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Census of Population and Housing 1790 - The first enumeration began on Monday, August 2,1790, little more than a year after the inauguration of President Washington and shortly before the second session of the first Congress ended. The Congress assigned responsibility for the 1790 census to the marshals of the U.S. judicial districts under an act that, with minor modifications and extensions, governed census-taking through1840. The law required that every household be visited and that completed census schedules be posted in ‘‘two of the most public places within [each jurisdiction], there to remain for the inspection of all concerned...’’ and that‘ ‘the aggregate amount of each description of persons’’ for every district be transmitted to the President. The six inquiries in 1790 called for the name of the head of the family and the number of persons in each household of the following descriptions: Free White males of 16 years and upward (to assess the country’s industrial and military potential), free White males under 16 years, free White females, all other free persons (by sex and color), and slaves. (Y, M, O, T)
United States Constitution Lapbook Unit - (Y)
United States Flag Lesson & Lapbook - (Y, M)
Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory Center Home Educator Program - Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory Center offer History is Fun! for Homeschoolers from February 21 - March 4, 2008. Your homeschool students will love discovering the sights and sounds of the 17th and 18th centuries while learning about their nation's history. And you will love the variety of curriculum-based education programs offered for a range of grade levels - all taught by trained museum educators. Programs are available for families and kids of all ages. (Y, M, O, T)
Interpretation and Education - Historic Places - To celebrate going back to school, Teaching with Historic Places highlights on the web the following lesson plans that consider important aspects of the history of education and educational facilities. Based on historical sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places, these lessons were created by National Park Service interpreters, preservation professionals, and educators. The lessons are free and ready for immediate classroom use by students in history and social studies classes. (T)
The Library of Congress - American Memory - American Memory provides free and open access through the Internet to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience. It is a digital record of American history and creativity. These materials, from the collections of the Library of Congress and other institutions, chronicle historical events, people, places, and ideas that continue to shape America, serving the public as a resource for education and lifelong learning. (Y, M, O, T)
The Learning Page - The Learning Page is designed to help educators use the American Memory Collections to teach history and culture. It offers tips and tricks, definitions and rationale for using primary sources, activities, discussions, lesson plans and suggestions for using the collections in classroom curriculum. (Y, M, O, T)
American Providentialism - The hand of God in American history. Many Americans today are ignorant of their own history and ignorant of the Founding Fathers wise words of wisdom to the country. Some want to remove God from government, society and the minds of Her people, especially children. It won’t be done and it can’t be done because it is basis and reason of our existence as a country. God was “The Original Intent” behind the country's formation and it is only by His hand the country still exists today (Y, M, O, T)
American Heritage Education Foundation, Inc. - AHEF is a non-profit, non-partisan educational foundation dedicated to the understanding and teaching of America's factual and philosophical heritage to promote constructive citizenship and Freedom, Unity, Progress, and Responsibility among our students and citizens. AHEF accomplishes this patriotic mission by writing, producing, and distributing FREE K-12 lesson plans to teachers, students, and families in all 50 states and through additional initiatives, programs, and partnerships. (Y, M, O, T)
Bill of Rights Day - Celebrations Mini-Unit Grade 5 (Y)
Bill of Rights Day - December 15th - Ideas for Observing Bill of Rights Day (Y, M, O, T)
The Bill of Rights Theme Unit - Grades 8 to 9 (O)
Constitution for Kids - K-3 - Includes information on the basics, history, the Bill of Rights and more! Grades K-3 (Y)
Constitution for Kids - Grades 4 - 7 - Includes information on the basics, history, slavery, the Bill of Rights Women and how it all works together. Grades 4-7 (M)
The Constitution for Kids: 8th - 12th Grade - Includes information on the basics, history, slavery, the Bill of Rights Women and how it all works together. Grades 8-12 (O)
Save the Bill of Rights Game - From the National Constitution Center. Help! The official National computer has crashed. Help us find the lost Amendments!!! (M O)
The Bill of Rights Web Guides - Primary Documents in American History (Y, M, O, T)
Bill of Rights Institute - Free Resources, Lessons, Contests and Programs (Y, M, O, T)
Bill of Rights Memory Game - Match the first ten amendments of the United States Constitution to the rights of the citizens that they guarantee. (M O)
First Amendment Quiz - Teach the First Amendment. (O)
The Constitution of the United States: The Bill of Rights - From White House Kids.gov (Y)
Do You have the Right? - Student page designed for older students. (O)
Picturing America - An exciting new initiative from the National Endowment for the Humanities, brings masterpieces of American art into classrooms and libraries nationwide. Through this innovative program, students and citizens will gain a deeper appreciation of our country’s history and character through the study and understanding of its art. (Y, M, O, T)
Moments and Images of the Past - Do you have old stories or photos (preferably before 1980 and the older the better) you would like to show to people in our community? Or maybe you have a more recent photo of some old object that was used by people in this area or some building or structure that is old and still around. (Y, M, O, T)
HippoCampus - HippoCampus provides free, multi-media content in many subjects, including Algebra, Physics, Calculus, Environmental Science, U.S. History and more. I found it to be a bit awkward to navigate around entire books on the site, but there is a wealth of information online at no cost. (Y, M, O, T)
Animated Atlas - Animated Atlas portrays large chapters of American history quickly by animating maps and geographic features. For school, home and genealogy use. (Y, M, O, T)
Digital History - I have been working on my family history and have found the Interactive Timeline on this site to be very useful. In addition, the site has primary sources, multimedia resources, historical music, and teacher resources. Digital History is an excellent place to look for anything to do with American (and some world) history. The Interactive Timeline allows you to move a slider bar approximately one generation in length across a timeline which changes the events displayed on the US map above. Mouse over any of the events for a brief summary, or click on them for more detailed information. (Y, M, O, T)
Wild West.org - This site presents a look at the American West, the history and legends of Native Americans or American Indians, if you prefer, western cowboys, western cowgirls and women of the west, guns (like the legendary 1873 Colt Peacemaker) and other western facts, lawmen and outlaws. Look for info on ShowBiz cowboys too. We also offer cowboy poetry, cowboy songs, western cowboy recipes, plus links to great cowboy and American Indian greeting cards. (Y, M, O, T)
BMAG for Kids - From the Birmingham Museum, an online time line of activities for kids. Units include ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, Roman Empire, the Victorians, WWII and Art Gallery. (Y)
Grandma's Attic Kids Museum - Join the Historical Society of Delaware for a nostalgic trip back to Grandma's house in their new Discovery Center for children at the Delaware History Museum. Grandma's Attic provides a wholesome and educational play area for children where they can try on vintage clothes, play with historic games and toys or sit in an overstuffed lounge chair and read old books and magazines. (Y)
History and President Quizzes - Learn fascinating facts about the 20th Century in the United States and about 20th Century Presidents. Each quiz selects 20 trivia facts at random from a total set of 600, offering unlimited play. (M)
Unit III: The Founding of New Societies, 1607-1763 - Crossroads: High School Curriculum (O)
Unit VII: "What, Then, Is This American?" ca. 1865-1900 - Crossroads: High School Curriculum (O)
Unit VIII: Waves of Reform: 1880s to 1921 - Crossroads: High School Curriculum (O)
Unit IX: Boom and Bust: 1921-1933 - Crossroads: High School Curriculum (O)
Unit X: The Age of Franklin D. Roosevelt: 1933-1945 - Crossroads: High School Curriculum (O)
Unit XI: Leader of the Free World: 1945-1975 - Crossroads: High School Curriculum (O)
Unit XII: A Nation in Quandary, 1975 -- Present - Crossroads: High School Curriculum (O)
We The People - Library of Congress - This Primary Source Set includes images, documents, maps, sound files and analysis tools to help teach about the United States Constitution. (Y, M, O, T)
The American Revolution: Valley Forge - On-line lesson from Social Studies School Service. (M)
George Washington Resources - "This Teacher Resource Guide is designed for incorporation into history and social studies curricula. It will introduce your students to some of the events and issues that shaped George Washington's life. The activities should enhance your students’ knowledge of Washington and expand their horizons about this complex and interesting man. (T,A)
Wayback: Presidents - The Secret History - Presidents: The Secret History looks at a few colorful aspects of presidential history in a format designed especially for kids. The site features a cartoon elephant and donkey, who look at historic, unusual campaign memorabilia from American presidential campaigns. Kids weigh in on the issues that are important to them, and what qualities they would seek in a president. And kids can explore a dossier of "secrets" -- little-known facts about each of the American presidents. (Y,M,T)
America's Story from America's Library - This Web site is brought to you from the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., the largest library in the world and the nation's library. Entertaining and fun to use, the site was designed especially with young people in mind. There are great stories for people of all ages, and we hope children and their families will want to explore this site together. You can meet "Amazing Americans", "Join America at Play," "Jump Back in Time", "Explore the States," and experience "See, Hear and Sing." (Y, M, O, T)
OSV Games, Quizzes, & Activities - From Old Sturbridge Village. These online games runs on Netscape 3.0 and higher and Internet Explorer 4.0 and higher. If you have an earlier version of these browsers or a different browser, the games may not work correctly. (Y, M, O, T)
Primary Documents in American History - From the Library of Congress: Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, The Bill of Rights, The Federalist Papers, Documents from the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention, 1774-1789, Guide to American Historical Documents Online, and Charters of Freedom from the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (Y, M, O, T)
Declaration of Independence - From the Library of Congress - Primary Documents in American History (Y, M, O, T)
Human Migration Within and Into the United States - From Xpeditions, National Geographic Society. A lesson that examines human migratory behavior. Grades (9-12) (O)
How and Why Has the White House Changed? - Students identify changes the White House has undergone in more than two centuries and discuss why these changes were made. Grades 3-5 from EDSITEment, National Endowment for the Humanities. (Y)
From the White House of Yesterday to the White House of Today - In this curriculum unit, students take a close look at the design of the White House and some of the changes it has undergone. They also reflect on how the “President's House” has been and continues to be used. Grades 3-5 from EDSITEment, National Endowment for the Humanities. (Y)
How Was the White House Designed? - To help students understand some of the issues involved in designing and improving the "President's House," share a photograph of a building that students will recognize immediately as humorously inappropriate for the official residence of the President of the United States. Grades 3-5 from EDSITEment, National Endowment for the Humanities. (Y)
A President’s Home and the President’s House - Students will look closely at what one President did at his home in contrast to what Presidents have done in the White House. Grades 3-5 from EDSITEment, National Endowment for the Humanities (Y)
Molly Pitcher - (Y,M)
Molly Pitcher - Social Studies for Kids (Y,M)
DLTK's Apple Activites for Kids (Johnny Appleseed Crafts) - From dltk-kids.com. Johnny Appleseed's birthday is on Sept 26th. (Y)
Johnny Appleseed - Where to find Johnny Appleseed Activities Online from KinderArt® Stuff for Teachers. (Y)
The Story of Johnny Appleseed - The children in my second grade class have created computer drawings and written paragraphs about a legendary character in American history, Johnny Appleseed. We enjoyed learning all about his life and the impact he made on the lives of the early settlers (Y)
Johnny Appleseed Unit Study - From thevirtualvine.com (Y,M)
Johnny Appleseed - Find the Hidden Pictures - By Highlights for Children, Inc (Y)
Apple Exploration! - Find several center station activities for a theme on apples and Johnny Appleseed. Grade Level(s): K, 1-2 (Y)
Johnny Appleseed - a Pioneer - From the National Apple Week Association, Inc (Y,M)
Johnny Appleseed Junior Ecology Club - (Y,M)
George Washington - (Y, M, O, T)
FREEDOM HERO: SUSAN B. ANTHONY - From MyHero.com (Y,M)
Susan Brownell Anthony - From Western NewYork Suffragists (Y, M, O, T)
Susan B. Anthony House - From The Susan B Anthony House (Y, M, O, T)
Animated Atlas - Growth of a Nation is a free, ten minute movie which depicts the geographic history of the United States from the beginning of the nation to fifty states. Geographic elements are interactive, as is the timeline." The movie can be watched as one long piece (Y, M, O, T)
Go West Across America with lewis & Clark - Wild rivers. Rugged mountains. An unknown continent to explore. This great American expedition will face them all. And they need your help on this incredible adventure. From National Geographic Kids. (Y,M)
Adventure of the American Mind - Adventure of the American Mind is an online resource funded by the Library of Congress to increase accessibility and understanding or the LOC's vast collection of resources. The AAM Online Education Program provides Students and Educators with a series of online lessons, which are...Proven Effective, Linked to Quality Content, Activity-Driven and Free of Charge. (Y, M, O, T)
Federal Reserve Education lessons - The materials are sorted into three main categories: Economics, Personal Finance, and Social Studies/History. For easy reference, each resource is listed with its appropriate audience and media type. (M, O, T)
History Central Com - "History's home on the web" - too much information to list; includes an online store (Y, M, O, T)
American Heroes - (Y,M)
The Flag of the United States - Teach your students the history of the flag, flag etiquette, meanings behind traditions surrounding the flag, and more. (M, O, T)
Who Discovered America - Excellent resources for a college level study of Columbus. Anyone wishing a serious study of the history of Columbus and North America should start with the questions found here. (O)
Young Heroes of History - - The homepage of the author of this series of Children and Young Adult historical fiction (M,O)
Apple Unit - Johnny Appleseed - (Y)
History of the Age of Imperialism - During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the United States pursued an aggressive policy of expansionism, extending its political and economic influence around the globe. (O)
Teacher's Guide for Imperialism Unit Study - (T)
Johnny Appleseed - (Y)
Johnny Tremain - Teacher Cyber Guide (T)
Johnny Tremain (Easy Fun School) - (M)
Life on the Great Plains - In this four-part lesson, students examine the concept of geographic region by exploring the history of the Great Plains. (O)
Digital History - Children in History - "Young people were involved in all the crucial episodes of American history: They sailed with Columbus; served as go-betweens for English colonists and Indians; toiled as indentured servants; were kidnapped into slavery; fought in the Revolution and the Civil War; labored in coal mines and factories; and stood at the forefront of the Civil Rights movement. Many young people recorded their experiences in diaries, personal letters, and memoirs." (Y, M, O, T)
Popular Songs in American History - If your student loves music, he will love learning these songs and their place in history. My kids have enjoyed learning songs like Wait for the Wagon and Yankee Doodle Dandy and this site offers not just the songs, but the background, lyrics, and relate (Y, M, O, T)
Susan B. Anthony - From Surfing the Net with Kids (Y,M)
Not for Ourselves Alone: The story of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton - From PBSKids (Y,M)
Unit I: A World of Their Own: The Americas to 1500 - Crossroads: High School Curriculum (O)
Unit II: Contact: Europe and America Meet, 1492-1673 - Crossroads: High School Curriculum (O)
Unit V: The Ambiguous Democracy in America, 1800-1848 - Crossroads: High School Curriculum (O)