This is a comprehensive look at American government and civics. Includes textbook, tools, library, glossary, pictures, wallpaper, news, issues, searches, and more on the American government.
War memorials are located throughout Manitoba. This site provides links to the various monuments as well as including photographs and documentation about them.
The citizens of Indpendence Heights near Houston, Texas were the subjects of this NEH-funded community history project, which is designed for students to gain a holistic sense of the role of history in understanding the world around them. Since the emergence in the 1970s of the New Social History, historians have increasingly focused on community studies as an important approach to understanding the past.
Collection of primary resources having to do with the constitution throughout American history.
The biography of Edward Roybal, an Hispanic American who served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was also a Representative for California in Congress.
A compendium of primary resources that are valuable pieces of American history, as well as exhibitions, teaching resources, and bibliographies. Together, this site is a goldmine of materials for studying constitutional history.
Experience America through its grassroots! Diverse populations lend cultural colorfulness to our country. Read about an International Food Fair in California, Annie Oakley Days in Ohio, and Wabanaki Basketry in Maine. Click on your favorite state for an entire list of Local Legacies.
By watching a short video and engaging with two primary sources, students will examine the life of this inspiring, controversial, and dynamic leader.
Creatively tells the story of a house that has been a home to five American families over the period of time from the colonial era to the Second World War. You can find information about the house itself as well as the culture of the time period for each family.
This lesson plan is based on the "America Responds" series where students explore the concepts of valuing diversity and appreciation of cultural differences. An integrated art, social studies, and language arts lesson plan that is adaptable for grades K-5. Students examine other cultures by creating heritage collages or poems; and using Venn diagrams to compare and contrast aspects of the various cultures. Links available to other PBS resources.
This content package contains quality instructional materials to support librarians working with students in grades 3-5. It is aligned to Ohio's Library Guidelines for Learners and Ohio's Learning Standards for Social Studies. By using the materials curated in this package, librarians will support students as they select materials, read, empathize, reflect and share ideas to pursue personal growth and to improve society. This package offers supplementary lessons and instructional materials to support educators of students in grades 3-5. This content package is a collection of instructional materials to help educators access resources supporting a subject or specific educational standards. Each item included in the package is premium content licensed or purchased by INFOhio or an open access item that has been reviewed by educational professionals. Please review materials from external sites before sharing with students.
This detailed site provides a clear and easy to understand explanation of social groups. It explores the dynamics of social groups, age-based groups, gender-based groups, and common interest groups. Click here to learn more about the way humans organize into groups.
Easy-to-read article explores every election, from George Washington to the present. Which political parties have come and gone? Who has been elected more times than anybody else?
Offers comprehensive historical background on presidential inaugurations from George Washington to Bill Clinton. Includes images and a trivia quiz to test your knowledge.