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Ohio Memory Project

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Ohio Memory's mission is to help communities share, discover and connect to Ohio's rich past through dynamic online resources.
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A&E Television

History.com: Ohio

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of Ohio! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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State of Ohio Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the Ohio state government's official website. Find information ranging from state government and its officials to arts and travel.
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A&E Television

History.com: The States

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
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Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Ohio Dept. Of Natural Resources: History of Ohio's Canals

For Students 9th - 10th
History of Ohio canals including Miami-Erie Canal and Ohio-Erie Canal.
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National Museum of Industrial History

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explore these exhibitions, previously located in the Smithsonian Institute, which feature the great Americans who contributed to the industrialization of the United States beginning with the nation's centennial celebration. Plan a trip...
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Ohio Channel: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Public broadcasting and live streaming of government events, statehouse news, public affairs, history, education, arts, and culture as they pertain to the state of Ohio.
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National Park Service: Teaching With Historic Places: The Ohio & Erie Canal

For Teachers 9th - 10th
How were the canals used and what were the effects of this transportation system on daily life in the 19th century? This lesson plan incorporates the use of historic sites in the study of Ohio and U.S. history.
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The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn everything you need to know about the history of Cleveland, Ohio searchable by subject, alphabetical index, image gallery, or timeline.
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Ohio Memory: Fort Ancient Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Find several pages of artifacts from the Fort Ancient Culture. Read descriptions of each artifact, from where it was excavated, and its time period. A very interesting resource.
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Usa Gov: u.s. History and Historical Documents

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Discover highlights from American history, including military events and founding documents.
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The Us50: Ohio

For Students 9th - 10th
Covers comprehensive information regarding Ohio history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
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Ohio Public Libraries: The Evolution of Ohio

For Students 9th - 10th
Eleven major territories of Ohio are separated and information on economic patterns, population trends, migratory patterns and historical information is provided for each. Site is easily navigated with buttons and links.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Time Line of Ohio History

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive timeline of events in the prehistory and history of Ohio. Hyperlinks to the multitude of specific articles about Ohio's history.
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Ohio History: Virtual First Ohioans

For Students 9th - 10th
This award-winning resource from the Ohio Historical Society presents Ohio's first cultures: PaleoIndian, Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian, and Late Prehistoric Period cultures. Click on each period for additional information and great...
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Ohio State University

E History: Lynching in America

For Students 9th - 10th
Ohio State University gives a general discussion of lynching with links to numerous newspaper accounts of an 1897 lynching in Urbana, Ohio.
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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: The Northwest Ordinance July 13, 1787

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents the full text of the Northwest Ordinance, "an Ordinance for the government of the Territory of the United States northwest of the River Ohio", thus creating the Northwest Territory.
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Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media

Teaching History: Doing History Is Like Solving a Mystery!

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Use this interactive poster to explore how students understand history and find resources about teaching historical thinking to students.
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Columbia University

Columbia University: Asia for Educators: The Mongols in World History

For Students 9th - 10th
Coverage of many aspects of Mongol history, from A.D. 1000-1500, including conquests and important figures in Mongol history
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Stanford University

Stanford History Education Group: The Dark Ages

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Primary and secondary source documents, timeline, PowerPoint, and lesson plan reinforcing life during the Dark Ages in Europe. Over several days students will come to understand all aspects of this...
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Ohio State University

Opper Project: Using Editorial Cartoons to Teach History (Lesson Plans)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Two dozen lessons that focus on using political cartoons as primary source resources for teaching American history. Lessons cover a range of topics in U.S. history from the Civil War era forward and are linked to Ohio content standards.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Going Gobi: Hunting for Fossils

For Students 9th - 10th
Travel through the Gobi Desert with two paleontologists, and discover ancient fossils of creatures from long ago.
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Bbc History: Ancient History: Romans: Roman Empire: Paradox of Power

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay provides parallels and connections with the modern world that illuminate Rome's history and downfall. Archived.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Fort Ancient Culture: Great Serpent Mound

For Students 9th - 10th
The Great Serpent Mound in rural, southwestern Ohio is the largest serpent effigy in the world. Scholarly debate surrounds its use and exactly why it was built. But without a doubt, the mound is singular and significant in its ability to...

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