FoundingDocs2013

Tons of good things on this site - videos about government (which I find really hard to locate), interactive games, readings and information about federalism, rights and equality.  There are a lot of resources here, including an entire section for teachers.  I think it is mostly geared towards middle and high school teachers.

Great site about George Washington.  Includes links and information on the Constitutional Convention, his personal writings and his farewell address.  Lots of items that can easily be adapted for class.

A PBS video about what happened to the founding fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence.  I think students would find this interesting so they can see how signing this document really did impact the lives of these men.  Would be a nice conclusion to teaching it as it is only 8:00 minutes long.

A good primary source document that Thurgood Marshall gave in 1987 on the 200th anniversary of the US Constitution; giving reference that this document is a living document for generations to come.

A discussion of impacts that the Declaration of Independence has had on African-American experiences and perspectives.

Discussion of the Declaration of Independence as a 'living' document, with contemporary connections to the Reparations Movement.

An expressive reading of the Declaration of Independence by celebrities which could be used as a read-along support or as an access point for auditory/visual learners.

Background on Douglass with primary source text of this speech. Format is teacher-friendly for printing as handouts for students.

An examination of the shifting interpretations of the Emancipation Proclamation over time, with a focus on unpacking the complex and contradictory.

Lesson incorporating the letters between Banneker and Jefferson to examine the contradictions between the principles in the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights, as related to slavery.

Perspective on why the 1812 Overture is the standard song for July 4th.

A brief podcast introduction to/analysis of Elizabeth Cady-Stanton's agency within the Women's Movement.

"This relic from ancient Persia had a profound influence on the Founding Fathers" <br /> This might be a good short video to show middle school students when we try to connect US history to ancient history.... Thomas Jefferson apparently studied ancient Persia as a model for governing people with different religious practices.

Thank you so much. I am definitely going to check this out! We are always looking for ways to connect the ancient world to the modern one.

This includes the full text of David Walker's famous anti-slavery pamphlet "Appeal to the Colored Citizens of the World" and history about David Walker. This may be particularly significant to our students as David Walker was from Boston, Massachusetts.

The following is a translation of the document by Laurent Dubois and John Garrigus as published in "Slave Revolution in the Caribbean 1789 - 1804: A Brief History with Documents ." This might be an interesting document to use with the Declaration of Independence.

Jon Stewart uses the founding documents to condemn republicans for the government shut down.

I recently found this lesson and used a modified version of it this year - really liked it!

United States House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives This article focuses on the women's rights movement from 1848-1920 and althought predates Jeannett Rankin she is mentioned. The article gives a good analysis of the pivotal point in the late 19th centur.

A synopisis of the movie Iron Jawed Angels that focuses on the two leaders Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton and gives a profile of women and feminism. Also, an interesting take on Frederick Douglas' views. In addition there are many other websites to view.