Peabody Essex Museum
Peabody Essex Museum: A Late Qing Dynasty Home
A multimedia-rich exhibition that explores the traditional Chinese home of the Huang family. With excellent photographs and cross-sections of the structure of the home and its surroundings. Includes a fascinating genealogy of the family...
PBS
Pbs: Make a Family Tree
At this site, families can work together to create a unique family tree. Its special design allows you not only to record names of your family members but also to describe their likes and dislikes, how they used their leisure time, where...
PBS
Pbs: Make a Family Tree
At this site, families can work together to create a unique family tree. Its special design allows you not only to record names of your family members but also to describe their likes and dislikes, how they used their leisure time, where...
PBS
Pbs: Build a Family Album (Scrapbook)
Ideas for creating memorable family albums using the talents of all family members. Downloadable scrapbook basics as well as twenty different album templates to help you get started.
PBS
Pbs: Build a Family Album (Scrapbook)
Ideas for creating memorable family albums using the talents of all family members. Downloadable scrapbook basics as well as twenty different album templates to help you get started.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Family Works: Family Teamwork
Here is a good take-home project for students of all ages. By talking with their families about the roles of individual members, students learn how a family's stability relies on teamwork and cooperation.
Other
Raising Children Network: Family Rules
Tips for developing family rules. Household rules let everyone in the family know how to behave. They help family members achieve a balance between getting what they want and respecting the needs of others. They can also help children...
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: The Role of Teachers and Schools in Communication
What is the role of teachers and schools in regards to communication with parents? Come and explore this informative article revealing how important open communication is for students.
Other
Orchard House: Home of L. M. Alcott & Family
This site provides information about the historic home of Louisa May Alcott and her family. From the homepage click on 'Alcotts and Orchard House' and you can find biographical information Louisa May and each of her family members. For...
Library of Congress
Loc: Home Sweet Home Life in 19th Century Ohio
This site uses historically significant documents to paint a picture of family life in 19th century Ohio. Music plays a large role in this picture.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Pier 21: Immigration Process
This highly informative game is designed to teach students about the Canadian immigration process during the period from 1928 - 1971. The student takes on a role of a character arriving at Pier 21 in Halifax. Questions must be answered...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil
Facts about the health hazards associated with lead, where it can be found, when it is the most hazardous, how to check family members and your home for lead, and issues with older homes and with renovating. Includes links to numerous...
Virginia Historical Society
Virginia Historical Society: Conclusion: Did the Civil War End at Appomattox?
While the American Civil War officially ended at the Battle of Appomattox, Confederate sensibilities ran deep and it was not until the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s that blacks were able to fully assert their equality....
Other
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
This site provides information about the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, Inc. (CCFA). The home page offers multiple links to educate patients, family members, or researchers like yourself. Offers news articles, physician's...
Geffrye Museum
Geffrye Museum: Life in the Living Room 1600 2000: 20th Century
An exhibition of the material belongings that were typical in a modern 20th-century living room. Covers furniture and furnishings, lighting, heating, ornamentation, domestic life, and the types of townhouses that were common. Each image...
Geffrye Museum
Geffrye Museum: Life in the Living Room 1600 2000: 18th Century
An exhibition of the material belongings that were typical in a well-kept 18th-century living room. Covers furniture and furnishings, lighting, heating, ornamentation, domestic life, and the types of townhouses that were common in that...
Geffrye Museum
Geffrye Museum: Life in the Living Room 1600 2000: 17th Century
An exhibition of the material belongings that were typical in a well-kept 17th-century living room. Covers furniture and furnishings, lighting, heating, ornamentation, domestic life, and the types of townhouses that were common in that...
Geffrye Museum
Geffrye Museum: Life in the Living Room 1600 2000: 19th Century
An exhibition of the material belongings that were typical in a well-kept 19th-century living room. Covers furniture and furnishings, lighting, heating, ornamentation, domestic life, and the types of townhouses that were common in that...
Digital History
Digital History: Sources of Discontent
After World War Two, many women placed a higher priority on marriage and having a family. However, this trend changed during the 1950s and by 1960 more women were attending college, working outside of the home, marrying later, and having...
PBS
Pbs: The Roman Empire in the First Century
Discover Rome during the first century in this brilliant and detailed website Included is a timeline and description of the emperors, an explanation of social roles, and a wonderful description of life in Roman times including family,...
Childnet
Childnet: Online Safety: For 14 18 Year Olds
Older teenagers may rely on the internet even more for their friendships and entertainment. Use our activities to help them manage their online lives. We've selected a couple of activities from across our resources to help older teens...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Remember the Ladies: The First Ladies
This site provides lesson plans that explore the First Ladies. Covers many aspects of the images and duties expected of the First Ladies. Provides numerous links to photos and other sites with extensive biographical information.
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museums: Women in Wartime
Educational resource that focuses on British women's experiences of war in the twentieth century.
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Helping Your Child Succeed in School
How can you help your child succeed in school? This article offers some important tips to making success a reality for every student. This is a terrific resource to pass along to parents.