History & Social Studies Resources
The best of the Net's history and social studies sites.
Teaching Children About War And Terrorism
Children can't comprehend war and terrorism. Yet they are exposed to it daily on television. Take time to discuss war and all its consequences with your young people. They need to understand what is going on in the world today.
Children can't comprehend war and terrorism. Yet they are exposed to it daily on television. Take time to discuss war and all its consequences with your young people. They need to understand what is going on in the world today.
106th Congress
This is a must for term papers and social studies classes. More information than you could ever possibly use.
This is a must for term papers and social studies classes. More information than you could ever possibly use.
Accessible Archives
"Primary source material from 18th & 19th century periodicals. Now over 250 million searchable words."
"Primary source material from 18th & 19th century periodicals. Now over 250 million searchable words."
The African-American Mosaic
"A noteworthy and singular publication, the Mosaic is the first Library-wide resource guide to the institution's African- American collections." From The Library of Congress.
"A noteworthy and singular publication, the Mosaic is the first Library-wide resource guide to the institution's African- American collections." From The Library of Congress.
The Amana Colonies
"Looks at the historic utopian society established in the 1850s along the Iowa River by German-speaking settlers from a religious group known as the Community of True Inspiration. The group, which originated in Himbach, Germany, in 1714, created a communal system of seven villages, each with mills, shops, homes, communal kitchens, schools, & churches."
"Looks at the historic utopian society established in the 1850s along the Iowa River by German-speaking settlers from a religious group known as the Community of True Inspiration. The group, which originated in Himbach, Germany, in 1714, created a communal system of seven villages, each with mills, shops, homes, communal kitchens, schools, & churches."
America at Work/America at Leisure, 1894-1915
"Features motion pictures that showcase work, school, & leisure activities in the U.S. in the late 19th & early 20th century. The site includes films of the U.S. Postal Service from 1903, cattle breeding, fire fighters, ice manufacturing, logging, calisthenics & gymnastic exercises in schools, amusement parks, boxing, expositions, football, parades, swimming, & other sporting events."
"Features motion pictures that showcase work, school, & leisure activities in the U.S. in the late 19th & early 20th century. The site includes films of the U.S. Postal Service from 1903, cattle breeding, fire fighters, ice manufacturing, logging, calisthenics & gymnastic exercises in schools, amusement parks, boxing, expositions, football, parades, swimming, & other sporting events."
American Indian History and Related Resources
"This world wide site is a developing site supervised by Professor Troy Johnson and is dedicated to the presentation of unique artwork, photographs, video and sound recordings which accurately reflect the history, culture and richness of the Native American experience in North America and has been expanded to include Indian people of Central America and Mexico."
"This world wide site is a developing site supervised by Professor Troy Johnson and is dedicated to the presentation of unique artwork, photographs, video and sound recordings which accurately reflect the history, culture and richness of the Native American experience in North America and has been expanded to include Indian people of Central America and Mexico."
The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden
"Offers authentic objects on all the Presidents, from the general's uniform worn by George Washington to an interactive 360-degree "BeHere" camera used at a 2000 national political convention. The site includes letters written to past Presidents, tells what Presidents did after leaving office, and offers lesson plans on how to use these objects with students."
"Offers authentic objects on all the Presidents, from the general's uniform worn by George Washington to an interactive 360-degree "BeHere" camera used at a 2000 national political convention. The site includes letters written to past Presidents, tells what Presidents did after leaving office, and offers lesson plans on how to use these objects with students."
America, Russia and the Meeting of Frontiers
Meeting of Frontiers is a bilingual, multimedia English-Russian digital library that tells the story of the American exploration and settlement of the West, the parallel exploration and settlement of Siberia and the Russian Far East, and the meeting of the Russian-American frontier in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
Meeting of Frontiers is a bilingual, multimedia English-Russian digital library that tells the story of the American exploration and settlement of the West, the parallel exploration and settlement of Siberia and the Russian Far East, and the meeting of the Russian-American frontier in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
American Journalism Review
"4,925 newspapers now online. U.S. and Canadian papers cross- indexed by category, state and province."
"4,925 newspapers now online. U.S. and Canadian papers cross- indexed by category, state and province."
The American Revolution & Its Era: Maps & Charts
"Features more than 2,000 items, many with distinct coloration & annotations. Cartographers can compare multiple editions, states, & impressions of several of the most important maps of the period, follow the development of a particular map from the manuscript sketch to the finished printed version & its foreign derivatives, and more..."
"Features more than 2,000 items, many with distinct coloration & annotations. Cartographers can compare multiple editions, states, & impressions of several of the most important maps of the period, follow the development of a particular map from the manuscript sketch to the finished printed version & its foreign derivatives, and more..."
Ancestors in America
"Companion website for the PBS series by the same name, explores the history & stories of Asian Americans. A timeline shows events that shaped Asian American history, & a resource section allows further exploration of the Asian American experience. The site includes guides with discussion questions for teachers & an online discussion."
"Companion website for the PBS series by the same name, explores the history & stories of Asian Americans. A timeline shows events that shaped Asian American history, & a resource section allows further exploration of the Asian American experience. The site includes guides with discussion questions for teachers & an online discussion."
Asahi Shimbun
A popular Japanese daily in English!
A popular Japanese daily in English!
Asia Profiles
Maps and stats on Asian countries. From Asia Source.
Maps and stats on Asian countries. From Asia Source.
Ask Asia's Lesson Plans
What a great idea to enliven your Asian studies or Japanese language class!
What a great idea to enliven your Asian studies or Japanese language class!
At Home in the Heartland
"Illinois has witnessed the dynamics of cultural contact from the first French-Indian encounters through waves of immigration--Southern, Yankee, German, Irish, Scandinavian, Black, Italian, Slavic, Mexican, and Asian. Technological revolutions and social and political confrontations that have shaped our nation have been conceived or nurtured in Illinois."
"Illinois has witnessed the dynamics of cultural contact from the first French-Indian encounters through waves of immigration--Southern, Yankee, German, Irish, Scandinavian, Black, Italian, Slavic, Mexican, and Asian. Technological revolutions and social and political confrontations that have shaped our nation have been conceived or nurtured in Illinois."
Bob Hope & American Variety
"Looks at Hope's life as a vaudeville actor, comic monologist, dancer, singer, sketch comedian, & master of ceremonies. The site showcases Bob Hope memorabilia & offers a list of public programs at the Library."
"Looks at Hope's life as a vaudeville actor, comic monologist, dancer, singer, sketch comedian, & master of ceremonies. The site showcases Bob Hope memorabilia & offers a list of public programs at the Library."
By the People, For the People: Posters from the WPA, 1936-43
"A collection of 900 boldly colored & graphically diverse posters produced as part of FDR's New Deal. These striking silkscreens, lithographs, & woodcuts were created to publicize health & safety programs; cultural programs including art exhibitions, theatrical, & musical performances; travel & tourism; educational programs; & community activities."
"A collection of 900 boldly colored & graphically diverse posters produced as part of FDR's New Deal. These striking silkscreens, lithographs, & woodcuts were created to publicize health & safety programs; cultural programs including art exhibitions, theatrical, & musical performances; travel & tourism; educational programs; & community activities."
Care's Virtual Field Trips
Fascinating field trips to Bolivia, Ecuador, Ghana, Honduras, Kosovo, Madagascar, Mali and Peru.
Fascinating field trips to Bolivia, Ecuador, Ghana, Honduras, Kosovo, Madagascar, Mali and Peru.
Castolon: A Meeting Place of Two Cultures
"This lesson about frontier life in Texas is based on the National Register of Historic Places registration file, 'Castolon Historic District,' and other source materials about Castolon and ranching in the Big Bend region. It was written by Carol E. Sperling, former Supervisory Park Ranger at Big Bend National Park."
"This lesson about frontier life in Texas is based on the National Register of Historic Places registration file, 'Castolon Historic District,' and other source materials about Castolon and ranching in the Big Bend region. It was written by Carol E. Sperling, former Supervisory Park Ranger at Big Bend National Park."
Children in Urban America
"Shows how children experienced city life during the last century & a half. The site features hundreds of documents & images about children in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, drawn from newspapers, government, & other official records, oral histories & memoirs, & other sources."
"Shows how children experienced city life during the last century & a half. The site features hundreds of documents & images about children in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, drawn from newspapers, government, & other official records, oral histories & memoirs, & other sources."
CNN Newsroom
Energize your current events classes! Superb guides!
Energize your current events classes! Superb guides!
Constitutional Backgrounder
It's your right to know!
It's your right to know!
Courts to Classes
"Helps students learn about the federal court system. Teachers can use the site to connect court-related issues to students' everyday lives. Visitors can learn about the differences between civil & criminal cases, participate in a mini-moot court, & more."
"Helps students learn about the federal court system. Teachers can use the site to connect court-related issues to students' everyday lives. Visitors can learn about the differences between civil & criminal cases, participate in a mini-moot court, & more."
Cultural Icons
"Cultural Icons brings you images, books, music and more."
"Cultural Icons brings you images, books, music and more."
Current Events - World
From About.com Guide Keith Porter who produces and co-hosts Common Ground, a nationally syndicated radio program on world affairs heard on 110 public radio stations each week.
From About.com Guide Keith Porter who produces and co-hosts Common Ground, a nationally syndicated radio program on world affairs heard on 110 public radio stations each week.
Darwin Awards
Some folks take stupidity to new heights! Perfect for that 'lite' lesson before a vacation, break or last period on Friday!
Some folks take stupidity to new heights! Perfect for that 'lite' lesson before a vacation, break or last period on Friday!
DoHistory
"DoHistory invites you to explore the process of piecing together the lives of ordinary people in the past. It is an experimental, interactive case study based on the research that went into the book and film A Midwife's Tale, which were both based upon the remarkable 200 year old diary of midwife/healer Martha Ballard."
"DoHistory invites you to explore the process of piecing together the lives of ordinary people in the past. It is an experimental, interactive case study based on the research that went into the book and film A Midwife's Tale, which were both based upon the remarkable 200 year old diary of midwife/healer Martha Ballard."
Down at the Farm
A to Z Teacher Stuff's site which has online lesson plans, thematic units, theme resources, literature activities, teacher tips, and ideas and lots more besides the 'farm yard' material!
A to Z Teacher Stuff's site which has online lesson plans, thematic units, theme resources, literature activities, teacher tips, and ideas and lots more besides the 'farm yard' material!
EASE History
"EASE History is a rich learning environment that supports the learning of US history. Over 600 videos and photographs are currently available in EASE History."
"EASE History is a rich learning environment that supports the learning of US history. Over 600 videos and photographs are currently available in EASE History."
Edward S. Curtis's North American Indian
"One of the most significant & controversial representations of American Indian culture ever produced. Issued in a limited edition from 1907-1930, the publication continues to influence the image of Indians in popular culture. In over 2000 photos & narrative, Curtis portrayed the traditional customs & lifeways of 80 Indian tribes."
"One of the most significant & controversial representations of American Indian culture ever produced. Issued in a limited edition from 1907-1930, the publication continues to influence the image of Indians in popular culture. In over 2000 photos & narrative, Curtis portrayed the traditional customs & lifeways of 80 Indian tribes."
"Eleanor Roosevelt"
"This website includes a Roosevelt family tree, newspaper columns written by Mrs. Roosevelt, a clip from a TV appearance, a timeline that highlights events in her life & in the nation, & more. A teacher's guide suggests discussion topics & related activities."
"This website includes a Roosevelt family tree, newspaper columns written by Mrs. Roosevelt, a clip from a TV appearance, a timeline that highlights events in her life & in the nation, & more. A teacher's guide suggests discussion topics & related activities."
The Empire That Was Russia
"Shows photographs of a lost world -- the Russian Empire on the eve of World War I & the coming revolution. Medieval churches & monasteries, railroads & factories, & daily life & work of Russia's diverse population are among the subjects."
"Shows photographs of a lost world -- the Russian Empire on the eve of World War I & the coming revolution. Medieval churches & monasteries, railroads & factories, & daily life & work of Russia's diverse population are among the subjects."
Elections... the American Way
"Looks at political campaigns by exploring the history & roles of candidates & voters, the structure of the party system & election process, & tough issues that politicians have faced over the years."
"Looks at political campaigns by exploring the history & roles of candidates & voters, the structure of the party system & election process, & tough issues that politicians have faced over the years."
Florida Folklife from the WPS Collections, 1937-1942
"An ethnographic field collection documenting African-American, Arabic, Bahamian, British-American, Cuban, Greek, Italian, Minorcan, Seminole, & Slavic cultures throughout Florida during the New Deal era. It features folksongs & folktales, including blues & work songs from menhaden fishing boats, railroad gangs, & turpentine camps; children's songs, dance music, & religious music; & interviews."
"An ethnographic field collection documenting African-American, Arabic, Bahamian, British-American, Cuban, Greek, Italian, Minorcan, Seminole, & Slavic cultures throughout Florida during the New Deal era. It features folksongs & folktales, including blues & work songs from menhaden fishing boats, railroad gangs, & turpentine camps; children's songs, dance music, & religious music; & interviews."
The Forts of Old San Juan
"Provides a history of Puerto Rico & the forts Spain established to protect its growing population & riches in the Caribbean."
"Provides a history of Puerto Rico & the forts Spain established to protect its growing population & riches in the Caribbean."
Frederica: An 18th-Century Planned Community
"Recounts British efforts to establish Georgia as a utopia in the American wilderness (1730s) & to fortify the colony against Spanish encroachment, in part through the creation of a fort & military town on St. Simons Island, Georgia."
"Recounts British efforts to establish Georgia as a utopia in the American wilderness (1730s) & to fortify the colony against Spanish encroachment, in part through the creation of a fort & military town on St. Simons Island, Georgia."
A Gateway to African American History
The North Kenwood/Oakland Charter School's excellent resources.
The North Kenwood/Oakland Charter School's excellent resources.
George Wallace: Settin' the Woods On Fire
"'George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire' offers an interesting perspective on many themes covered in the study of American history, from presidential politics, political parties, and American regionalism (particularly as it relates to the role of the South in American politics and culture), to desegregation, busing, and race relations."
"'George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire' offers an interesting perspective on many themes covered in the study of American history, from presidential politics, political parties, and American regionalism (particularly as it relates to the role of the South in American politics and culture), to desegregation, busing, and race relations."
Going to the Movies: Northeast Historic Film
"Looks at the evolution of movie going. Theater management, musical accompaniment, & changing technologies are among the topics. Video loans can be arranged, & there are opportunities for educators to speak with expert staff & attend special summer symposiums."
"Looks at the evolution of movie going. Theater management, musical accompaniment, & changing technologies are among the topics. Video loans can be arranged, & there are opportunities for educators to speak with expert staff & attend special summer symposiums."
GovTrack
"Monitors allow you to keep a careful watch over the government. You can monitor subject areas to track bills in Congress related to those topics, or you can track individual bills, and Members of Congress — but you have to tell GovTrack what you're interested in."
"Monitors allow you to keep a careful watch over the government. You can monitor subject areas to track bills in Congress related to those topics, or you can track individual bills, and Members of Congress — but you have to tell GovTrack what you're interested in."
Hispanic American History
Just one of the categories on About's American History site.
Just one of the categories on About's American History site.
History and Politics Out Loud
"Offers a collection of audio materials -- some available for the first time -- capturing significant political & historical events & personalities of the 20th century. Materials range from formal speeches to private phone conversations conducted from the White House."
"Offers a collection of audio materials -- some available for the first time -- capturing significant political & historical events & personalities of the 20th century. Materials range from formal speeches to private phone conversations conducted from the White House."
The History Channel
Bring the past to life! Splendid resources!
Bring the past to life! Splendid resources!
History Firsthand
"History Firsthand has been designed to provide elementary children with experiences which enable them to begin understanding primary sources. Students move from personal artifacts to the vast American Memory collections and learn how archival collections are organized, how to interpret artifacts and documents, how to use primary sources to tell a real story and how to do on-line research."
"History Firsthand has been designed to provide elementary children with experiences which enable them to begin understanding primary sources. Students move from personal artifacts to the vast American Memory collections and learn how archival collections are organized, how to interpret artifacts and documents, how to use primary sources to tell a real story and how to do on-line research."
History Matters
"Designed for high school and college teachers of U.S. History survey courses, this site serves as a gateway to Web resources and offers unique teaching materials, first-person primary documents and threaded discussions on teaching U.S. history." Superb resource for serious teachers and students alike.
"Designed for high school and college teachers of U.S. History survey courses, this site serves as a gateway to Web resources and offers unique teaching materials, first-person primary documents and threaded discussions on teaching U.S. history." Superb resource for serious teachers and students alike.
History Now
"HISTORY NOW features articles by noted historians as well as lesson plans, links to related websites, bibliographies, and many other resources. In each issue, the editors will bring together historians, master teachers and archivists to comment on a single historical theme."
"HISTORY NOW features articles by noted historians as well as lesson plans, links to related websites, bibliographies, and many other resources. In each issue, the editors will bring together historians, master teachers and archivists to comment on a single historical theme."
History of the American West, 1860-1920
"More than 30,000 photographs that illustrate Colorado towns & landscape, document the place of mining in the history of Colorado & the West, & show the lives of Native Americans from more than 40 tribes living west of the Mississippi River. World War II photographs of the 10th Mountain Division (ski troops based in Colorado who saw action in Italy) are also included."
"More than 30,000 photographs that illustrate Colorado towns & landscape, document the place of mining in the history of Colorado & the West, & show the lives of Native Americans from more than 40 tribes living west of the Mississippi River. World War II photographs of the 10th Mountain Division (ski troops based in Colorado who saw action in Italy) are also included."
Holocaust Teacher Resource Center
"This Holocaust Teacher Resource Center (TRC) web site, is dedicated to the memory of the six million Jewish people slaughtered during the Holocaust and the millions other people slaughtered during the Nazi era. It strives to combat prejudice and bigotry by transforming the horrors of the Holocaust into positive lessons to help make this a better and safer world for everybody."
"This Holocaust Teacher Resource Center (TRC) web site, is dedicated to the memory of the six million Jewish people slaughtered during the Holocaust and the millions other people slaughtered during the Nazi era. It strives to combat prejudice and bigotry by transforming the horrors of the Holocaust into positive lessons to help make this a better and safer world for everybody."
HyperHistory Online
"Over 1,400 files covering 3,000 years of world history."
"Over 1,400 files covering 3,000 years of world history."
'I Do Solemnly Swear...' Presidential Inaugurations
"A collection of 400 items from each of the 62 inaugurations, from George Washington's in 1789 to Bill Clinton's in 1997. The site features diaries & letters of Presidents & of those who witnessed inaugurations, handwritten drafts of inaugural addresses, broadsides, inaugural tickets & programs, prints, photo, & sheet music."
"A collection of 400 items from each of the 62 inaugurations, from George Washington's in 1789 to Bill Clinton's in 1997. The site features diaries & letters of Presidents & of those who witnessed inaugurations, handwritten drafts of inaugural addresses, broadsides, inaugural tickets & programs, prints, photo, & sheet music."
InternationalAffairs.com
"InternationalAffairs.com has links to a wide variety of resources ranging from news wires and newspapers to economic think-tanks to strategic studies institutes to the official web pages of governments and international institutions like the World Bank, OECD, and the United Nations."
"InternationalAffairs.com has links to a wide variety of resources ranging from news wires and newspapers to economic think-tanks to strategic studies institutes to the official web pages of governments and international institutions like the World Bank, OECD, and the United Nations."
Island of the Spirits
Nova Online's companion site for the PBS program. Brilliant!
Nova Online's companion site for the PBS program. Brilliant!
Jackie Steals Home
"Involves high school students in analyzing primary documents related to Jackie Robinson's breaking the color line (when he stepped onto Ebbets field on April 15, 1947) to help them understand racial barriers not only in baseball & other sports, but in society."
"Involves high school students in analyzing primary documents related to Jackie Robinson's breaking the color line (when he stepped onto Ebbets field on April 15, 1947) to help them understand racial barriers not only in baseball & other sports, but in society."
Journey Through Hallowed Ground
"Visits 65 historic places along 75 miles of Route 15 in Virginia's Piedmont. Stops include homes of Thomas Jefferson & James Monroe, sites of some of the bloodiest battles in the Civil War, & other places that evoke the soldiers, statesmen, farmers, & slaves who fought, toiled, & governed there."
"Visits 65 historic places along 75 miles of Route 15 in Virginia's Piedmont. Stops include homes of Thomas Jefferson & James Monroe, sites of some of the bloodiest battles in the Civil War, & other places that evoke the soldiers, statesmen, farmers, & slaves who fought, toiled, & governed there."
The Labyrinth: Resources for Medieval Studies
Unlike the domus Daedali, the Labyrinth is designed with clear paths. "You will have Ariadne's Thread to follow as you explore the innumeras vias."
Unlike the domus Daedali, the Labyrinth is designed with clear paths. "You will have Ariadne's Thread to follow as you explore the innumeras vias."
Jump Back In Time
"Take a trip to an era in American history."
"Take a trip to an era in American history."
La Torre di Pisa
Short of bringing your students to see it in the flesh, this official Web site of the Leaning Tower of Pisa is the next best thing! Excellent!
Short of bringing your students to see it in the flesh, this official Web site of the Leaning Tower of Pisa is the next best thing! Excellent!
Living History Project
"Is a place where students can learn about the oral history interview process. The site includes examples of how to conduct interviews with people in the community & collect & analyze their life histories. The site links to life histories that were written for the U.S. Works Progress Administration (WPA) from 1936-1940."
"Is a place where students can learn about the oral history interview process. The site includes examples of how to conduct interviews with people in the community & collect & analyze their life histories. The site links to life histories that were written for the U.S. Works Progress Administration (WPA) from 1936-1940."
The Living Room Candidate: Presidential Campaign Commercials 1952-2004
Campaign commercials offer a unqiue perspective on the election process since television came on the scene.
Campaign commercials offer a unqiue perspective on the election process since television came on the scene.
Lost & Found Sound
"A call to listeners to send in home recordings of the last 100 years to be shaped into stories that capture the rituals & sounds of everyday life. For example, the site features lost creation songs from the Mojave people, 20th century wars on tape, & a program on the disappearance of languages."
"A call to listeners to send in home recordings of the last 100 years to be shaped into stories that capture the rituals & sounds of everyday life. For example, the site features lost creation songs from the Mojave people, 20th century wars on tape, & a program on the disappearance of languages."
Managing Archeological Collections
"An online technical assistance & distance learning effort covering all aspects of "curation" -- caring for archeological collections such as objects, records, reports, & digital data -- wherever they may be (in the field, the archeologist's office, the lab, or a repository)."
"An online technical assistance & distance learning effort covering all aspects of "curation" -- caring for archeological collections such as objects, records, reports, & digital data -- wherever they may be (in the field, the archeologist's office, the lab, or a repository)."
Memories
World War II survivors share their experiences with schoolchildren. To subscribe, send the message "subscribe memories Your Name"
World War II survivors share their experiences with schoolchildren. To subscribe, send the message "subscribe memories Your Name"
Mount Vernon
Educational resources from this historic site.
Educational resources from this historic site.
My History is America's History
"MyHistory.org, the virtual front porch of My History Is America's History. It is a place where every American can be an historian-a place to remember, to record, and to see things in the 'big picture.'"
"MyHistory.org, the virtual front porch of My History Is America's History. It is a place where every American can be an historian-a place to remember, to record, and to see things in the 'big picture.'"
Napoleon
"The website is designed to help teachers use the PBS "Napoleon" video series in secondary social studies, civics, religion, & language arts classes. It is organized in four parts: the man & the myth, Napoleon & Josephine, politics in Napoleon's time, & Napoleon at war. It offers four lesson plans, an interactive battlefield simulator, video clips, & more."
"The website is designed to help teachers use the PBS "Napoleon" video series in secondary social studies, civics, religion, & language arts classes. It is organized in four parts: the man & the myth, Napoleon & Josephine, politics in Napoleon's time, & Napoleon at war. It offers four lesson plans, an interactive battlefield simulator, video clips, & more."
National Geographic News
NG reports the news daily. Great addition to all your classes.
NG reports the news daily. Great addition to all your classes.
Native American & Aboriginal Law
Comprehensive sources and links for in depth study. From the New England School of Law.
Comprehensive sources and links for in depth study. From the New England School of Law.
Native Americans: Women's History
One of dozens of categories in Women's History. From About.com.
One of dozens of categories in Women's History. From About.com.
Odins Castle
"A misty, mysterious time full of heroes, romance, chivalry, and legends..."
"A misty, mysterious time full of heroes, romance, chivalry, and legends..."
The Paperboy.com
Links to the world's newspapers. Includes a translation feature too.
Links to the world's newspapers. Includes a translation feature too.
PeaceNet
Through PeaceNet, take action for positive social change in the areas of peace, social and economic justice, human rights and the struggle against racism.
Through PeaceNet, take action for positive social change in the areas of peace, social and economic justice, human rights and the struggle against racism.
Prairie Settlement: Nebraska Photographs & Family Letters
"Illustrates the story of settlement on the Great Plains. Family letters of one homesteader express personal insight into the joy, despair, & determination in his struggle to establish a home on the prairie."
"Illustrates the story of settlement on the Great Plains. Family letters of one homesteader express personal insight into the joy, despair, & determination in his struggle to establish a home on the prairie."
Presidential Elections & the Electoral College
"Presents materials on elections & the voting process. It links to other election & electoral college resources."
"Presents materials on elections & the voting process. It links to other election & electoral college resources."
Project Vote Smart
Totally unbiased coverage of the election and surrounding events.
Totally unbiased coverage of the election and surrounding events.
Puerto Rico at the Dawn of the Modern Age: 1831-1929
"Portrays the early history of the commonwealth of Puerto Rico through first-person accounts, political writings, & histories drawn from the Library of Congress's general collections. Among the topics it highlights are the land & its resources, relations with Spain, competition among political parties, reform efforts, & recollections by veterans of the Spanish-American War."
"Portrays the early history of the commonwealth of Puerto Rico through first-person accounts, political writings, & histories drawn from the Library of Congress's general collections. Among the topics it highlights are the land & its resources, relations with Spain, competition among political parties, reform efforts, & recollections by veterans of the Spanish-American War."
Pulse of the Planet
"Each weekday, Pulse of the Planet provides its listeners with a two-minute sound portrait of Planet Earth, tracking the rhythms of nature, culture and science worldwide and blending interviews and extraordinary natural sound."
"Each weekday, Pulse of the Planet provides its listeners with a two-minute sound portrait of Planet Earth, tracking the rhythms of nature, culture and science worldwide and blending interviews and extraordinary natural sound."
Remembering Slavery: Those Who Survived Tell Their Stories
"Former slaves tell you in their own words of their lives in bondage. And of what it was like to be a slave no more."
"Former slaves tell you in their own words of their lives in bondage. And of what it was like to be a slave no more."
San Antonio Missions: Spanish Influence In Texas
"The lesson is based on the National Register of Historic Places registration file "San Antonio Missions National Historical Park" and materials prepared by the park and the Missions Education Committee. It was written by Fay Metcalf, education consultant."
"The lesson is based on the National Register of Historic Places registration file "San Antonio Missions National Historical Park" and materials prepared by the park and the Missions Education Committee. It was written by Fay Metcalf, education consultant."
Small-Town America, 1850-1920
"Presents 12,000 photographs of New York, New Jersey, & Connecticut from the 1850s to the 1910s from a collection at the New York Public Library. The views show natural landscapes as well as buildings & street scenes in cities, towns, & villages. They also depict agriculture, industry, transportation, homes, businesses, local celebrations, natural disasters, people, & costumes."
"Presents 12,000 photographs of New York, New Jersey, & Connecticut from the 1850s to the 1910s from a collection at the New York Public Library. The views show natural landscapes as well as buildings & street scenes in cities, towns, & villages. They also depict agriculture, industry, transportation, homes, businesses, local celebrations, natural disasters, people, & costumes."
Smithsonian Magazine's Kids' Castle
"Smithsonian Magazine's Kids' Castle was constructed to be a safe, educational, free and fun place for kids ages 8-16 on the World Wide Web. Kids' Castle features articles written about the things that interest kids today: sports, history,the arts, travel, science and air and space, all with great photos."
"Smithsonian Magazine's Kids' Castle was constructed to be a safe, educational, free and fun place for kids ages 8-16 on the World Wide Web. Kids' Castle features articles written about the things that interest kids today: sports, history,the arts, travel, science and air and space, all with great photos."
The Supreme Court of the United States
"Provides information on the High Court's docket, calendar & schedule, opinions & orders, & visitation schedule. It offers advice on how to file a case with the court, court rules, & links to related websites."
"Provides information on the High Court's docket, calendar & schedule, opinions & orders, & visitation schedule. It offers advice on how to file a case with the court, court rules, & links to related websites."
Tending the Commons: Folklife & Landscape in SW Virginia
"Features original sound recordings & photographs centered around hunting, gathering, & subsistence gardening in the mountains in Southern West Virginia's Big Coal River Valley. Interpretive texts & interviews outline the social, historical, economic, environmental, & cultural contexts of community life, & a series of maps & a diagram depict community activities."
"Features original sound recordings & photographs centered around hunting, gathering, & subsistence gardening in the mountains in Southern West Virginia's Big Coal River Valley. Interpretive texts & interviews outline the social, historical, economic, environmental, & cultural contexts of community life, & a series of maps & a diagram depict community activities."
Today's Front Pages
Front pages from newspapers worldwide.
Front pages from newspapers worldwide.
Understanding Islam
Interesting site which explains Islam to non-Muslims.
Interesting site which explains Islam to non-Muslims.
The U.S. Air Force
Newly redesigned site. Full of fancy features and plug-ins.
Newly redesigned site. Full of fancy features and plug-ins.
U.S. Electoral College
"Provides information & statistics on presidential elections, past & present. It also offers past electoral results & an electoral college calculator."
"Provides information & statistics on presidential elections, past & present. It also offers past electoral results & an electoral college calculator."
The U.S. Mint's 50 State Quarters Program
Brand new quarters every year until 2008! Terrific resource for your social studies class.
Brand new quarters every year until 2008! Terrific resource for your social studies class.
Vietnam - Echoes
"Echoes From The Wall, an interactive educational tool, goes beyond the history of that era, enabling every high school student to gain a heightened sense of responsibility, leadership and global understanding."
"Echoes From The Wall, an interactive educational tool, goes beyond the history of that era, enabling every high school student to gain a heightened sense of responsibility, leadership and global understanding."
We Shall Overcome
Historic places of the civil rights movement.
Historic places of the civil rights movement.
When Work is Done
"A lesson plan that uses photographs as primary sources & that can help students develop historical analysis skills. After completing the introductory lesson using photographs as primary sources, students compile their own albums based on a thesis statement about life in the 20th century."
"A lesson plan that uses photographs as primary sources & that can help students develop historical analysis skills. After completing the introductory lesson using photographs as primary sources, students compile their own albums based on a thesis statement about life in the 20th century."
Westward by Sea: A Maritime Perspective on U.S. Expansion
"Letters, business papers, photos, maps, ship logbooks, & narratives that can help students understand the story of American's travel by sea to settle California, Alaska, Hawaii, Texas, & the Pacific Northwest. Themes illustrated by these materials, selected from Mystic Seaport's collection, include whaling, life at sea, the California Gold Rush, & native populations."
"Letters, business papers, photos, maps, ship logbooks, & narratives that can help students understand the story of American's travel by sea to settle California, Alaska, Hawaii, Texas, & the Pacific Northwest. Themes illustrated by these materials, selected from Mystic Seaport's collection, include whaling, life at sea, the California Gold Rush, & native populations."
Who Really Built America
"A long-term student-driven project that examines primary source materials related to child labor in America from 1880-1920. The unit helps students see the role of labor in our emerging industrial society & its effect on American children."
"A long-term student-driven project that examines primary source materials related to child labor in America from 1880-1920. The unit helps students see the role of labor in our emerging industrial society & its effect on American children."
Witchcraft in Salem Village
"This site introduces the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692, and is designed to provide accurate general information about these events, as well as information on other aspects of the history of Danvers (formerly Salem Village), Massachusetts."
"This site introduces the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692, and is designed to provide accurate general information about these events, as well as information on other aspects of the history of Danvers (formerly Salem Village), Massachusetts."
The Worst Jobs In History
The worst jobs in British history.
The worst jobs in British history.
Writings on Slavery
Electronic texts from one of the 'grandfathers' of Internet sites.
Electronic texts from one of the 'grandfathers' of Internet sites.
You Be The Conservator
"This web activity, recommended for grades 5 and up, is designed to teach both content and process. The content areas addressed in this activity are the science of conservation and the history of the Hispanic American tradition of making santos."
"This web activity, recommended for grades 5 and up, is designed to teach both content and process. The content areas addressed in this activity are the science of conservation and the history of the Hispanic American tradition of making santos."
You Be The Historian
"Examine clues & determine what life was like for a family that lived in New Castle, Delaware, during the 1700s. Students also discover what historians in the next century might learn about us if they found our homes the way they are today."
"Examine clues & determine what life was like for a family that lived in New Castle, Delaware, during the 1700s. Students also discover what historians in the next century might learn about us if they found our homes the way they are today."
Your Place in Time
"Highlights five generations of the 20th century & looks at everyday technologies that shaped each of those generations. Each exhibit is presented through a series of vignettes. The site offers classroom activities & links for teachers."
"Highlights five generations of the 20th century & looks at everyday technologies that shaped each of those generations. Each exhibit is presented through a series of vignettes. The site offers classroom activities & links for teachers."