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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Economic Expansion, Enlarged Markets

For Students 9th - 10th
The United States was greatly affected by the Industrial Revolution taking place in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. New inventions and capital investment led to the creation of new industries and the spread of economic growth....
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Basic Ingredients of the Us Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Every economic system tries to anticipate and then meet human needs through the production and distribution of goods and services. The economic system is the mechanism that brings together natural resources, the labor supply, technology,...
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Treaty of Paris Is Ratified

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Continental Congress gathered to end the Revolutionary War, and solidify their independence from England with the Treaty of Paris. Briefly overviews the events, and presents a photo of the Maryland State Capital, where the delegates...
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McGraw Hill

Mc Graw Hill: Higher Ed: The Free Enterprise System

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the Free Enterprise system in the United States discusses how production, prices, and goods and services are determined.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Growing Opposition

For Students 5th - 8th
George Washington's cabinet had strong personalities with often opposing opinions. Read about the differences between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson in regard to Hamilton's financial policies for the new country. See why these...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: This Is Our Country

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using Video and Activote Assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about the United States, such as holidays, capitals and landmarks. This is part 1 of a series of six flipcharts.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: This Is Our Country

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video and Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about the United States, such as holidays, capitals and landmarks. This is part 2 of a series of six flipcharts.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: This Is Our Country

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about the United States, such as holidays, capitals and landmarks. This is part 3 of a series of six flipcharts.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: This Is Our Country

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video and Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about the United States, such as holidays, capitals and landmarks. This is part 4 of a series of six flipcharts.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: This Is Our Country

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video and Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about the United States, such as holidays, capitals and landmarks. This is part 5 of a series of six flipcharts.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: This Is Our Country

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video and Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about the United States, such as holidays, capitals and landmarks. This is part 6 of a series of six flipcharts.
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Cayuse Canyon

The Us50

For Students 9th - 10th
This clickable map of the United States gives students access to research information from history and tourism to attractions and famous historic figures.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Lady Bird Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the personal life and public career of Claudia Taylor Johnson, more widely known as Lady Bird Johnson, the First Lady of the United States during Lyndon B. Johnson's term as President. Learn about how she met Lyndon Johnson,...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: United States, 1917

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the United States and territories showing the expansion from the formation of the original states to the purchase of the Danish West Indies (Virgin Islands) in 1917. The map is color-coded to show the original states, the states...
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Maps of Mexico

Virtual Picture Travel Map of Arizona

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Travel to Arizona and take a virtual tour of Phoenix and the Grand Canyon. While in Phoenix visit places of interest such as the Roosevelt Dam, Goldfield Ghost Town and the State Capital Museum.
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Maps of Mexico

Virtual Picture Travel Map of Arizona

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Travel to Arizona and take a virtual tour of Phoenix and the Grand Canyon. While in Phoenix visit places of interest such as the Roosevelt Dam, Goldfield Ghost Town and the State Capital Museum.
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Other

Nas: Studying Classroom Teaching as a Medium for Professional Development

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Mathematical Sciences Education Board (MSEB) and the U.S. National Commission on Mathematics Instruction (USNCMI) took advantage of a unique opportunity to bring educators together. In August 2000, following the Ninth International...
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Landmark Cases: Schechter v. u.s. (1935)

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS provides details on the landmark Supreme Court case of Schechter v. U.S. which dealt with congressional powers under the Commerce Clause.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Landmark Cases: Schenck v. u.s. (1919)

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS offers a summary of the landmark Supreme Court case of Schenck v. U.S. which dealt with when an individual's free speech rights under the First Amendment presented a "clear and present danger." This case has since been overturned.
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George Washington University

Birth of a Nation: The First Federal Congress 1789 1791

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhaustive look at the first Congress during George Washington's presidency. Find out about the precedents that were set and the interpretations that had to be made about the new Constitution. A fabulous site from George Washington...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Navigating the Usa With the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The students will be plotting points on the United States Map. This background and activity could be used and/or modified to fit any social studies class. Students could explore topics ranging from graphing coordinates in pre-algebra to...
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Arlington Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery Website: Pierre Charles L'enfant

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Arlington National Cemetery contains a biography of L'Enfant (1754-1852) and information about the L'Enfant Monument. You will also find quotes about him, as well as by him. This site also includes several pictures.
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Kidport

Symbols of America

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students will learn about America's most popular symbols through short multiple choice questions. They can find more specific information by clicking on the American Icons link.
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Digital History

Digital History: Alexander Hamilton's Financial Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Young Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury. Read about his ideas for reducing the huge national debt, and see how his views of the nation and national government were so different from Thomas Jefferson's.

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