Official film [35:10] from the War Department published in 1944 on the construction of the Alaskan Highway.
In response to concerns that aboriginal peoples and beliefs were being misrepresented or denigrated in subtle ways in Alaskan classrooms, this document was developed through consultation with First Nations Elders. It aims to provide guidelines for anyone involved in developing curriculum materials to be culturally sensitive to traditional knowledge and practices.
1966 film [5:02] provides actual footage of the Alaskan earthquake and the devestation incurred.
A concise look at the governmental structure of Albania including its legislature, executive branch,and judicial structure. You can also find a chart showing the current governmental officials and political parties. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Read the text of the Albany Plan of Union which advocated a union of the colonies under a royal governor. Although not adopted, it was the first step in colonial unification.
Over the years, many immigrants came to Alberta from Estonia. This site profiles the rich history, areas of settlement, sense of communityas well as the Estonian people and their cultural life.
In this art history video discussion Beth Harris and Steven Zucker look at Albrecht Durer's "Self-Portrait, 1500." (Alte Pinakothek, Munich).
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Using a short video and two primary sources, students will learn about Bell's inventions and his work with the deaf community.
Through a short video and an analysis of two primary sources, students will examine the life of Alexander Hamilton, an important military and political leader.
[Free Registration/Login Required] A marvelous look at the life of Alexander Hamilton shown through primary documents in this interactive site.
This art history video examines the "Alexander Mosaic" c. 100 B.C.E., tessera mosaic from the House of the Faun, Pompeii. This Roman floor mosaic may be based on a lost Hellenistic painting by Philoxenos of Eretria, The Battle of Issus, c. 315 B.C.E.). Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples.
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"Democracy in America" by Alexis de Tocqueville is one of the most influential books ever written about America. While historians have viewed "Democracy" as a rich source about the age of Andrew Jackson, Tocqueville was more of a political thinker than a historian. His "new political science" offers insights into the problematic issues faced by democratic society.
This site contains the history of the amendment, an action update, strategy, supporters, and more.
This timeline provides links to the texts of the Alien and Sedition Acts, and the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions that protested them.
The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed by Congress in 1798 because of feared war with France. This engaging page gives you the opportunity to see a complete copy of the original document and also gives links to a typed transcript, larger images, and a downloadable .PDF file.
This choice board, created from Google Slides, includes 20 different eBooks and videos about the state of Ohio. Share this choice board directly with students and allow them to choose the eBooks and videos they would like to read or watch to learn more about the topic.
Learn about the history and traditions of some the most celebrated holidays in these instructive videos.
We celebrate many holidays but have you ever wondered how the tradition began? Find out through a collection of short, fun and informative videos about Christmas, Columbus Day, Halloween, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, President's Day, Ramadan, Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day.
Using maps, Sal Khan explains the alliance system that led to WWI in this video tutorial. Also included is a question/answer section from the community. [4:44]
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This art history video discussion examines Washington Allston's "Elijah in the Desert", 1818, oil on canvas, 125.09 x 184.78 cm / 49 1/4 x 72 3/4 inches (Museum of Fine Arts, Boston).
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