Lesson Plan
US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: Unfinished Lincoln Memorial Interactive Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
Website
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: The Lincoln Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio looks at the creation of the Lincoln Memorial, the controversies surrounding its design, and its political significance over the past 80 years.
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Kidport

Symbols of America

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students will learn about America's most popular symbols through short multiple choice questions. They can find more specific information by clicking on the American Icons link.
Activity
PBS

Pbs Liberty!: Benedict Arnold's Leg

For Students 9th - 10th
The PBS program "Liberty!" notes Saratoga National Historic Park's monument to Benedict Arnold's leg. A brief, partial biography of Benedict Arnold covers the significance behind the monument, as well as the events that followed Arnold's...
Graphic
US National Archives

Nara: Panoramic Photography Exhibit

For Students 9th - 10th
View 21 panoramic photos from the National Archives collection that feature images of natural disaster sites, major construction projects, military units, and the like.
Interactive
Primary Games

Primary Games: u.s. Symbols Matching Game

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Match important U.S. symbols, includes Statue of Liberty, flag, and monuments.
Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Sounds of the Sonnet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"Sound Experiments" drive this lesson plan. Sonnet analysis is accompanied by readings based on specific emotions. At this website, there are several links full-text sonnets by such authors as Shakespeare, Lord Byron, Longfellow, and...
Handout
US Senate

U.s. Capitol Virtual Tour : A "Capitol" Experience

For Students 3rd - 8th
Panoramic views and historical information about the U.S. Capitol building. It's like you're really there! Requires frames-enabled browser, 16" monitor at 800 x 600 resolution.
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: The Statue of Liberty Arrived in Ny

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from France. This Library of Congress timeline provides more interesting information about how this statue came to be in New York harbor. Includes (requires QuickTime).