US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Poster Art From World War Ii
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) explores how words and posters waged a constant battle for the hearts and minds of the American citizenry during World War II.
ProCon.org
Pro Con: Should "Under God" Be in the Pledge of Allegiance?
Pro Con website presents both sides of argument about whether the words "under God" should be in the Pledge of Allegiance. Includes background information and non-partisan facts and analysis.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Contemporary Literature: Contemporary Drama
This introduction to contemporary drama focuses on the elements or characteristics of drama and the theme of the American Dream. It features the play A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, which is set in the 1950s.
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The Smithsonian: Lewis & Clark: Mapping the West
The Smithsonian's EdGate project provides this illustrated narrative site that explores the mapping of the American West accomplished by the 1804-06 Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Coastal Arts Online Gallery
An interesting site filled with pictures of artwork from the Pacific Northwest coast. Great examples of masks, prints, paintings, carvings, totem poles, and much more!
English Club
English Club: Punctuation Styles
This EnglishClub tutorial expounds upon the differences in punctuations styles that exist among individual writers, British and American authors, and publishers.
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Brazil
Useful guide with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Brazil. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps, and lesson plans.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: United States of America
Provides an overview of the culture of the United States. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion,...
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Patrick Henry
Biographical note on Patrick Henry, the lawyer, patriot, orator, and symbol of the American struggle for liberty and self-government during the American Revolution.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Minneapolis Inst. Of Arts: Navajo Ketoh (Wrist Guard)
Provides a brief history of the Navajo, along with text of a Navajo creation story, and a photograph of a ketoh, a wristguard worn by Navajo archers. Includes a discussion of the symbols in the ketoh, and how they reflect Navajo culture...
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture: We Are Still Here
This poster of Leonard Crow Dog is an example of posters used as symbols of protest in the 1960s and 1970s. Read about how the poster was made and why.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement:charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wall Paper" Writing Women
A close reading of "The Yellow Wall-paper" employing the analysis of such literary concepts as setting, narrative style, symbol, and characterization. Students will write an essay discussing what the story suggests about middle-class...
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Unfinished Lincoln Memorial Interactive Lesson
This interactive link provides both learners and teachers with historical insight to the symbolism behind the dramatic construction of one of our nation's greatest monuments. Site includes pictures of various moments in the construction...
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins
Read the complete history of current circulating coins. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of these coins.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Sequoyah (Ca. 1770 Ca. 1840)
Featured is an overview of the life of Sequoyah who "was the legendary creator of the Cherokee syllabary." He found a way for the Cherokee people to communicate with each other by making each sound represented by a symbol which...
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Denver.gov: Denver's History
Discover the history behind the capital city of Colorado. There is a timeline of important dates with additional in-depth history and facts about Denver's symbols and government.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Wiyot
Provides an overview of the culture of Wiyot. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, and politics.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Western Shoshone
Provides an overview of the culture of Western Shoshone people who lived in northern Nevada and northwestern Utah.. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social...
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Us flag.org: Francis Scott Key (1780 1843)
Who was Francis Scott Key? What did he write? You can find the answers to these two questions and much more by exploring this website.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: School Publishers: You're a Grand Old Flag
"Every country has a flag. A flag stands for a country and the people who live there. What do you know about flags? Click on one of the choices to find out more."
US National Archives
Our Documents: Great Seal of the United States (1782)
View and learn about the original design of the great seal, including the history of its creation and its current uses.
Smithsonian Institution
Anacostia Community Museum: The Meaning of Kwanzaa
A thorough explanation of the history, symbols, customs and ceremony give meaning to the holiday of Kwanzaa.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Teaching With Historic Places: The Liberty Bell
Teaching with Historic Places, in collaboration with the National Park Service, provides an extensive lesson plan on The Liberty Bell. Content is laid out with objectives, reading materials, corresponding maps and photographs, learning...
World Atlas
World Atlas: North America
Features maps and a description of the geography and history of North America with links to information on its countries, famous people, flags, symbols, and much more.
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