This collection uses primary sources to explore programs and impact of Lyndon Johnson's Great Society.

President Lyndon Johnson launched his legislation plans for his "Great Society" soon after he became president. Read about the many pieces of legislation that were passed in just a few years. See what happened to tarnish Johnson's...

There were many governmental programs that were part of Lyndon Johnson's Great Society. Find a flow chart that showswhich different programs belonged to which major topics.

A quick comprehension check over the "Great Society" of the 1950s.

Learn about Lyndon B. Johnson's administration and his war on poverty.

Learning activity on religion and society in which students explore the ideas and events of the Great Awakening and determine the impact they may have had on the American Revolution. Site provides links to wide variety of resources for...

Resource for teachers and students. A study of government and society through a look at the legacy of Alexander the Great. Includes questions for discussion followed by activity surrounding four Hellenistic philosophies of the "good...

Providing photos, audio clips, primary texts, a timeline, and a glossary, this website is a good introduction to President Lyndon Johnson's efforts to reform education in the United States. Listen to (or read) Johnson's "Great Society...

Learners frequently echo sentiments such as, "The government is too big," or "The government should make welfare mothers pay for their own needs." It seems that many citizens, high schoolers included, have begun to believe in reduced...

Learn many interesting facts about the political system and the culture of Finland at this government resource. Includes links to extensive resources on government, population, immigration, religion, security, and social affairs. Be sure...

President Lyndon B. Johnson was a truly progressive president at the beginning of his term of office. Read about all the programs started under his watch that attempted to better the lives of all Americans, especially those who lived in...

Nick Carraway observes the wasteful lives of four wealthy acquaintances in the nouveau riche society of West Egg, Long Island. During his time there, Carraway befriends his affluent and enigmatic neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Selected (10)...

This dramatic interactive delves into the depths to explore the many shipwrecks which have taken place off the coast of Michigan's Great Lakes. Each of the four main topics opens into additional extensive and detailed information. Click...

With over four hundred original images, this site covers periods in California's history from 1600 to the 1930s. Topics covered include the geography and climate of California, early aboriginal groups, the first European explorers, the...

This is an excellent collection of teaching materials on Stephen Angulalik and Inuit culture for junior high to adult, prepared by Emily Angulalik, his daughter. There are lesson sheets, photos and music files to download, as well as...

Read and watch a video about the Head Start program at its homepage created by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

A rich source of historical information on Chicago. Search through entries, historical sources, maps, and special features.

An overview of the Great Awakening and how the Protestant Revivalism effected England and the American colonies during the eighteenth century.

Given background information, students will identify the social and economic impact of World War II on the American home front, such as the Great Depression, rationing, and increased opportunity for women and minority employment.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about environmental issues causing problems for the Great Lakes. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in drawing conclusions.

In this lesson, young scholars look at photographs (portraits and people, historical events and images depicting strife or struggle, etc.) based around a given time period and contemplate the impact a photograph has on the perception of...

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The storyteller of Indiana, the Historical Society collects, preserves, interprets, and shares great historical stories of Indiana. This is a great site to check out for both general and specific information on the subject.

This is the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators homepage. A great starting point for new writers interested in exploring this genre.