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Sydney Omo

WritingFix: 6 Traits and Primary Writers...our print guide and webpage - 0 views

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    This site provides many writing lesson plans.  It also gives many computer interactive prompts, and gives children the chance to share their writing online.
Michelle Phillips

Thomas Jefferson Papers : Declaration of Independence [manuscript copy], page 1 by Thom... - 0 views

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      Good connection to writing here; even the founding fathers needed to go through the writing process before they were ready to "turn in" (submit) their "final draft" of the Declaration of Independence.
jayme prisbell

Kids.gov: The Official Kids' Site of the U.S. Government - 1 views

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    This resource for teachers and students has lots of information. The section for educators offers an educator's corner as well as links to various sites. Students can identify with K-5, or 6-8. They can research information about arts, computers, careers, math, money, government, health, science, and social studies. There are also links to games and activities and YouTube videos.
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    Kids.gov: The Official Kids' Site of the U.S. Government is a portal for students who are learning about the U.S. government; specifically in the disciplines of math, computers, money, science, social studies, or the arts (music, reading/writing, and art). The site is geared for three specific audiences: K-5, 6-8, and educators and provides over 2,000 web pages from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations that emphasize federal, state, military sites. This site is easy to navigate and has a "Hot Topics" tab that provide links to The Constitution, kids.gov YouTube channel, activities and games, American history, state websites, and the different branches of government. All of these sites make it easy for both student and educator to explore and learn.
Michelle Phillips

Archiving Early America: Primary Source Material from 18th Century America - 1 views

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    This website offers a variety of primary source material from 18th Century America. Scenes and portraits from original newspapers, magazines, maps and writings are just as they appeared more than 250 years ago. Also a scrolling of "what happened on this day in early America" for upper elementary to 12th grade.
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    Students could research many topics about American history using this site. There are examples of newspapers, maps, and almanacs from the 18th century. There are songs that students can listen to from the different time periods in our history. There are also images from the past that students can even use for free. There are instructions on how to access these images and how to give credit to this source.
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    This site has lots of primary sources including pictures, maps, etc. that pertain to early America. This site would be great for teaching history.
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    This site is organized in a student-friendly format. The text is large, descriptions are concise, and the toolbar on the left side of the page helps students navigate easily. I love the inclusion of "Freedom Documents" as well as "Rare Images." The "Join or Die" propaganda from the "Rare Images" tab is also featured in our social studies text (students can make a text-to-media connection). "Pages from the Past" gives students a glimpse into colonial-era printing and publication. What an authentic experience!
Steph Schnabel

ProCon.org - Pros and Cons of Controversial Issues - 1 views

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    This is an interesting site that tries to present both sides of controversial issues. It uses journals, government documents, reports and other primary sources to present each side of the issue. Topics include education, health and medicine, politics, religion, sports, media and entertainment, money and business to name a few. This would be a great site for debate class, writing a persuasive speech, and use with current events.
Lacey Matthews

Worldpress.org - World News From World Newspapers - 1 views

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    Worldpress is imporant because I believe that its healthy to look outside of our own news and see a different take on the world. Its an important resource that I think is under used when students are looking for good articles to write about.
Megan Wismer

Civil War Treasures from the New-York Historical Society (American Memory, Library of C... - 0 views

  • recruiting posters for New York City regiments of volunteers; stereographic views documenting the mustering of soldiers and of popular support for the Union in New York City; photography showing the war's impact, both in the north and south; and drawings and writings by ordinary soldiers on both sides.
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    Images are taken from the New-York Historical Society's archive collection of primary sources.  Includes photographs, letters from soldiers, drawings, and posters.  Excellent website for teaching or researching about the Civil War.
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