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Executive BranchResources for teaching about the Legislative Branch of the Federal Government. | Themed Package | |
Japanese Kites at the New YearThese resources explain the cultural and historical importance of kites in Japan. Teachers will find downloadable student readings on kite shapes, kite flying, and Japanese kites at the New Year. | Lesson Plan; Printable | |
African American World TimelineThis multimedia timeline is divided into four periods: early days and slavery, building democracy, civil rights era, and modern times. Many entries contain links to supporting audio and print resources. | Multimedia; Tool | |
Inventors' Quiz!Test your knowledge of the greatest inventors and inventions with this 22-question quiz. Each of your answers will be immediately scored. | Quiz | |
Abraham Lincoln - Team of Rivals Teacher ResourcesStudents wear the shoes of our 16th President as he selected – purposely from his opponents — the cabinet that would agonize, argue, and advise him through the challenges of slavery, secession, and war. | Lesson Plan; Printable | |
ReligionThe HippoCampus web site offers multimedia content on the major world religions as practiced in the United States. | Lesson Plan; Multimedia | |
SweetSearchA free custom search engine for students that searches over 35,000 web sites. | Multimedia | |
Triangle Factory FireLessons about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: a horrible tragedy that ultimately changed American Labor Unions and labor laws. | Themed Package | |
George Washington Carver Recognition DayLessons and tools to teach and celebrate the life and work of George Washington Carver. | Themed Package | |
Teachinghistory.orgLooking for Civil War lesson plans? Primary source materials related to the New Deal? Or maybe new ways to incorporate technology into your teaching? Teachinghistory.org can help you find all this and more, including videos and Q&A with experts. | Background Reading; Lesson Plan; Multimedia | |
Teaching Channel: Videos That Inspire TeachingThis site offers a growing library of short videos to inspire teaching. | Lesson Plan | |
Purple America: Lesson Plans and ActivitiesPurple America is inviting teachers across America to strengthen the nation through classroom discussions. | Themed Package | |
National School Lunch WeekThis week celebrates the benefits of the National School Lunch Program, which provides balanced, low-cost or free lunches to millions of children each school day. | Themed Package | |
60 Student-Centered Teaching StrategiesAll the strategies promote students’ literacy and critical thinking skills within a respectful classroom climate. | Lesson Plan | |
Center on Congress Short VideosVideos, each about two minutes long, incorporate images of historical documents and photos from the Teaching With Primary Resources web site’s vast collection. | Lesson Plan | |
Interactive Greenhouse Gas Emissions MapThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just released Greenhouse Gas Data Publication Tool, an interactive map that identifies nearly 80 percent the the major fixed sources of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the nation as of 2010. | Multimedia | |
Civic QuotesThis project - 64 notable quotes from over 45 U.S. government leaders - is viewable on the web or with iPad application. | Lesson Plan | |
Five Free Underground Railroad ResourcesFive of our favorite curriculum resources on The Underground Railroad for grades K-12 include lesson plans, interactive maps, timelines and biographies. | Lesson Plan; Multimedia | |
YouTube for EducatorsYouTube offers a variety of free services that educators can use to facilitate classroom instruction, including access to more than 500,000 educational videos, limited access to non-educational content, and custom playlists that eliminate ads. | Multimedia | |
Women’s History Month, Grades 6-8Examine the changing cultural perceptions of women in society and honor their contributions to all aspects of life with these interdisciplinary resources for grades 6-8. | Themed Package | |
Women’s History Month, Grades 9-12Examine the changing cultural perceptions of women in society and honor their contributions to all aspects of life with these interdisciplinary resources for grades 9-12. | Themed Package | |
12 Free Things for St. Patrick’s DayCurriculum resources include videos, arts & crafts, printables, worksheets, interactive maps, and tutorials for all grade levels, and explore Irish culture, history and traditions. | Themed Package | |
Ancient Rome 3DTeachers and students may use Google Earth to tour Ancient Rome and explore the interiors of more than 7,000 buildings, visit sites like the Forum in 3D, and learn how Romans lived. Related lessons and tutorials complete the immersive experience. | Multimedia | |
Mapping HistoryThe Mapping History Project has been designed to provide interactive and animated representations of fundamental historical problems and/or illustrations of historical events, developments, and dynamics. | Multimedia | |
Bridging World HistoryBridging World History offers professional development and classroom materials to support the study of world history. It is organized into 26 thematic units. Materials include videos, an audio glossary and a thematically-organized interactive. | Background Reading; Multimedia |
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