American
Memory-Library of Congress
If you like poking around in attics, you may never leave this site! You'll
find thousands of images, sound recordings, movies, maps, and documents from
the Library of Congress as well as resources to help teacher use primary sources
in the classroom.
American Experience
This companion site to the PBS series features comprehensive web sites for
each of the American Experience episodes in the series. Episode web sites include
teacher guides, overviews of episodes, and interviews. Many sites also include
activities, games, timelines, audio files and other features.
A Biography of America
This companion web site to the Annenberg/CPB series Biography of America, features
separate sections for all 26 episodes with key event timelines, maps, an interactive
feature, program transcripts, and web links. The site covers American history
from New World encounter to the present day.
WayBack
American history site for kids from the producers of the PBS series The American
Experience.
Go
West Across America with Lewis and Clark
Travel the route that took Lewis and Clark to the Pacific at this site from
National Geographic.
The Underground
Railroad
Travel back in time and learn about the Underground Railroad at this site from
National Geographic.
Native
North America
Information about indigenous groups in North America.
National Register of Historic
Places
Find places listed in the National Register in a searchable database, visit
historic sites around the country with Travel Itineraries that highlight different
geographic regions or important themes in American history. You can visit places
where women made history, follow the Underground Railroad, visit key sites
in the Civil Rights Movement, take a walk on the Shaker Historical Trail and
more. Younger students can go on The Great American Landmarks Adventure, where
they can visit 42 American landmarks and print out coloring sheets. The site
also includes over 100 lesson plans exploring history, art, geography, and
civics.
AMDOCS
From excerpts from Christopher Columbus' journal to President Bush's Inaugural
speech, this site from the University of Kansas lets students explore the American
story with primary source documentary.
Library of Congress Country
Studies
This online series presently contains studies of 100 countries. Each study
is written by a multidisciplinary team of social scientists.
Perry-Castaņeda
Library Map Collection
Hundreds of online maps!
Map Collections
1500-2003
This site from the Library of Congress includes military and battle maps, conservation
and landscape maps, city maps, early exploration maps, transportation maps,
and cultural landscape maps.
US Geological Survey
Teaching materials, fact sheets, and more.
Library of Congress
Country Studies
This online series presently contains studies of 100 countries. Each study
is written by a multidisciplinary team of social scientists.
African Voices
Learn about the people, history, and culture of Africa at this site from the
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Follow the history of Africa from pre-history
to present day with an interactive timeline and explore themes in African culture
over time and hear Africans speak of their daily life.
Consumer Price Index
Calculator
Find out what a dollar was worth from 1913 – 2003
Thomas
This site from the Library of Congress features the latest Legislative information
and news, including the text of current bills and daily full text reports
of what happened in both the Senate and the House.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
Ben Franklin is your guide at this site that explores U.S. history, geography,
civics, and citizenship from the U.S. Government Printing Office. With separate
guides designed specifically for grades K-2; 3-5; 6-8; and 9-12, the site can
be used by students of all ages. In additions to sections on our nation; how
laws are made; the branches of government; the election process; and citizenship,
you will also find interactive games and activities.
Kids in the House
Learn about role the Office of the Clerk plays in the U.S. House of Representatives
and learn about the legislative process and its effect on citizens. You can
find out how laws are made, go back in time and learn about important events
that have taken place on the floor of the House, learn about some of the people
who have served in the U.S. House of Representatives, or try your hand at a
House trivia game. You will also find a collection of lesson plans.
White House for Kids
Take a tour of the White House with Flat Stanley, test your White House and
American history knowledge with a quiz, find out about life in the White House,
read about the Presidents and print out coloring sheets for them, or play some
games.
GeoGranite
Discover great geography resources at this site from the New Hampshire Geographic
Alliance. You'll find information about professional development opportunities,
lesson plans and curriculum materials, grant information, and links to
other resources.
World Affairs Council - New Hampshire
The mission of this organization is to promote the widest possible understanding
of world affairs among the citizens of New Hampshire. The site features school
program information and links to web resources.
NH
Bar Association - Law Related Education
Learn about some of the resources available to educators from the NH Bar including
the Mock Trial Program and the Lawyer and Judge in Every School event.
NH State Library
This is an invaluable resource for the N.H. social studies teacher. The NH Almanac section features demographics
and statistics, election and voting information, a look at the state's flora
and fauna, an overview of state government, profiles of famous New Hampshire
people and places, as well as a brief history of the state. But wait, there's
more - Webster, a guide to NH state government
provides a wealth of resources on state agencies and the legislative, judicial,
and executive branches of state government. The New Hampshire Political Library looks
at New Hampshire's rich political history, and Revised Statutes Online features
searchable full text versions of updated legislation.
NH Community Profiles
This site has information on all 234 of New Hampshire's communities.
NH Historical Society
You'll find information about school programs, current and future exhibits,
and the museum's collection here. Be sure to visit the online store for great
New Hampshire items, including books, music, and art!
NH Humanities Council
Find out about what NH is reading, learn about grant opportunities, or take
advantage of some of the teacher professional development opportunities offered
by the New Hampshire Humanities Council.
NH Student/Parent Mock Election
Held every two years, this project lets students vote for Presidential, Congressional,
and Gubernatorial candidates in election organized in their schools. This site
feature candidate profiles, election resources, and curriculum resources and
lesson plans.
