A comprehensive learning module on the geography of New York State that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include New York...

Explore the crafts that the African American culture exported from native African lands, basketry and cultivation of rice. With the lessons provided in the downloadable document, students will weave together history, geography, social...

Highlights the history of Stone Mountain located in Georgia near Atlanta which is "the largest exposed mass of granite in the world". Once used by Native Americans as a ceremonial meeting place, it is now a state park and a major tourist...

During this lesson students will have the opportunity to research, analyze, and collect data on how the natural environment influenced the Native Americans long ago, and how it still influences us today. Using information gathered from...

Interactive web site where students can learn about the development of the geography of the United States over the course of history. This section of the site focuses on the original inhabitants of North America, in particular the...

This Grade 1 unit explores U.S. communities in a historical context. By exploring their own community's buildings and services of both long ago and today, children in non-Native American communities are introduced to concepts of change,...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about sports teams using Native American names. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in comparing and contrasting.

Use this site to find out the history of this Native American tribe of Idaho by clicking on "Jackson Sundown." Go to the other links for more information on the Nez Perce.

The U.S. Gazetteer Files provide a listing of all geographic areas for selected geographic area types. The files include geographic identifier codes, names, area measurements, and representative latitude and longitude coordinates. There...

This resource, by the National Park Service, offers a comprehensive series of information about Devils Tower. This natural formation, highly regarded by Native Americans, has also had the great distinction of being listed as the first...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart includes a map and graphic organizer for student group work, with links and other activities for making connections between the people and geography of the region. An Activote assessment...

A detailed lesson plan that explores "the concept of region and how culture and experience influence the perception of regions." Site provides many excellent websites for students and teachers to explore during their study of the Great...

This collection of stories features facts about the state of Washington. Find out about the Milk Carton Derby is. Can you name the borders of Washington state?

Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Alabama including early explorers, Native Americans, the Civil War, and Civil Rights.

A collection of primary documents dealing with the ethnic groups found in the Columbia River Basin.

This is a resource about the state of Utah. Includes images and articles on everything from geology to famous people in the state.

Provides an overview of the culture of Wiyot. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, and politics.

Provides an overview of the culture of Western Shoshone people who lived in northern Nevada and northwestern Utah.. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social...

Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Rhode Island including early explorers, Native Americans, English colony, King Philip's War, and the American Revolution.

Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of South Carolina including early explorers, Native Americans, English colony, American Revolution, and the Civil War.

Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Texas including early explorers, Native Americans, Mexican-American War, Republic of Texas, and the Civil War.

Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Vermont including early explorers, Native Americans, French and Indian War, American Revolution, and becoming a state.

Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Virginia including early explorers, Native Americans, Jamestown, an English Colony, American Revolution, and Civil War.

Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of South Dakota including early explorers, Native Americans, Louisiana Purchase, Wounded Knee, and becoming a state.