Juneteenth at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (Y, M, O, T) A collection of resources from the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture to learn about and celebrate Juneteenth. Included are links to video lectures, tools for researching African American ancestry, classroom activities, lesson materials, reading lists, recipes, and Continue reading »
US History
D-Day
Invasion of Normandy Military Topics from the Naval History and Heritage Command (O) The Naval History and Heritage Command is an association of Naval museums across the United States that collects documents, artifacts, photos, oral histories, and art from the U.S. Navy. In addition to a large online collection of primary sources, the site hosts a Continue reading »
Clara Barton Notebooking Unit
In the midst of the Civil War, Clara Barton became known for tending to wounded soldiers. After the war, she took on the enormous project of identifying and marking almost 13,000 graves of soldiers who died in the horrific conditions at Andersonville Prison in Georgia. Clara Barton spent her life dedicated to relieving the suffering Continue reading »
Clara Barton
Newsletter subscribers have access to our Clara Barton notebooking pages.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Unit Study
The period during which civil rights were at the forefront of American news was tumultuous, often violent, and at once divisive and uniting. One name is associated with this time more than any other: Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s philosophy of nonviolence as applied in the Civil Rights Movement led to permanent change in American laws and, more slowly, people’s attitudes. Using online resources to complete the unit, students will research the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his impact on society. Continue reading »
Christopher Columbus
Francis Scott Key
Paul Revere
The Ride - Paul Revere short educational film piece
Rosa Parks
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. is known for using non-violent methods to call attention to civil rights injustices towards African-Americans. He was also a civil rights leader who was vital to the organization of the Montgomery bus boycott. He is famous for his "I Have a Dream" speech given in Washington, D.C., calling for an end Continue reading »
Women's History
Frontiersmen
Underground Railroad
Veterans Day
Korean War
Vietnam Conflict
Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day)
World War I
The Poppy Story (Y,M) An animated short film about the journey of the poppy and what it means. Written specifically for very young children this is an excellent introduction to the poppy and remembrance. WWI at Mr. Donn's Site (Y,M,O,T) Large collection of lesson plans, presentations, activities, games, and other resources for teachers and students about WWI, Continue reading »
World War II
World War II (Crash Course World History)