Second World War. Resources 4 Educators. Resources 4 Educators. Using the Primary Source Adventures enables History teachers to direct their students to primary source historical documents that will dramatically enrich their learning experience. Each Primary Source Adventure includes an introduction to the materials and links to other learning resources to help you be prepared. The lesson plan discusses the objectives, assumptions, materials, anticipatory set, instructional input, guided practice, and assessment activity for each Primary Source Adventure.
Materials can be shown on audio visual equipment in the classroom, or dowloaded and printed in either Adobe PDF or MS Word format. If you would like to browse the PSA lessons by time period, click here. American G.I. The American G.I. Battle of San Jacinto The Battle of San Jacinto focuses on the victory that was the pivotal point of the Texas Revolution. Buffalo Soldiers Buffalo Soldiers examines the service of African Americans serving the U.S. Cabeza de Vaca Coronado: Misfortune's Explorer Ranching. National WASP WWII Museum Collection. America's Story from America's Library. OurStory. How are you connected to the water? The toys you play with, the food you eat, and the way you have fun depends on the men and women who work on America's waterways. Learn the story of a brave girl who worked in a lighthouse and explore the water near you.
Read more» Many children have heard of “September 11” or “9/11” but may not understand the shocking events that occurred ten years ago. Use our featured children’s book The Little Chapel That Stood to discuss the events of September 11, 2001, and talk about the community helpers in your hometown or how we remember difficult issues. Railroads have moved people and cargo around America for more than 180 years. Whether you think America is more of a melting pot or a salad bowl, immigration has had a huge impact on American history.
Explore the women in your family this spring. Life on the Water September 11, 2001 Many children have heard of “September 11” or “9/11” but may not understand the shocking events that occurred ten years ago. American Memory from the Library of Congress - Home Page. OurStory. Plimoth Plantation | Lincoln Memorial. Smithsonian's History Explorer Lessons & Activities. "Seeing" Music Grade Range: K-4Resource Type(s): Lessons & ActivitiesDuration: 5 MinutesDate Posted: 3/8/2012 Dance is just one way to turn music into something you can see. Your computer can take music and turn it into a different kind of visible art. Part of an OurStory module entitled An American Story in Dance and Music, this activity include... 101 Questions Grade Range: 6-12Resource Type(s): Lessons & ActivitiesDuration: 60 MinutesDate Posted: 9/24/2012 The 101 Questions activity includes reading and responding to the current USCIS Naturalization test, determining a hypothetical 101st question on the exam, and displaying their final product in a classroom or online gallery walk. 1880s Agricultural Nation Classroom Activity Guide Grade Range: 5-12Resource Type(s): Lessons & Activities, Worksheets, Primary SourceDate Posted: 1/22/2011 1920s Industrial America Classroom Activity Guide 1930s and 1940s Highways Classroom Activity Guide 1950s and 1960s Suburban America Classroom Activity Guide.
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