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Indian Ocean History - 0 views

www.indianoceanhistory.org Indian ocean Lessonplans geography maps culture
shared by David Loudon on 18 Sep 10 - Cached
    • David Loudon
      David Loudon on 18 Sep 10
       
      This section offers overviews of the Indian Ocean and the uses of it in different eras. This section is more helpful than the maps which, although visually appealing, are more confusing than helpful.
    • David Loudon
      David Loudon on 18 Sep 10
       
      Offer a detailed 13-page bibliography of secondary sources used when creating this website. Seems very scholarly and accurate.
    • David Loudon
      David Loudon on 18 Sep 10
       
      This section is the one most applicable to teaching as it offers actually full lesson plans, including a deeper description for the teacher of what the lesson plans hope to accomplish. They also plan out how you might use their information to make a one year or two year course with it. Very thorough and very helpful for world history teachers.
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    • David Loudon
      David Loudon on 18 Sep 10
       
      By clicking the items, you get more information about the person, place or idea as keyed on the map. Nevertheless, the map is crowded and confusing for someone not already familiar with the material.
  • David Loudon on 18 Sep 10
     
    A reference site based on the study of the history, geography and cultures of the Indian Ocean and the peoples who used it. Has an interactive map divided into different historical periods and offers lesson plans for teachers.
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Smithsonian Education - Lesson Plans - History and Culture - 0 views

smithsonianeducation.org/...history_culture.html education history culture teaching
shared by Elliot Borg on 20 Sep 10 - Cached
    • Elliot Borg
      Elliot Borg on 20 Sep 10
       
      The SI uses their extensive collections to provide teachers with excellent resources.
    • Elliot Borg
      Elliot Borg on 20 Sep 10
       
      The Smithsonian provides lesson plans about American and other cultures around the world, including Japanese internment, African American life, currency, and much more.
  • Elliot Borg on 20 Sep 10
     
    Site provides activities on history and culture, straight from the Smithsonian Institute. Primarily geared toward elementary students, the Institute provides lesson plans from art to war to language.
  • Adrea Lawrence on 04 Oct 10
     
    What makes the resources "excellent"?
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Watergate and the Constitution - 2 views

teachinghistory.org/...23952 lessons Watergate constitution Nixon
shared by Jonathon Gordon on 15 Sep 10 - No Cached
  • a memo to the Watergate Special Prosecutor Leon Jaworski, was written by Jaworski's staff as he was considering whether or not to indict Nixon.
    • Jonathon Gordon
      Jonathon Gordon on 15 Sep 10
       
      The lesson plan gets its direct information from a document that was used in the Nixon hearings
  • This lesson would likely work best after an introductory lesson on Watergate.
    • Jonathon Gordon
      Jonathon Gordon on 15 Sep 10
       
      Important that the writer of this lesson suggests that students will need prior knowledge on Watergate
  • The lesson is centered around a primary document from the Watergate scandal, and requires students to read the Constitution.
    • Jonathon Gordon
      Jonathon Gordon on 15 Sep 10
       
      The lesson uses primary source documents which help students learn to read with a historical eye. 
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  • Historical background is detailed and accurate. The document is from The National Archives.
    • Jonathon Gordon
      Jonathon Gordon on 15 Sep 10
       
      All historical documents come from the National Archive making them historically accurate 
  • Yes The lesson is clearly presented and is easily adapted to emphasize either History or Civic standards.
    • Jonathon Gordon
      Jonathon Gordon on 15 Sep 10
       
      This website is very useful for social studies teachers, especially those teaching history, because it helps teachers design valuable lesson plans with accurate information. 
  • One of the suggested activities asks students to identify the specific role each branch of government played in the Watergate affair. Another activity asks students to apply specific sections of the Constitution and determine the role particular constitutional powers and rights played in the Watergate affair.
  • Jonathon Gordon on 15 Sep 10
     
    This site provides history teachers with information for helping with their classes. This part of the site includes lesson plans with this one specifically on "Watergate and the Constitution." 
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Napoleon - 0 views

www.napoleon.org/home.asp history social studies napoleon france resources
shared by Lauren Olson on 19 Sep 10 - Cached
    • Lauren Olson
      Lauren Olson on 19 Sep 10
       
      Check this out! It's one of the best European history sites for kids I've found. Challenging activities for all age groups. I would definitely use this in an elementary classroom as a "free time" activity or suggest it as a resource for students looking to write papers on the subject.
  • Lauren Olson on 19 Sep 10
     
    Website with infinite information on the First and Second Napoleonic Empires.
  • Lauren Olson on 19 Sep 10
     
    Even though Napoleon's empires often get skimmed over in world or European history courses, this website makes the subject worth an extra day or two. There are easily comprehended histories, research databases, pictures, and even a "kids' corner" that is accessible to even the most reluctant student.
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation - History : The official site of Colonial Williamsburg - 0 views

www.history.org/history American History resources making learning fun americanrevolution williamsburg socialstudies
shared by Joellen Kriss on 04 Dec 09 - Cached
  • Joellen Kriss on 04 Dec 09
     
    The website for Colonial Williamsburg is in a word, sweet. Not only do they have areas for teachers and other research but they offer a ton of multimedia items. There's a daily today in the 1770's newsletter that has selections from the Virginia Gazette and that's just the beginning of the "wealth of online resources" (there words not mine) that they provide. What makes it so great is that Colonial Williamsburg is relatively speaking, so close! Using this website when teaching about 18th century life and then taking a field trip there would be a great way to tie everything together.
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America on the Move | Home Page - 2 views

americanhistory.si.edu/onthemove transportation smithsonian ushistory
shared by Jamie Gravell on 10 Apr 10 - Cached
  • Jamie Gravell on 10 Apr 10
     
    American History Museum's website on the History of transportation. Great artifacts and lesson plans
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Views: The Tea Party Challenge - Inside Higher Ed - 4 views

www.insidehighered.com/...christiansen teaparty historicalthinking
shared by Jamie Gravell on 29 Apr 10 - Cached
  • Jamie Gravell on 29 Apr 10
     
    Political impact of lack of history education. Great way to explain to students why history matters. Focus on historical thinking!
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BBC World Service - Documentaries - Lincoln and the World - 0 views

www.bbc.co.uk/...090522_lincolndoc.shtml technology Lincoln world history us Allan Little podcast
shared by Lindsay Andreas on 27 Sep 09 - Cached
  • In Lincoln and the World, Allan Little looks at how movements and leaders from very different political perspectives have looked up to Abraham Lincoln.
    • Lindsay Andreas
      Lindsay Andreas on 27 Sep 09
       
      I think this is just so interesting because it is quite curious that so many world leaders would evoke the same man so frequently. I think this is an incredibly interesting spin on Lincoln's legacy. It can be difficult to add a global perspective when you are teaching something like AP US history but it really drives home the point that globalism is important and should be taught whenever possible.
  • Lindsay Andreas on 27 Sep 09
     
    Abraham Lincoln's Bicentennial! This year is the year of Lincoln and Lincoln has hundreds of books written about him. What is very interesting about this thesis, however, it takes on a global history perspective. I bet you never thought Lincoln mattered that much outside of the United States? In honor of the bicentennial, I couldn't resist posting at least one resource on the man. I also enjoy the fact that it is a podcast. Podcasts are the future and teachers need to embrace the possibilities. Enjoy.
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FBI Youth - Home - 0 views

www.fbi.gov/...6th12th.htm Middle school High School internet safety primary documents Kansas City Massacre FBI Youth crime bureau Roosevelt Hoover detective investigate files SNCC KKK antrax
shared by Laura Wood on 24 Sep 09 - Cached
    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 24 Sep 09
       
      So clearly the coolest link on this webpage is the "History" link. This will link you to the History of the FBI which is interesting in and of itself BUT also contains some links to primary documents. For example there is a link in 1966 called "six civil rights activists murdered" that takes you to the FBI file of the murder investigation. It might be really neat to have students look at this file and look at other accounts of this incident to understand how police/FBI officers interact with communities and crime. There's another neat account under June 1933 of the Kansas City Massacre!
    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 24 Sep 09
       
      The "FBI Investigates" tab is a little like the spy museum. It takes you through two cases, what happened and how investigators solved the crime. For any CSI - philes this might be some great info.
    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 24 Sep 09
       
      "FBI Adventures" is a little not as cool as I'd hoped. While they do give brief snapshots of country profiles, students don't get to actually investigate anything on their own. What they Could do is begin to see how even crime is globalized and how countries now have to work together to protect citizens - an interesting angle on globalization/global studies.
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    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 24 Sep 09
       
      The "SA Challenge" is tragically lame. It's basically a cyber scavenger hunt to find the answers to questions about the website. Then you self check. If you find all the answers you get to be the director of the FBI - at least that's what the website says. Lame.
    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 24 Sep 09
       
      Again, "Games" are tragically low tech and pretty lame. Word hunt, etc.
    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 24 Sep 09
       
      "A day in the life" would be good for any students who were thinking about becoming FBI agents. Always good to give students career choices.
  • Laura Wood on 24 Sep 09
     
    FBI's youth website. Probably designed to entice kids to want to be in, support and trust the FBI. Some very cool stuff (no lesson plans). Check out the super rad "History" link!
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Perry-Castañeda Map Collection - 1 views

www.lib.utexas.edu/...map_collection_guide.html map maps
shared by Alan Edwards on 18 Sep 09 - Cached
    • Alan Edwards
      Alan Edwards on 18 Sep 09
       
      The online map room is maintained by the University of Texas at Austin, and it is frequently updated with new scans and additions from the library. The folks at the library can be contacted by computer or telephone.
    • Alan Edwards
      Alan Edwards on 18 Sep 09
       
      The site has a plethora of maps, but I think their modern political maps/historical maps are most helpful. For teachers, this is a great resource to help students understand and analyze history.
    • Alan Edwards
      Alan Edwards on 18 Sep 09
       
      The library's online map collection is also searchable-although the search engine is pretty basic
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    • Alan Edwards
      Alan Edwards on 18 Sep 09
       
      There's also a great selection of OTHER map websites, including a huge selection of historical maps or maps about history
  • Alan Edwards on 18 Sep 09
     
    The Perry-Castaneda Map Collection at the University of Texas-Austin has a great selection of online maps. They have modern political maps, historical maps, maps about history, regional maps, thematic maps (population, climate, energy, ethnic, religious). Many of the maps have large PDF formats that are of great quality and detail.
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King Ranch - 1 views

www.king-ranch.com/kinenos.html Mexican land grants ranches
shared by Maria Mahon on 12 Oct 09 - Cached
  • The townspeople were in such dire straits that they sold all of their cattle to him in an attempt to survive the drought. A short distance out of town, slowly driving the cattle north toward Texas, Captain King realized that, in solving an immediate problem for the people of Cruillas, he had simultaneously removed their long-term means of livelihood. He turned his horse back toward the town and made its people a proposition. He would provide them with food, shelter and income if they would move and come to work on his ranch.
    • Maria Mahon
      Maria Mahon on 12 Oct 09
       
      This tells the story of how the "King's Men" came to the King Ranch. Captain King purchased an entire town's cattle during a drought and then realizing that he had taken their livelihood, he asked them to all move and work on the ranch. While this page does celebrate the skills the Kinenos brought to the ranch, I cannot help but feel that there is a hint of paternalism in the situation, too.
  • Maria Mahon on 12 Oct 09
     
    Chapter 7 of Takaki briefly mentioned the fabled King Ranch in Texas which led me to check out their website. It provides a history of the ranch and its various industries. This page is about the Kinenos....and provides an interesting look at their history on the ranch.
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Using Music in History lessons - 2 views

www.schoolshistory.org.uk/musicinhistorylessons.htm Multiple Intelligences History Music
shared by Erin Power on 24 Oct 09 - Cached
  • Erin Power on 24 Oct 09
     
    This website gives a list of history subjects and related songs to use in teaching.
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World History International: Main Contents Page - 2 views

history-world.org/mainmenu.htm world history ancient history
shared by Alan Edwards on 07 Nov 09 - Cached
    • Alan Edwards
      Alan Edwards on 07 Nov 09
       
      This site was organized under the direction of Robert A. Guisepi, a ancient world historian who died recently. There are few citations in the texts, but the reader is told that most of the articles come from books that Guisepi and other historians have written
    • Alan Edwards
      Alan Edwards on 07 Nov 09
       
      As I have been preparing lesson plans on the early civilizations over the the past few weeks, I have turned to this site for content. I have found that the conclusions drawn by this team of historians about what is important to teach students about the ancient world is similar to the ones drawn by my cooperating teacher.
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Archaeological Institute of America - Introduction to Archaeology - 2 views

www.archaeological.org/webinfo.php diigo archaeological institute lesson plans archaeology education
shared by Debbie Moore on 13 Nov 09 - Cached
  • Debbie Moore on 13 Nov 09
     
    Yesterday I had to prepare and deliver a lesson on archaeology to our grade 7 classes (Ancient World History) for my practicum. I actually used this site in my preparation. Under "Outreach and Education," there is a section called Archaeology 101 where you can get basic information on archaeology. There is also a glossary, a list of books and a list movies. They have an archive of well developed lesson plans too. However, I found another lesson plan that I modified and used that was a smash with the kids……even to toughest, roughest, hardest to reach students were engaged. If anyone wants a copy of it let me know and I can post it on our Wiki. Anyway, since archaeology applies to almost all of History, this site is quite useful.
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Slavery and Missouri Compromise in early 1800s | Slavery and the Civil War |Khan Academy - 0 views

www.khanacademy.org/...ouri-compromise-in-early-1800s Social Studies History TEKS TEKS 8.1A TEKS 8.7C TEKS 8.12B TEKS 8.12D TEKS 8.17B Civil War Slavery Missouri Compromise Khan Academy
shared by tcornett on 05 Apr 16 - No Cached
  • tcornett on 05 Apr 16
     
    US History Fellow Kim Kutz explains how slavery was an issue at the birth of the United States and how the issue became more and more central as the country expanded.
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American Memory from the Library of Congress - Home Page - 7 views

memory.loc.gov/index.html history library reference resources oralhistory oral history first person narrative research
shared by Scott Hambrick on 20 Sep 12 - Cached
  • Scott Hambrick on 20 Sep 12
     
    Contains histories from the Library of Congress by topic
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DocsTeach - 9 views

docsteach.org history socialstudies primary sources
shared by Jeannie Davidson on 21 Sep 10 - Cached
    • Adrea Lawrence
      Adrea Lawrence on 21 Sep 10
       
      You can customize a lesson with historical thinking strategies by building interactive activities.
    • Adrea Lawrence
      Adrea Lawrence on 21 Sep 10
       
      Thematic eras can help you find documents in U.S. history quickly.
  • Adrea Lawrence on 21 Sep 10
     
    The National Archives and Records Administration has launched a new websites for teachers that includes thousands of primary source documents that are ready to use in classroom settings.
  • Lindsay Andreas on 22 Sep 10
     
    I talked to the education specialists at NARA this summer and they showed me how to use DocsTeach and it is AMAZING. Also, they have the most wonderful field trip opportunity. They have a simulation where the students become archivists and they go through the research process. I don't think there is anything else like it in the entire country. If you want to teach the research process and historical thinking, you need to book a trip ASAP!
  • Jeannie Davidson on 27 May 15
     
    National Archives Documents and Activities for teaching History
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The map as history : a multimedia atlas of world history with animated historical maps - 19 views

www.the-map-as-history.com history media reference maps resources education teaching research interactive animated Map atlas culture
shared by Nate Merrill on 03 Oct 10 - Cached
    • Lauren Olson
      Lauren Olson on 03 Oct 10
       
      This is a great site for visual learners. Being able to see political and culutral transformations of continents is an incredible tool for students of all ages. Unfortunately, not all maps on this site are free. There is a nominal fee that charges for acess to more obscure maps.
  • Adrea Lawrence on 04 Oct 10
     
    Tags?
  • Nate Merrill on 31 Aug 13
     
    "The largest on-line collection of animated historical maps"
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Learning Never Stops: American Centuries - Interactive Online Museum - 0 views

seekoutlearning.blogspot.com/...turies-interactive-online.html learning american history interactive online museum
shared by Michael Sheehan on 03 Mar 13 - No Cached
  • Michael Sheehan on 03 Mar 13
     
    This interactive online museum is a great resource for history teachers.
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Learning Never Stops: First World War - A Multimedia History of World War I - 0 views

seekoutlearning.blogspot.com/...war-multimedia-history-of.html learning world war multimedia history world war i
shared by Michael Sheehan on 15 Mar 13 - No Cached
  • Michael Sheehan on 15 Mar 13
     
    A must see site for learning about World War I.
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