Wonderville Media
Wonderville: Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus was an explorer and navigator born in Genoa, Italy, in 1451. Columbus often gets the credit for discovering America. Of course we know that when Columbus came to America, there were already native people living here....
Other
Moon Travel Planner: Costa Rica
Discover and explore Costa Rica in this great online destination guidebook. After reading an overview of the country, get detailed information about specific regions and cities that include detailed maps. The links help you plan a trip.
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Columbus and the Egg [Pdf]
"Columbus and the Egg" is a one page, historical fictional passage about Christopher Columbus's return to Spain after discovering America. Some people said anyone could sail the seas. Columbus used an egg to make a point. It is followed...
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Columbus and the Egg [Pdf]
"Columbus and the Egg" is a one page, historical fictional passage about Christopher Columbus's return to Spain after discovering America. Some people said anyone could sail the seas. Columbus used an egg to make a point. It is followed...
Utah State University
Teacher Link: Letters From Rifka
This site features an interdisciplinary lesson plan for the book "Letters from Rifka" by Karen Hesse. Discover how this twelve year old girl's struggle to get to America from Russia.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Immigration: Stories of Yesterday and Today Teacher's Guide
Provided here is an interactive unit to help learners discover the history of immigration in America and take an interactive tour of Ellis Island.
PBS
Pbs Nature Critter Guide: Crows
Research shows that crows are considered the most intelligent type of bird. Discover more about these black feathered friends through this resource filled with fun facts and information. Students will learn more about the social...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Letter From Columbus
Text from a letter of Christopher Columbus announcing that he had discovered a new land.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Robert Frost
Discover a world featuring links about the life and work of the poet Robert Frost. This site features links to lesson plans, teaching ideas and more.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Lehigh Valley Tempo: Canal History
The Lehigh Valley became a major part of the Industrial Revolution after coal was discovered in the area. In this short video, learn about the canal system that was built as a way to transport the coal from the local mines to New York...
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Agricultural and Rural Life
Discover the richness of Pennsylvania's agricultural and rural life in this detailed account. Contained within this site are links to video and pictorial images of the era.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Agricultural and Rural Life
Discover the richness of Pennsylvania's agricultural and rural life in this detailed account. Contained within this site are links to video and pictorial images of the era.
US National Archives
Docsteach: Guess Who?: Analyzing Einstein's Citizenship Application
Students will examine and interpret information from a Declaration of Intention document to discover the individual applying for citizenship in the United States - Albert Einstein.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Chinua Achebe
Discover the path of Chinua Achebe's life and work through the links found within this resource. This site features links to several to lesson plans and activities for his work.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Women in Science: Space Exploration
Through primary source documents, discover the history of NASA's "human computers," early aerospace industry pioneers, and the struggle for American women to be allowed into the astronaut program.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Women in Science: Medicine
Collection of digital resources gathered from public libraries, archives, and museums about women in medicine. Discover women's impact in the field of medicine, as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and researchers while exploring key...
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Discover Freshwater Mussels: America's Hidden Treasure
This resource explains the critical role that mussels play in the United States.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Panama: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Panama in Central America.
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Patagonia Expedition
Take an exciting tour of the Patagonia region in South America in this engaging site. Students discover the history, economy, geography, climate, and people of this region. It includes maps, journal excerpts, photographs, and classroom...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Ecuador: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Ecuador in South America.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: El Salvador: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of El Salvador in Central America.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Guatemala: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Guatemala in Central America.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Peru: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Peru in South America.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Paraguay: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Paraguay in South America.