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The American
Revolution
- Mountain City
Elementary School in Tennessee offers this collection of more
than a dozen lessons on the American Revolution from The
Molasses Act of 1733 to Valley Forge and the End of the War.
Each lesson offers solid content, an engaging classroom
activity, and most have an interactive quiz with a timer and
feedback to really challenge your students. This content is
advanced enough that it can be modified for middle and high
school and still be worthwhile. |
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The American
Revolution Timeline
- The History Place presents this comprehensive look at the
events that shaped the war for independence, from Colonial times
through the Federal era. There's links to images and documents
along the way, and a chronological journey that is striking in
its scope and breadth. You'll want to bookmark this site as a
handy reference for your class if nothing else, but the
possibilities here for research and other projects is
impressive! |
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Birth of a
Nation
- This ThinkQuest winner from 1998 offers a look at people,
places and events that helped define the American Revolution.
There's a real emphasis on the common man here and the special
features really make this site worthwhile. There's a Person
Creator using the different pieces of clothing from the colonial
era, a list of important New England locations that plays itself
out like a virtual tour, a remarkable 24 hour timeline from
April 18 and 19, 1775, a map of the route of the British and
patriot messengers took, and a reenactment video you can
download and view with your class! |
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Liberty!
- This companion to the 6 hour PBS production of the same name
offers a wealth of materials you can use in your classroom. The
Chronicle reports conditions at various points in the war,
Perspectives offers a look at daily life both in America and
around the world at the time, and the Road to Revolution game
challenges students with an interactive quiz, QuickTime video
and audio clips and choices to be made as they make their way
through a simulation of the war. Great for students from upper
elementary through high school. |
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Celebrate
America!
- Here you will find links to American history from lesson plan
ideas to virtual museums. If you like American history, you will
definitely like what you find here! |
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Colonial America
- The Avalon Project and Project Gutenberg are two prime
examples of how Internet access means access to history and the
classics. When it comes to American colonial history this holds
especially true. The links recommended here are some of the best
sites out there on Colonial America. In addition to primary
sources, there are also teacher pages, lesson ideas and how-to
craft pages all designed to help make learning come alive! |
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American
Revolution
- Here is a collection of top resources for teaching and
learning about the American Revolution. |
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Independence Day
- Here you will find a collection of lessons, wallpaper,
presentation, collections of fireworks, and much more! |
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Egypt
- Here you will find an amazing collection of Egyptian resources
that spans the grade levels. Learn about ancient art, cultures,
history, and mysteries of Egypt. Discover tombs, pyramids, and
mummies. |
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Presidents
- This site offers an overview of all of our Presidents as well
as pages on each individual. You will even find trivia and
memorobilia! |
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20th Century
- Here you will find some of the best links on the 20th century
including additional resources on the advancements in the Arts
and Sciences in the 20th century. |
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Women's History
- As modern historiography has made the shift to building
history from the ground up - focusing on everyday life and the
impact it had on significant events - the study of women's
history has become an important theme. Here you will find a list
of some of the very best sites online to learn about women's
history. |
