Curated OER
Breaking News English: Bidding War Begins for Top Banknote Printer
In this English worksheet, students read "Bidding War Begins for Top Banknote Printer," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 2 graphic organizer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false...
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Woman Has First Face Transplant
In this English learning exercise, learners read "Woman Has First Face Transplant," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Japanese Emperor and Anthem
In this English worksheet, students read "Japanese Emperor and Anthem," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Making Sense
Students use self-correcting strategies if they are stuck on a word in a simple sentence. In this reading lesson plan, students look at the covers of many books, and use the picture on the cover to help them figure out what the title...
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: New France
A comprehensive learning module on New France that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include where the French explored and...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: New France
An overview of New France, from the time the French first began to explore the area until they ceded Canada to the British (Treaty of Paris, signed in 1763). Includes a discussion of the founding of Quebec City and early maps of the...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: New France
This site has a good description of the differences between the French settlements in New France and the British colonies in America. Read about the rights of the French colonists as opposed to those of the English colonists.
Canadian Museum of History
Cmc: Virtual Museum of New France: The Explorers: Des Groseilliers
An overview of the life of Des Groseilliers. Biographical information along with images and maps show how Des Groseilliers was an influential person in the fur trade.
Canadian Museum of History
Cmc: Virtual Museum of New France: The Explorers: Pierre Gauthier De Varennes
The life and explorations of the La Verendryes are profiled in this biography. Forts, search for the sea, furs, Rocky Mountains, and so many more adventures are shared.
Brown University
John Carter Brown Library: Champlain's America: New France and New England
An exhibition marking the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec by Samuel de Champlain. It discusses Champlain's determination and drive to explore North America, and to plant French roots in the Canadian landscape. Images of...
Other
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Park
The fortress of Louisbourg was one of the pivotal centre's of control and defense in the colony of New France. Ultimately, whomever controlled Louisbourg controlled access to the St. Lawrence Seaways and access to the New France...
Library of Congress
Loc: France in America: New Societies
The development of a multi-ethnic society developed in New France. Find out how this happened and what made up the social hierarchy. Primary source documents are provided on this Library of Congress site.
Historica Canada
Historica Dominion Institute: Governor Frontenac
Part of a video series, this clip [1:00] profiles Frontenac who was the governor of New France. Learn more about this man, his challenges, battles fought, and his position in New France. Lesson plans are linked to this site.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Samuel De Champlain
A first person account of the founding of Quebec City by Samuel de Champlain. Provides his own feelings about New France and what he plans to use New France for.
Other
Maison Saint Gabriel: A Present From the Past
Tour a Montreal museum, Maison Saint-Gabriel, to learn the history of this city and of New France and Quebec from the 16th century on. See how early settlers lived. Teachers will appreciate the comprehensive word list for elementary...
University of Virginia
Univ. Of Virginia: Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, Poems
The University of Virginia Library provides a wonderful selection of Frances Harper poems. Each poem is individually linked for easy access to one of interest. Includes images.
Library of Congress
Loc: France in America
A bilingual overview about the French colonization of the New World. Primary source documents are provided on this Library of Congress site.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: The New Deal
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read about the New Deal, its programs, and the ways it helped a nation in the grips of the Great Depression. The New Deal was not universally popular, so find out what Franklin Roosevelt did to keep the...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Bringing the "New Colossus" to America
This lesson plan provides suggestions for augmenting a study of The Statue of Liberty. Includes information on the Emma Lazarus sonnet, "The New Colossus," (which was written about the statue) and the attitudes towards immigration during...
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Art Nouveau
This site contains information on Art Nouveau in great detail. Find out what this term means, and how this "new art" adapted from old styles.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Britain in the New World: The House of Burgesses
The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first elected legislature in the New World. Find out why the governmental conditions in England led to this representative government and how it was so different from the governing of colonies in...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: New Caladonia (France)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of New Caladonia (France), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the...
Yale University
The Avalon Project: Charles Ii's Grant of New England to the Duke of York
Yale University's Avalon Project provides a transcription of Charles II's Grant of New England to the Duke of York, 1676.
Other
Au: Frances Perkins on the Social Security Act (1935)
Here is a speech given by Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor in the administration of Franklin Roosevelt, praising the passage of the Social Security Act in 1935. See how this groundbreaking legislation would help the elderly, disabled,...
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