Social Studies, Human Resources and Adptations

This is a detailed history of the puritans that goes along well with the reading of the Mayflower.

This is a really cool webquest on the Louisiana Purchase to help students learn more about the subject.

I thought this was an interesting article about Theordore Roosevelt's wife. After, reading this book, I wanted to learn more about this strong and caring person. I enjoyed the letters that were returned between herself and Theordore and Kermit! I think you will enjoy this article, too.

I liked this article because talks about the Nhambiquaras tribe. This is the tribe that Rondon worked hard to bring peace with, "Die if need be, but never kill." *See picture of an Nhambiquara Indain with a bow-n-arrow in our River of Doubt book.

Background information about Theodore Roosevelt.

In our River of Doubt book, the author often compares Teddy Roosevelts son, Kermit, to his brother Elliott. Both had issues with alcohol and attempted suicide. T. Roosevelt could see these similarites and didnt' want his son to go down the same path of his brother. I found it interesting to learn more about his brother who he didn't want his son to turn out like!

Mount Rushmore is a tribute to President Roosevelt lifes works and accomplishments. I always wondered why Theodore Roosevelt was one of the presidents carved on the rock. After reading the River of Doubt, I now know why.

For the book "Founding Brothers." I loved the story of the duel between Burr and Hamilton and this website told a lot of what the book said in fewer (but less exciting and/or descriptive!) words. Just a snapshot of the story. Also has a couple small pictures.

Founding Brothers This biography tells about how Hamilton got to be Secretary of Treasury. Talks about his frustration with Thomas Jefferson, his introduction of the first Bank of the United States, and his plans for a US Mint.

I liked this site because it is focused for the classroom. There are so many activities that are featured, all teachers should be able to find at least one thing they can bring into the classroom.

Thanks Ashley!

After reading Mayflower I wanted to find out more about the Pilgrims. This site has a lot of the same information from the book on a few pages instead of a couple hundred.

I caught a little bit of this on the History Channel right before Thanksgiving. After reading Mayflower I would like to go back and watch this movie again.

I am sure we all were raised on myths of the Mayflower and Thanksgiving. This site names a few of the popular myths and backs them up with historical facts.

Interestingly I just learned that many of my former colleagues at Hopkins have their course materials publicly available. This is a US History course.

History Day introduction

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