The History Channel Classroom program accompanying materials are free to download or print. There are lots of study guides in pdf and many internet linked units.
The animated series Liberty’s Kids will air on History starting on July 4, 2008. Episodes of this popular series about the era of the American Revolution will air daily on [...]
China Lapbook - I really like that their lapbook has laminated cards of Traditional Costumes which are separated showing layers such as hair (use as discussions for hair styles or why hair was worn a certain way), clothing (use as discussions of ceremonial dress or traditional dress - make more and use for play!), etc. [...]
The earth is over 5 billion years old. Life first originated in the oceans 3.4 billion years ago. The dinosaurs died out 65 million years in the past. Human recorded history stretches back 10,000 years in time.
These numbers are too large to visualize, and difficult to compare. Here’s an easy way to put time in [...]
Learn about African American leaders and heritage during Black History Month. These creative lessons will inspire thoughtful classroom discussion. Gales has Black History Month free resources, calendar with notable dates, activities from Gale’s, and loads of biographies. National Geographic’s Legacy of Change: Icons of The American Civil Rights Movement photo gallery.
Activities from Crayola: Sparkling African [...]
March 4, 1789 the Constitution went into effect. Make paper and write your own constitution. Constitution Day is September 17 of each year. Constitution Facts has crossword puzzles, knowledge tests, treasure hunts, word finds, dates to remember timeline and glossary. Learn the Constitution.com has more free activities and resources.
The Library of Congress‘ resources for We [...]
American History Timeline
This timeline shows US history from 1780 to 2010, with parallel developments in politics, presidents, popular, Native American, planetary, technology, and culture.
American History: “Growth of a Nation” ‘Growth of a Nation’ is a ten minute animated movie of American history from 1789.
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Each year, The History Channel recognizes and rewards teachers and students who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to exploring and preserving their local history with the Save Our History National Event. This is open to homeschoolers. The History Channel created Save Our History to support local history education and historic preservation efforts in communities across America. [...]
Colouring Book of Flags has flags that have been drawn in outline form, suitable for printing to be colored in by hand. You can choose from all the states, a few historial flags, Canadian provinces, and most other regions. These would be excellent to add to any unit study, lapbook, notebook, and even timeline notebook.
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Hail to the Chief: Inauguration Lessons. Every four years on January 20, a president takes the Oath of Office. This week, Education World offers ten lesson plans to help your students learn about and commemorate the inauguration. A few of the lessons are: Write letters to the president, Inauguration Firsts, Comparing Inaugural Addresses, I Do [...]
Outline maps of the US, Europe, etc plus Historical Maps (including Lewis & Clark routes, Trails to the West and more!) The outline form is really nice for reports and projects.
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