PBS
Pbs: School: The Story of American Public Education: Evolving Classroom
A detailed comparison of the classroom in a nineteenth century schoolhouse to that in a twenty-first century school. Looks at many features of school life, e.g., discipline, technology, homework, testing, etc. Supported with many images...
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Flags.net
Flags.net is a database of current and historical flags for countries, political subdivisions, organizations, and the like. Flags can be searched with virtually any criteria, from the name of a country to their colors.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Creating a Classroom Constitution
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using this flipchart, students will learn about the United States Constitution and how they can create a constitution for their classroom.
PBS
Pbs the West: William Tecumsah Sherman
Read about Sherman's history during the Civil War and afterwards as general commander of the U.S. Army.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Destination Outer Space
Students acquire a basic understanding of the science and engineering of space travel as well as a brief history of space exploration. They learn about the scientists and engineers who made space travel possible and briefly examine some...
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Schoolhouse Rock: The Preamble
This site from Schoolhouse Rock, History Rock, provides the lyrics to a song called The Preamble. Need to learn the Preamble and what it means? This catchy tune from the popular 1970s cartoon series, Schoolhouse Rock, will help you to...
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Odyssey: Teacher Zone: Middle East: Iran Stay
This teaching unit is based upon a "teacher trek" to the area in 2000 and focuses on essential questions of community. Activities are offered to help students explore the religion and culture of this country. The plans are tied to...
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Odyssey: Middle East Stage: Iran
Take a step into the world of Iran with this team of Teacher Trekkers. You will look at life in the Middle East, meet "real" people and learn about the culture and religion.
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Thomas Intermediate School: Southwestern States Activity
Teachers and students can find activities for the Southwest, the states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma. The grade is based on the number of activities and the quality of work.
50 States
50 States: Statehood Dates
A chart listing the dates each state achieved statehood and notes bout their status prior to statehood.
Curated OER
Vmcsf: When the Pony Express Was in Vogue
The Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco provides this article from the 1925 San Francisco Newsletter on the Pony Express, the first transcontinental U.S. Mail service.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Us Government for Kids: The Cabinet
Kids learn about the Cabinet of the United States government. The president's advisors and head of the 15 state departments.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Us Government for Kids: Executive Branch President
Kids learn about the Executive Branch of the United States Government. The President, cabinet, and Office.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Us Government for Kids: United States Bill of Rights
Kids learn about the Bill of Rights of the United States government. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Us Government for Kids: Judicial Branch the Supreme Court
Kids learn about the Judicial Branch of the United States Government. Judges and the Supreme Court.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Us Government for Kids: Constitution Amendments
Kids learn about the amendments in the United States Constitution. Seventeen not included in the Bill of Rights of the twenty-seven total.
NumberNut
Number Nut: The Money in Your Pocket
What do you know about the money in your pocket? Get a basic understanding of the United States monetary system and how it works in this lesson. Access links to four interactive games to practice your money and number sense skills. All...
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The Vol Web Project: Middle Western States
This site from The VolWeb Project is a lesson plan that teaches students about various aspects of the Midwestern states (e.g. industries, crops, and natural resources). Students participate in research to locate specific information...
My Hero Project
My Hero: w.e.b. Du Bois
The fist African American to earn a PhD from Harvard, W.E.B. DuBois was not only an inspirational and extraordinary individual, but a champion in the fight for equality and the end of racism. Read about his founding of the organization...
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