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American History & Government Songs
Using Music to Teach Social Studies American History and Government. From Songs For Learning.
Quick
And Easy Study Guide For The U.S. Constitution
by Sally Ramsey
Many students and adults feel intimidated by the complexity of
the U.S. Constitution, but the Quick And Easy Guide For The U.S.
Constitution explains the U.S. Constitution using individual
chapters, concepts, and vocabulary words that all individuals
can understand. 2000 Spiral Bound.
Standard
Deviants TV: American Government
The first step in fighting City Hall is to learn how it works!
From Aristotle to John Locke, unearth the origins of democracy
and the Constitution in this fun-filled romp through history.
2000 VHS.
Westward Ho!
An Activity Guide to the Wild West
by Laurie Carlson
Carlson gives a brief history of the North American westward
movement as a framework for introducing more than 50 appropriate
activities. 1996 Paperback.
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American
History
American
History - Elementary
American
History Stories
27 classic stories of early America written by early Americans
for children under 12. These stories reflect the prejudices of
their times.
American
Memory
Activities for children include a Shockwave puzzle to solve and
how to become an history detective. From the Library of Congress.
At
Home in the Heartland
Explore Illinois from its earliest days through modern times.
A game-like setting, you learn about the people of an era and
help them make some decisions, which send you wandering around
the site.
Become
a Historical Detective
True or False? Was Billy the Kid really killed by Pat Garrett
at Fort Sumner, New Mexico? What evidence can you find to prove
your answer? Are there any conflicting accounts of his death?
Are there any conflicting accounts of his life?
Name
That President
Think you know what the presidents looked like? Look at the picture
of each President and click on his name.
Flags
of the United States
These images are here for you to enjoy, or to use as free
U.S. flag clip art. We hereby give you permission to use
the clip art in any way you want, except redistributing the images
in another format or clip art gallery.
Paper Doll of the Month
An historic doll and her clothes to print out on heavy paper
and enjoy as girls did in times past. From the US Historical
Society.
The Presidents
of the United States
Dancing Presidents with a silly poem to help you remember each
and what they were noted for. George Washington was the first
in the line. Next came Adams and he was just fine. Etc.
American
History - Teens
America's
Story
What did Lincoln have in his pockets the night he died? When
was break dancing first done? Answers to these questions and
more from the Library of Congress.
Black
History
Several approaches to this sensitive subject. Hotlist of links,
an interactive treasure hunt, a "sampler" so you can
get an overview, a "webquest" that asks you to take
action, and a section that takes a hard look at the Tuskegee
Tragedy.
Black History
Review
Every day a new biography. Reviews of resources for studying
black history.
California
History Overview
A page of annotated links about northern California history,
from your Go Milpitas! Guide, me, Ann Zeise.
Digital History
An interactive, multimedia history of the United States from
the Revolution to the present. Online text book and guided readings.
Explore
the World of Early America
An archive of original documents and even music, from the media
of the era.
From
Haven to Home
A Library of Congress exhibition marking 350 years of Jewish
life in America. Visit online or in person through December 18,
2004.
From Revolution
to Reconstruction
A complete hypertext course suitable for students at the Junior
High level or older.
History
Detectives
History Detectives continues on Monday nights on PBS with three
more investigations for you. (Check local listings here). Find
out more about what's happening in the next episode of your favorite
show.
History Matters
Designed for high school and college teachers and students, History Matters serves as a gateway to web resources
and offers other useful materials for teaching U.S. history.
New Perspectives
on The West
The PBS program, the people, places, and events of The West,
resources, lesson plans, and a quiz when you are done.
This Nation
A good overview of American History, original sources, pictures
and a planned community to discuss politics. High school level
civics.
Tips
for Oral History Interviewer
If you want to interview an older person about their recollections
of an historical era or event, here are some suggestions on how
best to do it.
US History for AP Students
Note cards, original source documents and other pages to help
you pass the AP US History test.
US History.org
A virtual field trip through historic sites primarily in Philadelphia.
You can actually experience Town Criers crying. [Note this site
is blocked by some filters because it speaks of people getting
killed, presumably in wars. <sigh>]
Documents
Archiving Early America
A wealth of resources -- a unique array of primary source material
from 18th Century America. Scenes and portraits from original
newspapers, maps and writings come to life on your screen just
as they appeared to this country's forebears more than two centuries
ago.
A Chronology of US
Historical Documents
From the Magna Carta through Geaorge W. Bush's most recent addresses.
The Declaration of Independence
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created
equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable
Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of
Happiness.
Interactive
Constitution
Based on The Words We Live By : Your Annotated
Guide to the Constitution by Linda R. Monk.
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Related Books From Amazon.com
American Kids in History Series
Colonial Days
Pioneer Days
Civil War Days
Discover the Past with Exciting Projects, Games, Activities,
and Recipes
by David C. King
Packed with historical information, this book lets kids discover
for themselves what life was like for the children of early America.
Paperback.
The Civil War for Kids
A History With 21 Activities
by Janis Herbert
History explodes in this activity guide spanning the turmoil
preceding secession, the first shots fired at Fort Sumter, the
fierce battles on land and sea, and finally the Confederate surrender
at Appomattox. 1999 Paperback.
Daily Life in a Covered Wagon
by Paul Erickson
Discover how a typical family from Indiana traveling to Oregon
in a covered wagon really lived: how they dressed; what they
ate; what they saw; how they survived the hazardous journey.
1997 Paperback
History of US
by Joy Hakim
This is the full 11-volume set of the books in the paperback
edition. Master storyteller Joy Hakim
has revised and expanded her pioneering history of the United
States for this 2007 edition all in full color.
Individual copies may also be ordered as needed:
- The First Americans (History of U.S., Book 1), Paperback or Hardcover
- Making Thirteen Colonies (History of U.S., Book 2),
Paperback or Hardcover
- From Colonies to Country ( History of U.S., Book 3),
Paperback or Hardcover
- The New Nation (History of U.S., Book 4), Paperback or Hardcover
- Liberty for All? (History of U.S., Book 5), Paperback or Hardcover
- War, Terrible War (History of U.S., Book 6), Paperback or Hardcover
- Reconstruction and Reform (History of U.S., Book 7),
Paperback or Hardcover
- An Age of Extremes (History of U.S., Book 8), Paperback or Hardcover
- War, Peace, and All That Jazz (History of U.S., Book 9),
Paperback or Hardcover
- All the People (History of U.S., Book 10), Library
Binding
- Sourcebook and Index : Documents That Shaped the American
Nation (History of U.S., Book 11), Paperback or Hardcover
Lies My Teacher Told Me
Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong
by James W. Loewen
Loewen surveys social issues misreported, ideas misrepresented,
and encourages students of history to think about not only the
facts, but the reporting which embellishes and colors their presentation.
1996 Paperback.
More Than Moccasins
A Kid's Activity Guide to Traditional North American Indian
Life
by Laurie Carlson
Homeschooling a six year old, who is also a very hands-on learner,
this book fits the bill. Each section, from Indian dwellings
to pottery to traditional games, has activities that are fun
and easy to do. 1994 Paperback.
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