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US History Photos, American History Slideshows - 0 views

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social studies 6SS 7SS 8SS photojournalism language_arts

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Amazing resource - US History photos & images slide shows; the embed code allows you to post to web page, wiki, & Blackboard. And they're free!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Amazing resource - US History photos & images slide shows; the embed code allows you to post to web page, wiki, & Blackboard. And they're free! </div>

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Social Studies history socialstudies resources

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50th Anniversary of the 1961 Freedom Rides - 1 views

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webcast social studies 8SS civil_rights_movement freedom_riders

shared by Rita Hennessey on 22 Jan 11 - No Cached

Rita Hennessey on 22 Jan 11

"The National Youth Summit on the Freedom Rides on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. (EST) will allow students to discuss history with the people who were witnesses and activists on the front lines of the fight for justice. They will also engage in conversation with scholars, public historians, and most importantly, one another in this incredible webcast that joins live audiences in six cities around the nation."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The National Youth Summit on the Freedom Rides on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. (EST) will allow students to discuss history with the people who were witnesses and activists on the front lines of the fight for justice. They will also engage in conversation with scholars, public historians, and most importantly, one another in this incredible webcast that joins live audiences in six cities around the nation."</div>

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The Fog of War | Watch Free Documentary Online - 0 views

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8SS Social Studies The Fog of War Robert McNamara lessons learned from the cold war

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In this grimly compelling film, documentary filmmaker Errol Morris tackles one of his most perplexing and ambiguous subjects: former defense secretary Robert McNamara, widely identified (and in many quarters reviled) as the architect of the Vietnam War.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In this grimly compelling film, documentary filmmaker Errol Morris tackles one of his most perplexing and ambiguous subjects: former defense secretary Robert McNamara, widely identified (and in many quarters reviled) as the architect of the Vietnam War. </div>

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WWII: The Pictures We Remember - Photo Gallery - LIFE - 0 views

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Americans on the Homefront Helped Win World War I | DocsTeach: Activities - 0 views

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Rita Hennessey on 23 Aug 11

"In this activity, students will match documents to visualize ways that Americans contributed to the war effort on the homefront during World War I. Students will see a payoff image related to the armistice celebration and reflect on the sacrifices made during wartime."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"In this activity, students will match documents to visualize ways that Americans contributed to the war effort on the homefront during World War I. Students will see a payoff image related to the armistice celebration and reflect on the sacrifices made during wartime."</div>

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Essential questions for teaching September 11 - O Say Can You See? - 0 views

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"Essential questions for teaching September 11 Editor's note: This post is by Joan Brodsky Schur, an education consultant and participant in the August 3 opening panel discussion for September 11: Teaching Contemporary History, the museum's online conference for K-12 educators about September 11."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Essential questions for teaching September 11 Editor's note: This post is by Joan Brodsky Schur, an education consultant and participant in the August 3 opening panel discussion for September 11: Teaching Contemporary History, the museum's online conference for K-12 educators about September 11."</div>

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12 Expert Twitter Tips for the Classroom: Social Networking Classroom Activities That E... - 0 views

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Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, Music, Art and PE Interactive Sites - 0 views

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DoppelMe - Free Dynamic Avatars - 1 views

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Books - America.gov - 0 views

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e-books social studies 6-12

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Free E-books

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Backchanneling in Middle School Social Studies - 0 views

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Second Life: A Beginner's Guide | Peter Bihr on Social Media, Web 2.0 and Digital Life - 0 views

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National Geographic Education - National Geographic Education - 0 views

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Rita Hennessey on 02 Apr 11

"graphics portraying the demographic history of the United States, as shown by the decennial census of population."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"graphics portraying the demographic history of the United States, as shown by the decennial census of population."</div>

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On This Day: Freedom Ride Protests Provoke Violent Backlash - 0 views

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Rita Hennessey on 04 May 11

"On This Day: Freedom Ride Protests Provoke Violent Backlash May 21, 2010 08:00 AM by Shannon Firth On May 21, 1961, an interracial protest against segregration, the Freedom Ride, incited violent mobs and roused a sleepy government into action."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"On This Day: Freedom Ride Protests Provoke Violent Backlash May 21, 2010 08:00 AM by Shannon Firth On May 21, 1961, an interracial protest against segregration, the Freedom Ride, incited violent mobs and roused a sleepy government into action."</div>

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BBC - Podcasts - Witness - 0 views

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shared by Rita Hennessey on 29 Jun 11 - Cached

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"Witness - history as told by the people who were there. Five days a week we will be talking to people who lived through moments of history to bring you a personal perspective on world events."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Witness - history as told by the people who were there. Five days a week we will be talking to people who lived through moments of history to bring you a personal perspective on world events."</div>

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American Experience . Freedom Riders . Teachers Guide | PBS - 0 views

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shared by Rita Hennessey on 28 Jun 11 - No Cached

Rita Hennessey on 28 Jun 11

"The story of the Freedom Riders offers students a window into the Civil Rights Movement that allows them to identify more closely with the sacrifice and courage that was needed to secure civil rights for all Americans."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The story of the Freedom Riders offers students a window into the Civil Rights Movement that allows them to identify more closely with the sacrifice and courage that was needed to secure civil rights for all Americans."</div>

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HD11_DFS_SOUNDTRACKFORAREVOLUTION.pdf (application/pdf Object) - 0 views

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