invention, breaking it down into five distinct stages. Enter one of the virtual laboratory...more
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This online exhibition from the National Museum of American History examines the process of invention, breaking it down into five distinct stages. Enter one of the virtual laboratory doors to discover the similarities and differences between Edison's 19th century work on the electric lamp and the development of 20th century lighting devices. The site includes links to materials that explain the science and engineering behind electric lighting and the factors used to determine energy efficiency.
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Use this resource to frame a student invention unit based on the five stages detailed on the site. Focus the invention process on current or future needs brainstormed by students in class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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GOV.com - GOV.com
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9 to 12
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Need an honest, unbiased resource on government news and policy? Tap into this site that delivers verifiable information on everything from FBI press releases, to travel warnings, to...more
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Need an honest, unbiased resource on government news and policy? Tap into this site that delivers verifiable information on everything from FBI press releases, to travel warnings, to White House statements. No media editing, opinion, or commentary provided! Let your students add that!
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Enrich a current events discussion with this resource. Compare what is heard and seen by students in the media with the facts that appear on this site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Nuremberg Trials - WGBH
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8 to 12
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This companion site to a PBS special is filled with riveting details and historical photographs that capture the significance of the Nuremberg trials, the people and events that defined...more
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This companion site to a PBS special is filled with riveting details and historical photographs that capture the significance of the Nuremberg trials, the people and events that defined this era, and the devastation experienced by citizens of Berlin after World War II. Includes an illustrated timeline with links to related sites, a photo gallery, and transcripts of interviews with a prison guard and an army photographer.
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Challenge students to think about the similarities and differences between the trial of Saddam Hussein and the Nuremberg trials.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Uncle Tom's Cabin and American Culture - University of Virginia
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8 to 12
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Tap into this multimedia archive for a comprehensive understanding of the controversial popularity of Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel. Text, images, songs, three-D images, and film clips...more
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Tap into this multimedia archive for a comprehensive understanding of the controversial popularity of Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel. Text, images, songs, three-D images, and film clips come together to provide a unique historical perspective. Select the "Interpret Mode" for access to an interactive timeline, virtual exhibits, and suggestions on exploring the primary source materials.
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Bookmark as an online resource for student research or as a teacher source for lesson development.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Multiple Choice Quizzes - SchoolHistory
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8 to 12
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Scan through this collection to find the interactive quiz that will best support your curriculum unit. Topics include Shakespeare, the Industrial Revolution, the Cold War, the USA in...more
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Scan through this collection to find the interactive quiz that will best support your curriculum unit. Topics include Shakespeare, the Industrial Revolution, the Cold War, the USA in the 1920s, and much more. Each quiz is self-correcting. Use as a review or as a pre-test to assess student knowledge.
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Use this site to review students on important scanning many units of history. Save this site as a learning center or station, and allow students to use it in the days proceeding an assessment. Teachers can also print out some of the quizzes and use them to assess students background knowledge when entering a new unit.Be sure to post these on your teacher wiki or webpage too, allowing students to review before a major assessment - both in and out of the classroom.
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What Coal Miners Do - UMWA
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7 to 9
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Learn about the realities, dangers, and hardships of work in a mine with this brief, illustrated guide. Along with descriptions of types of coal mines, mining techniques, and related...more
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Learn about the realities, dangers, and hardships of work in a mine with this brief, illustrated guide. Along with descriptions of types of coal mines, mining techniques, and related jobs, the site includes current and vintage photographs of coal miners at work.
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Quiz Tree - Sierra Vista Software
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1 to 12
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You'll find a huge collection of interactive quizzes on this site, testing student comprehension in many subject areas, including elementary math, foreign language (Spanish, French,...more
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You'll find a huge collection of interactive quizzes on this site, testing student comprehension in many subject areas, including elementary math, foreign language (Spanish, French, Italian), SAT content, science, history, and economics. Some quizzes are multiple choice, others drag-and-drop, but all offer immediate feedback with sound effects.
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A great resource for reviewing content or investigating new information. Headphones highly recommended.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bound for Glory: America in Color - Library of Congress
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8 to 12
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The Library of Congress features more than 70 color photographs - taken between 1939 and 1943 - that vividly capture the effects of the Great Depression on rural and small-town ...more
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The Library of Congress features more than 70 color photographs - taken between 1939 and 1943 - that vividly capture the effects of the Great Depression on rural and small-town America and highlights the economic growth that preceded World War II. This is great visual resource for a 20th century American history class. Photography students can use the site to examine how the "Kodachrome" era changed the way we view our collective past.
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It's interesting how viewing the images in color makes the viewer feel as though the Great Depression was something far more recent - perhaps due to the dated feeling of black and white images. In a discussion of the Great Depression, spend some time comparing these images and the traditional black and white images on an interactive whiteboard or projector. Ask students about the differences and if one is more revealing or not. This can also lead into a discussion on the reliability of primary sources and the effects of seeing something rather than reading it.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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