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U.s. Veteran Charles Novak Pays Tribute
This NPR site includes many interesting links about D-Day. Be sure to click on the Photo Gallery for D-Day pictures and to hear Eisenhower's statement to Allied forces.
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Winslow Homer, the Veteran in a New Field
Twelve primary sources-historical documents, literary texts, and visual images-that explore ways in which the memory of the Civil War affected American life in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
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Mrs. O's House: Bonus Army Treatment and Veterans' Benefits Today
Bonus Army of 1932 photograph.
Nancy J. Keane
Booktalks: After the First Death by Robert Cormier
Spark interest in Cormier's book using this booktalk by veteran booktalker Nancy Keane.
Nancy J. Keane
Booktalks: Fade by Robert Cormier
Looking for a quick, interesting way to introduce Fade? This brief booktalk by veteran booktalker Nancy Keane might be just what you need.
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The Beirut Memorial Online
This site is dedicated as a memorial to the US veterans of service in Lebanon. It contains links to history, news, support, remembrances, and other resources.
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Pda Today
PDAToday focuses on daily news, shopping, and commentary about cool new gadgets and PDA's. Their primary audience is people who are curious about mobile technology as well as the growing number of regular people who are starting to use...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Suburban Growth
Find out how many veterans returning from World War II were able to realize the American Dream of home ownership, and see how this resulted in the growth of suburban areas across the nation.
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Wave Warrior: Teaching Guide [Pdf]
In Wave Warrior by Lesley Choyce, Ben struggles against his fears and learns how to surf with the guidance of Ray, a surfing veteran. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, discussion topics and teaching ideas.
Other
Types of Differentiated Instruction
From veteran teacher and author of Enhance Learning, Priscilla Theroux has combined years of research and experience into the resource pages of this site. This page outlines the four different ways of differentiating instruction: in...
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Mesopotamia
A veteran social studies teacher shares lesson plans and unit plans for teaching about Mesopotamia, Sumer, and Babylon.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Charles Ashmore's Trail by Ambrose Bierce
Read the full text of the short story "Charles Ashmore's Trail" by Civil War veteran Ambrose Bierce.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Gi Bill Facts
Comprehensive resource features a summary and detailed facts about the GI Bill that provided a range of benefits to returning veterans from WW2 to make an efficient and speedy readjustment to civilian life and the economy.
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Teachingheart.net: Back to School
Teachers will find a great resource for Back-to-School theme ideas. Helpful to both new and veteran teachers alike, learn to know students quickly, apply behavior management, and the like. There are also printable worksheets.
Archives of Ontario
Walter Allward and the Canadian Vimy Memorial
The Canadian Vimy Memorial stands as a tribute to Canadian troops in World War I. This page focuses on its creator, Walter Allward, and his career.
US Department of Labor
U.s. Department of Labor: Women's Bureau
This site from the U.S. Department of Labor is devoted to helping working women get the most out of their careers. It includes statistics, news programs, and a directory of resources.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Crafts for Kids
Choose from dozens of simple crafts including activities for the holidays, animal crafts and much more.
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Govspot: Judicial Branch
GovSpot surveys the structure and purpose of the Judicial Branch of U.S. government, which comprises the Supreme Court and the Federal Court System.
Other
Federal Benefits
Examine this list of benefits for employees of the federal government, including salary increases, job security, and health insurance coverage.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Road
Named the best book of the decade in the 2000s, The Road is about a father and son traveling a post-apocalyptic landscape. Read about the characters and their motivations in this informative site.
Other
National Ww Ii Museum New Orleans: My Memorial Day
A look at Memorial Day and why it is celebrated. Find a PDF file with facts on Memorial Day and ten ways to observe it.
Teacher Planet
Teacher Planet: Memorial Day
This helpful site offers a wealth of information for teachers interested in teaching about Memorial Day. Lesson plans, units, worksheets, clipart, and other activities are featured.
Curated OER
America in the 1930s: The Bonus Army
Vivid and succinct account of the efforts and struggles of WWI veterans who marched on Washtington D.C. to demand their veterans' benefits. Article does a nice job describing their forced dispersement by the army, which strained the...
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