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Core Knowledge Foundation

Early Presidents and Social Reformers

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
An ebook by Core Knowledge features information about early United Stated presidents such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson and social reformers such as Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglas.
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Core Knowledge Foundation

The Civil War

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A student reader shares information about the history of slavery, the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln, women's contributions to the war, the Emancipation Proclamation, and reconstruction.
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BBC

Bbc History Trail: Local History

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
How can you trace the history of a community? What are the historical clues and tips you can use to find out what shaped its past? This site explains the techniques historians can use and provides great examples.
Interactive
Other

Timelines.tv: A History of Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
This outstanding site offers an interactive timeline that spans the breadth of British history from 1066 to the late 20th century. The timeline acts as a portal to high quality videos originally produced for the BBC that cover a broad...
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Other

Indiana County History Preservation Society: History of Indiana

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at the first 100 years of Indiana statehood. Includes general information about the history of the state, important landmarks, historical documents, key events, the story of New Harmony, and much more. (Some pages...
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US National Archives

Docsteach: A Revolution, a Reaction and a Reform: National History Day

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Learners will analyze primary source documents related to the National History Day (NHD) theme for 2011-12: Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History, determine how the documents are connected to the theme, and evaluate the effectiveness...
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Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biology: Evolution: History of Life: The Cambrian Explosion

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Earth's evolutionary history during the Cambrian period. [3:25]
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Stanford University

Beyond the Bubble: History Assessments

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] A collection of innovative assessments, interactive rubrics, and annotated samples of student work with an emphasis on primary source documents for the use in a wide range of history concepts.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Classroom Economist: History of Central Banking

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores the early history of central banking in the United States, describing the evolution of banking from the late 1700s through the Great Depression, with a special focus on the Fed's role in the Depression.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Writings of the Ancient Maya

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students are introduced to the ancient Mayan civilization through their writings. They explore a social studies focus on the destruction of many Mayan writings by the Spanish and what archaeologists have learned from the writings that...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: This Week in Wv History: May

For Students 9th - 10th
This module contains a series of informational clips about major events in West Virginia's history. The May audio episodes of This Week in WV History include guided listening questions, scripts, and background information.
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Other

Learning for Justice: Do's and Don'ts of Teaching Black History

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Suggestions and tips to consider for guaranteeing students get the most out of Black History Month.
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History Link

Bertha Pitts Campbell: An Oral History

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Washington State Oral History Project comes this captivating interview with Bertha Pitts Campbell, an African American woman and early Seattle civil rights worker. Campbell talks about the discrimination and segregation she...
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Idaho State University

Idaho Museum of Natural History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains many links to ongoing exhibits, helpful natural history information, and other fun and educational links, including a "Just for Kids" link. Great place for the natural history bunk!
Lesson Plan
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

History Is Fun: Jamestown: Lesson Plan: How Do We Know What We Know?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This cross curriculum lesson plan encourages independent thought and investigation as students examine images related to the cultures that combined at Jamestown settlement. Encourages the use of art to understand history. An informative...
PPT
Virginia History Series

Virginia History Series: Indians of Virginia [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Amazing visual presentation about the history of Indians in Virginia. included in this comprehensive slideshow are startling pictures and maps tracing the Native American culture from prehistoric times through the 1600's.
Graphic
International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: To Victory, Always

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "To victory, always" a Cuban political propaganda poster by Alfredo Rostgaard, 1968.
Primary
Marxists Internet Archive

Marxists Internet Archive: Leon Trotsky: The History of the Russian Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the full translation of Leon Trotsky's The History of the Russian Revolution. The online book comes in three volumes: "The Overthrow of Tzarism," "The Attempted Counter Revolution," and "The Triumph of the Soviets."
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Us History: Colonial America

For Students 9th - 10th
AP U.S. History unit on Colonial America. Multi-media resources, interactive assignments, and assessment.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Us History: Prelude to War

For Students 9th - 10th
AP U.S. History learning module covers Manifest Destiny, conflict over slavery and events leading to the Civil War.
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc Bitesize: History: Roman Empire: What Was Life Like in the Roman Army?

For Students 3rd - 6th
Learning module from BBC Primary History for study of the Romans and Roman Army. Engaging and interactive site for primary students. Includes activities, photos, videos, and links to supplemental material.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Pocahontas

For Students 9th - 10th
Among the most famous women in early American history, Pocahontas is credited with helping the struggling English settlers survive.
Primary
PBS

Pbs: African American World History

For Students 9th - 10th
Featuring an excerpt from a memoir written by Ruby Bridges telling of her experience as the first African American child to attend an all white elementary school in New Orleans in the year 1960.
Interactive
Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: List of Themes for Social Studies & History

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a list of interactive vocabulary activities for social studies and history.

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