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50 States
http://www.50states.com
http://www.50states.com
A Family Fourth
This is a great collection of things you can do together as a family for the 4th of July. There's more to do than just barbecue!
http://fun.familyeducation.com/independence-day/holidays-and-celebrations/32874.html
This is a great collection of things you can do together as a family for the 4th of July. There's more to do than just barbecue!
http://fun.familyeducation.com/independence-day/holidays-and-celebrations/32874.html
A Force More Powerful
Can a computer game teach how to fight real-world adversaries—dictators, military occupiers and corrupt rulers, using methods that have succeeded in actual conflicts. A dozen scenarios, inspired by recent history, include conflicts against dictators, occupiers, colonizers and corrupt regimes, as well as struggles to secure the political and human rights of ethnic and racial minorities and women.
http://www.afmpgame.com
Can a computer game teach how to fight real-world adversaries—dictators, military occupiers and corrupt rulers, using methods that have succeeded in actual conflicts. A dozen scenarios, inspired by recent history, include conflicts against dictators, occupiers, colonizers and corrupt regimes, as well as struggles to secure the political and human rights of ethnic and racial minorities and women.
http://www.afmpgame.com
Amelia Earhart Goes Transcontinental
This week in history Amelia Earhart crossed North America in 19 hours and 5 mintues. This is a great resource to teach your children about this historic explorer.
http://www.ameliaearhart.com
This week in history Amelia Earhart crossed North America in 19 hours and 5 mintues. This is a great resource to teach your children about this historic explorer.
http://www.ameliaearhart.com
American Archaeology
http://www.history.org/kids
http://www.history.org/kids
American Leaders
Your child can discover some of the early American leaders with this great resource. Not only can your children learn about early leaders, but learn about what makes a good leader.
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/leadersofearlyamerica/index.html
Your child can discover some of the early American leaders with this great resource. Not only can your children learn about early leaders, but learn about what makes a good leader.
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/leadersofearlyamerica/index.html
Ancient History Sourcebook
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/asbook.html
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/asbook.html
Apples 4 the Teacher
United States of America Learning Activities
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/usa-states
United States of America Learning Activities
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/usa-states
Archaeology Day Lesson Plans
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/unearthingsouthamerica
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/unearthingsouthamerica
Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
http://bensguide.gpo.gov
http://bensguide.gpo.gov
Betsy Shows Them Again
When Betsy Ross designed the American flag, the flag committee complained that it would be too difficult to make five-pointed stars in mass production. Well, she showed them how to do it with ONE snip of the scissors! See how she did it!
http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagstar.html
When Betsy Ross designed the American flag, the flag committee complained that it would be too difficult to make five-pointed stars in mass production. Well, she showed them how to do it with ONE snip of the scissors! See how she did it!
http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagstar.html
California History Online
http://www.californiahistory.net
http://www.californiahistory.net
California Timeline of State History
http://www.shgresources.com/ca/timeline
http://www.shgresources.com/ca/timeline
Explore The States
Check out this great multimedia presentation on the different states presented by the Library Of Congress! Music, stories and more!
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es
Check out this great multimedia presentation on the different states presented by the Library Of Congress! Music, stories and more!
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es
Freethinker's Day - These are the times that try men's souls"
This week is Freethinker's Day. It is celebrated each year on the anniversary of the birth of Thomas Paine, a leader of the American Revolution and author of, among other works, COMMON SENSE. Now you can read and learn about one of America's first free thinkers.
http://www.ushistory.org/paine/commonsense
This week is Freethinker's Day. It is celebrated each year on the anniversary of the birth of Thomas Paine, a leader of the American Revolution and author of, among other works, COMMON SENSE. Now you can read and learn about one of America's first free thinkers.
http://www.ushistory.org/paine/commonsense
History Channel
Whether you have satellite or cable television be sure to see what is playing with your local programming. Well worth planting the seeds to learn more with visual help.
http://www.history.com
Whether you have satellite or cable television be sure to see what is playing with your local programming. Well worth planting the seeds to learn more with visual help.
http://www.history.com
Jun 6 D-Day
With Memorial Day just a vacation memory, here is a great lesson in history to remind us of what Memorial Day is all about.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/guts/index.html
With Memorial Day just a vacation memory, here is a great lesson in history to remind us of what Memorial Day is all about.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/guts/index.html
Leaning Adventures in Citizenship
This is a fun site for parents and kids with lots of multimedia and fun interactive activities to explore. It's based on the PBS television series which you might be able to get or order from your local library if you like. But it's a great resource even by itself!
http://pbskids.org/bigapplehistory/parentsteachers/index.html
This is a fun site for parents and kids with lots of multimedia and fun interactive activities to explore. It's based on the PBS television series which you might be able to get or order from your local library if you like. But it's a great resource even by itself!
http://pbskids.org/bigapplehistory/parentsteachers/index.html
Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday
This is a great place for children to learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. There are printable activities, timelines and more.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/MLK
This is a great place for children to learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. There are printable activities, timelines and more.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/MLK
Miller Center (Political History)
Red Ribbon Week
In honor of Red Ribbon Week, this is a perfect time to talk to your child (if age appropriate) about different substances that can hurt them (like drugs, alcohol and smoking.) Here is a great resource to help you. There are articles such as Brain Power and the effects on your child's brain, Mind over Matter and more
http://www.drugabuse.gov/parent-teacher.html
In honor of Red Ribbon Week, this is a perfect time to talk to your child (if age appropriate) about different substances that can hurt them (like drugs, alcohol and smoking.) Here is a great resource to help you. There are articles such as Brain Power and the effects on your child's brain, Mind over Matter and more
http://www.drugabuse.gov/parent-teacher.html
Sacramento History
http://www.sacramentohistory.org
http://www.sacramentohistory.org
So, Where Did The Easter Bunny Come From?
You might be surprised at the origins of the Easter Bunny. Seems like an American tradition. Here's a hint, a visit from the Easter Bunny was only second to a visit from Christ-Kindel in this tradition.
http://www.holidays.net/easter/bunny1.htm
You might be surprised at the origins of the Easter Bunny. Seems like an American tradition. Here's a hint, a visit from the Easter Bunny was only second to a visit from Christ-Kindel in this tradition.
http://www.holidays.net/easter/bunny1.htm
St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day comes during lent. That means no meat. But! St. Patricks Day is an exception! Guess what you are allowed to eat? Corned Beef with Cabbage! So that's where that comes from. There is more you can find out, even a video to find out the truth behind the mysterious Saint, and learn more about why this day is celebrated!
http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/stpatricksday/index.jsp
St. Patrick's Day comes during lent. That means no meat. But! St. Patricks Day is an exception! Guess what you are allowed to eat? Corned Beef with Cabbage! So that's where that comes from. There is more you can find out, even a video to find out the truth behind the mysterious Saint, and learn more about why this day is celebrated!
http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/stpatricksday/index.jsp
State Symbols
Learn About the 50 States
http://www.netstate.com/states/index.html
Learn About the 50 States
http://www.netstate.com/states/index.html
The Official Alamo Site
Great information, videos, multimedia and more on the Alamo.
http://www.thealamo.org
Great information, videos, multimedia and more on the Alamo.
http://www.thealamo.org
http://www.libertycam.com
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