Presidential Facts about John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy - 35th President of the United States serving 1 term, from 1961 to 1963. Vice President - Lyndon B. Johnson Born - May 29, 1917 Died - November 22, 1963 First Lady - Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Party - Democratic John F. Kennedy is from Massachusetts. Activities, Continue reading »
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Presidential Facts about Lyndon B. Johnson Lyndon B. Johnson - 36th president of the United States serving 2 terms, from 1963 to 1969. Vice President - 1st term: none, 2nd term: Hubert Humphrey Born - August 27, 1908 Died - November 22, 1973 First Lady - Claudia (Lady Bird) Taylor Johnson Party - Democratic Lyndon B. Johnson is from Texas. Learning Continue reading »
Martin Van Buren
Presidential Facts about Martin Van Buren Martin Van Buren - 8th president of the United States serving 1 term, from 1837 to 1841. Vice President - Richard M. Johnson Born - December 5, 1782 Died - July 24, 1862 First Lady - Angelica Singleton Van Buren (daughter-in-law) Party - Democratic Martin Van Buren is from New York. Learning Resources American President Continue reading »
Ronald Reagan
Presidential Facts about Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan - 40th president of the United States serving 2 terms, from 1981 to 1989. Vice President - George H. W. Bush Born - February 6, 1911 Died - June 5, 2004 First Lady - Nancy David Reagan Party - Republican Ronald Reagan is from Illinois. Learning Resources American President Ronald Reagan (Y,M,O,T) Extensive essays about the Continue reading »
Thomas Jefferson
Presidential Facts about Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson - 3rd president of the United States serving 2 terms, from 1801 to 1809. Vice President - 1st term: Aaron Burr 2nd term: George Clinton Born - April 13, 1743 Died - July 4, 1826 First Lady - Martha Wayles Skelton Party - Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson is from Virginia. Learning Resources Thomas Jefferson Continue reading »
Ulysses S. Grant
Presidential Facts about Ulysses S. Grant Ulysses S. Grant - 18th president of the United States serving 2 terms, from 1869 to 1877. Vice President - 1st term: Schuyler Colfax 2nd term: Henry Wilson Born - April 27, 1822 Died - June 23, 1885 First Lady - Julia Boggs Dent Grant Party - Republican Ulysses S. Grant is from Ohio. Learning Resources Continue reading »
William Howard Taft
Presidential Facts about William Howard Taft William Howard Taft - 27th president of the United States serving 1 term, from 1909 to 1913. Vice President - James Schoolcraft Sherman Born - September 15, 1857 Died - March 8, 1930 First Lady - Helen Herron Taft Party - Repubilcan William Howard Taft is from Ohio. Learning Resources American President William Howard Taft (Y,M,O,T) Extensive Continue reading »
William Jefferson Clinton
Presidential Facts about Bill Clinton Bill Clinton - 42nd president of the United States serving 2 terms, from 1993 to 2001. Vice President - Albert Gore Jr. Born - August 19, 1946 Died - Still living First Lady - Hillary Rodham Clinton Party - Democratic Bill Clinton is from Arkansas. Learning Resources American President Bill Clinton (Y,M,O,T) Extensive essays about the personal and Continue reading »
William McKinley
Presidential Facts about William McKinley William McKinley - 25th president of the United States serving 2 terms, from 1897 to 1901. Vice President - 1st term: Garret Augustus Hobart 2nd term: Theodore Roosevelt Born - January 29, 1843 Died - September 14, 1901 First Lady - Ida Saxton McKinley Party - Republican William McKinley is from Ohio. Learning Resources American President Continue reading »
Woodrow Wilson
Presidential Facts about Woodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilson - 28th President of the United States serving 2 terms, from 1913 to 1921. Vice President - Thomas Riley Marshall Born - December 29, 1856 Died - February 3, 1924 First Lady - Ellen Louise Axson Wilson (first Wife), Edith Bolling Galt Wilson (second wife) Party - Democratic Woodrow Wilson is from Virginia. Learning Resources Continue reading »
Valentine's Day
Everybody knows Valentine’s Day is the holiday of love. But homeschoolers can make it the holiday of learning, too. Although the origin of the true Valentine is not clear, archaeological evidence confirms that a Saint Valentine did exist. It is the combination of legend, mystery, love, and history that makes Valentine’s Day a fascinating topic Continue reading »
Water Cycle
Project WET (Y, M, O, T) A collaboration of dozens of universities, governmental organizations, and more, ProjectWET publishes "water resource education materials that are appropriate for many different age groups and cultures and offer comprehensive coverage of the broad topic of water." San Diego County Water Online Education (Y) The San Diego County Water Authority Continue reading »
Women's Suffrage
At the founding of the United States in 1776, Abigail Adams petitioned her husband John for more rights for women when she encouraged him to "remember the women." Just over 100 years later in 1878, a woman's suffrage amendment written by Susan B. Anthony was introduced in Congress. It was several more decades before the Continue reading »
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 »
Typing
Ratatype.com (Y,M,O,T) Learn to type faster with the Ratatype typing tutor. Offers a free online typing test that will produce a certificate of your speed and accuracy. Useful for employers. Typing.com Curriculum (Y,M,O,T) Typing.com has a comprehensive collection of interactive lessons, tests, games, and more for beginner to advanced typists. The site also includes information on basic Continue reading »
Rock Classification
[feast_advanced_jump_to] General Resources Here on Earth (T) The purpose of Here on Earth "is to explain the Earth science of every region of the United States. We are beginning with coverage of the northeastern United States, focusing upon upstate New York and western Pennsylvania. This area, known as the “Inland Basin” for the shallow sea that Continue reading »
Mother's Day
Mother's Day Census Bureau Lesson Plans (Y, M, O, T) These lesson plans from the Census Bureau incorporate data and statistics about mothers and Mother's Day. They can be adapted for all ages. Moms of the Future: Lesson Plan (M, O) This Mother's Day lesson plan from Teach-Nology challenges students to dig deeper into motherhood and women's Continue reading »
Music
Muted.io (Y,M,O,T) Muted.io offers a “magical collection of interactive music theory tools & visual reference pages to learn music online for free.” There are tons of fun and useful resources here - a beat maker, virtual piano, BPM counter, guitar & ukulele tuner, free synthesizer presets, and interactive guides on scales, chords, and more. TeachRock: Continue reading »
Natural Disasters
Emergency Preparedness (Funschooling Unit) (Y,M,O,T) This unit is designed for maximum flexibility. Each study and activity is listed by academic subject area. Additionally, there are unit vocabulary words, projects, resources, etc. OCHA - Environmental Emergencies (Y,M,O,T) OCHA, a department of the UN Secretariat, operates through a network of field offices which support UN Humanitarian Coordinators and country Continue reading »
Pearl Harbor
Japanese Americans & The Constitution: Digital Exhibition by the Smithsonian Institute (M, O, T) This digital exhibition from the Smithsonian Institute chronicles the stories and experiences of Japanese Americans following the attacks on Pearl Harbor. Included are first-person accounts, historical photos, newspaper clippings, artifacts, and other primary sources for study. Pearl Harbor & Executive Order 9066: Continue reading »
Purim
Purim Articles and Activities (Y,M,O,T) Learn about the history, Torah teachings, and traditions of Purim with this large collection of educational resources from My Jewish Learning. Also included are quizzes, crafts, and recipes for the whole family. Purim Resources and Lesson Plans (Y,M,O,T) A large collection of resources, including lesson plans, articles, videos, songs, plays, and more, Continue reading »
Great Barrier Reef
David Attenborough's Great Barrier Reef: An Interactive Journey (Y,M,O,T) This interactive virtual tour of the Great Barrier Reef provides activities for all ages, maps, videos, photos, and audio covering the reef's wildlife, threats, and research. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (Y,M,O,T) The official site of the Australian government's Great Barrier Reef Marine Park offers a variety of Continue reading »
Lewis & Clark
Lewis and Clark Resources at the Jefferson Monticello (Y, M, O, T) The Jefferson Monticello website hosts loads of information about Thomas Jefferson and his role in the Lewis and Clark expedition, the Louisiana Purchase, and more. Among the educator resources on the site, you'll find maps, artifacts, activities, and lessons to accompany your studies. Discovering Continue reading »
Literature
Character Change: The Diary of Anne Frank (M, O) "In this interactive lesson supporting literacy skills, students examine what Anne Frank’s writing and a video dramatization of her diary reveal about her character and how it changed while she was in hiding. Students develop their literacy skills as they explore an English language arts focus on Continue reading »
Mammals
[feast_advanced_jump_to] General Mammal Lesson Plans, Activities, and More National Geographic Kids: Mammals (Y,M) Kid-friendly encyclopedic articles from National Geographic on many mammal species. San Diego Zoo Mammals (Y,M,O) The San Diego Zoo has a large collection of fact pages for learning about various mammal species, including lions, elephants, armadillos, camels, and more. Elephant Lapbook (Y) Elephant lapbook download Continue reading »
Maps
Normal B. Leventhal Map & Education Center (Y,M,O,T) Normal B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library is home to a massive online collection of historical maps. The website also offers K-12 educational resources for students and teachers to learn with and use maps. David Rumsey Map Collection (Y,M,O) David Rumsey Map Collection is Continue reading »
US History
National Endowment for the Humanities US History Lessons (Y, M, O, T) The National Endowment for the Humanities website is home to hundreds of US History lesson plans on famous figures, native cultures, government, and other topics. Most lessons are accompanied by reading materials, primary sources, and activities for further learning. You can find lessons for Continue reading »
Life Skills
What's just as important as traditional academics? How to get along in this world! Our kids and teens need to learn how to: organize their time and space save money, pay bills, open a bank account, use debit & credit cards make a budget and live frugally calculate and pay taxes drive a car safely Continue reading »
Middle Ages
TimeRef.com (Interactive) (Y,M,O,T) TimeRef is a hobby project created by computer programmer, Mark Needham, who is interested in Medieval history. The comprehensive website contains a wealth of Middle Ages history, information, and interactives. You can find interactive timelines; biographies of kings, popes, and other notable figures; maps; extensive information about specific castles and castle architecture; 3D/VR Continue reading »
Israel
Virtual Jerusalem Tour (Y,M,O,T) Virtually explore Jerusalem in a fully immersive 360-degree experience. World Fest Online: Hadar Maoz (Israel) (Y, M, O, T) "Travel through 2,500 years of Israel’s musical tradition with Hadar Maoz and her ensemble. Hadar finds inspiration for her music everywhere, from ancient Persia to modern rock and roll. Get to know more about Continue reading »
Native Americans
Native American Heritage Month (Y, M, O, T) NativeAmericanHeritageMonth.gov is "a collaborative project of the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and U.S. National Archives and Records Administration." Its online collection features thousands of primary source documents, artifacts, Continue reading »
Health
[feast_advanced_jump_to] General Health Resources Social, Personal, and Health Education Resources (Y,M,O,T) The PDST (Personal Development Service for Teachers) of Ireland has an extensive database of curricula, lessons, and resources available for download. Topics covered include Social and Emotional Health, Anti-Bullying, Internet Safety, Identity and Self Esteem, Personal Safety, Relationships, Alcohol and Substance Use, Physical Health and Continue reading »
Hiroshima
Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Overview (M,O) This overview of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki from History looks at the Manhattan Project, the events leading up to the bombings, and the aftermath. You can also find a large collection of photos, videos, and articles on related topics. The Manhattan Project: An Interactive History (O) Continue reading »
Hispanic Heritage
Teachers Guide: Hispanic and Latino Heritage and History in the US (Y, M, O, T) A large collection of articles, resources, lesson plans, and more focusing on Hispanic culture and history from National Endowment for the Humanities. Hispanic Heritage Month for Kids (Y, T) The Multicultural Kids Blog has a large collection of activities, crafts, recipes, games, Continue reading »
Holocaust
Character Change: The Diary of Anne Frank (M,O) "In this interactive lesson supporting literacy skills, students examine what Anne Frank’s writing and a video dramatization of her diary reveal about her character and how it changed while she was in hiding. Students develop their literacy skills as they explore an English language arts focus on character Continue reading »
US Government
Law Focused Education Inc. - Online Games (Y,M,O,T) A favorite for the latest in civic and law-related education materials and programs. LFEI pledges to provide pre-service and kindergarten through high school teachers updates on quality professional development opportunities, information on available curriculum, and teaching resources such as the "Lesson Plan of the Month" feature. Additionally, teachers Continue reading »
Grammar
Grammarism (Y, M, O) Resource includes online interactive multiple choice tests and fill in the blank quizzes for beginner, elementary and intermediate level English learners as well as printable PDF files for offline use. GrammarBook.com Resources & Quizzes (M, O, T) GrammarBook.com has a ton of free resources including guides, videos, and quizzes for grammar, punctuation, and Continue reading »
Geology
Here on Earth (T) The purpose of Here on Earth "is to explain the Earth science of every region of the United States. We are beginning with coverage of the northeastern United States, focusing upon upstate New York and western Pennsylvania. This area, known as the “Inland Basin” for the shallow sea that once covered it, Continue reading »
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Gettysburg Resources (Y,M,O) The American Battlefield Trust has an extensive collection of Gettysburg resources, including an animated map, a virtual tour, primary sources, statistics, videos, articles, maps, and more. The Battle of Gettysburg Interactive Map (Y,M,O) This interactive Battle of Gettysburg map from Smithsonian Magazine walks you through how the battle progressed from July 1-3, Continue reading »
Forestry
Discover the Forest (M) This PSA campaign aims to inspire tweens (aged 8-12) and their parents to re-connect with nature, experiencing it first-hand. The campaign brings to life the joy and excitement kids have when they discover the wonders of nature, helping create interest in their environment and a lifelong relationship with it. Common Trees of Continue reading »
US Elections
Don't miss our subscriber-exclusive Elections A to Z Notebooking Unit! Sign up below for access. Elections - Teacher Resources (Y,M,O,T) These lessons, printables, and activities on the U.S. electoral process from Teacher Vision provide great teaching ideas for fall, especially during an election year. Explore election requirements for the federal government with your students. You'll also Continue reading »
Emancipation Proclamation
Using Art To Study the Past: Slavery, Freedom, and the White House (Y,M,O,T) This lesson plan from The White House Historical Association provides an overview of slavery at the White House from the time of the country's founding to Emancipation. It includes original photographs, artwork, an activity, and additional teacher resources. While most of the resources Continue reading »