Curated OER
Aston Hall: A Jacobean House
In this history learning exercise, students write down the evidence they see at Aston Hall to support 6 different statements about the hall. They then use their notes to answer 3 questions.
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The Greatest Educational Change America has Ever Seen
Students examine the history of the penny. In this Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent teachers guide, students connect the life of President Abraham Lincoln to the 1-cent coin in his honor through a variety of lessons and activities.
Curated OER
Archaeology For Kids Quiz 101
In this archaeology for kids quiz 101 worksheet, students interactively answer 12 multiple choice questions as part of an online magazine, then click to check their answers.
Curated OER
Nebraska: Using Pictures
Students create a scrapbook about Nebraska history focusing on Post Office murals. They choose their favorite murals and write a story to go along with the mural. In groups, students present their murals to the class and visit the...
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American Indians
Students research early Indian adaptations in this lesson plan. They research the different American Indian tribes. They also research and compare the tribes' rituals, daily lives, and their impact on the Europeans who came later to...
Curated OER
Minerals, Crystals, and Gems
Students discover the relationships between minerals, crystals and gems. They bring in rocks that they find at home, in the schoolyard, etc. and examine them and attempt to identify them. They set up a classroom exhibit that includes all...
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HIT THE TRAIL
Students draw three cattle trails that passed through Indian Territory, using a written description of the trails and will create a diary of trail life. Students research a historical trail as assigned. Students share their information...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Practice History Questions: Us Civil War
Test your knowledge of the US Civil War with this online quiz.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Practice History Answers: Us Civil War
Find the answers to practice quiz on the U.S. Civil War.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Alabama State History for Kids
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Alabama including early explorers, Native Americans, the Civil War, and Civil Rights.
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Ducksters: United States History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of the United States including early British colonies, the American Revolution, Civil War, World War I and 2, Civil Rights, and the Cold War.
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Practice History Questions and Quizzes
Small quizes and example questions on world and US history subjects from the Civil War to Ancient Egypt.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Florida State History for Kids
Students can learn about the history and timeline of the state of Florida including early explorers, Native Americans, the Seminole Wars, and the Civil War on this site.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Arlington National Cemetery
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of Arlington National Cemetery. Links to related sites are available.
Project Britain
Timeline of the Kings and Queens of England
This resource provides information and a timeline about the British Monarchs.