History


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Entire text of The Story of Europe by H.E. Marshall!
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Entire text of Our Island Story by H.E. Marshall!
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Entire text of Famous Men of the Middle Ages! What a treasure!
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Another spine choice is Story of the World, Vol. 2. Click here for a handy chart that coordinates the two.
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Listing to coordinate Story of the World, Vol. 3 with our Year 2
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Have you chosen the Spielvogel books as a spine? If so, click here to find more teaching helps! To navigate through this site, click on the chapter title at the top of the page. Please note that this is for the fifth edition of this book. However, you'll find lots of helps!
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Primary Source documents: an exhaustive site for teacher and older students. Begins at 500 BC and keeps going. Organizing principle is "documents that pertain to Early American history." Obviously, a broad view of our "roots!"
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Another massive site: teacher's use, probably, initially, although you'll use it to find sites for your children to read. If they want to read the originals, here they are!
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The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Van Loon is now online: read from the screen or print to your heart's content.
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All ages will love this site on US Government. This site transcends unit boundaries. It's GREAT!
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Eyewitness History is GREAT! It has first-hand accounts, graphics, and a wonderfully user-friendly interface. Bookmark today and use it all four years! I recommend that you start by clicking on "index" and then scroll through, noting upcoming topics in your Year-Plan! Enjoy!
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Use this site for great pictures when making lap books. Contributed by Sue.
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Renee recommends books by Lamplighter Publishing. Click here to see their chronological listings.
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All the time line links you could ever need for this year.
Want to suggest a resource or link? Email Dana.


General:
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Another great time line site for Medieval Times only.
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You might want to start by having your oldest students read this selection on "How to Read a History Assignment".
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One of our users, has made a webpage full of great helps for this year-plan. Check it out! Thanks Tamara for all of the neat forms you have at Highland Heritage!
Week 1: Twilight of the Western Roman Empire
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Successors of Rome: Lots of helpful information about the Goths, Visigoths, Huns, etc. All kinds of interesting facts to aid in your studies are here. Read this over the summer before beginning Year 2 to refresh your memory or beef up on events and people.
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Excellent studies for reviewing Rome from Mr. Dowlings' Electronic Passport. The study guide, homework assignments and treasure hunt are all worth taking a look at. Print what you need for this week.
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Iron Age Celts: Really nice interactive site for grammar students. Recommended by Laura M.
Week 2: Byzantine Empire and the Eastern Orthodox Church
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12 Byzantine Rulers: These are podcast lectures that you can download and listen to.
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Your younger students will enjoy this description of the Byzantine Empire from Mr. Dowling.
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Theodora (for rhetoric students) or Empress Theodora (for upper grammar or dialectic students)
Week 3: Byzantine Empire and Rise of Islam
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Lots and lots of information here about the history of Islam
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Biography of Muhammad written by a Muslim
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Biography of Muhammad written by a non-Muslim
Week 4: The Making of Medieval Europe: Charlemagne
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Biography of Charlemagne
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Medieval images of Charlemagne
Week 5: Developments During the Viking Age
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All of the Vikings links you'll ever need for your grammar-level students. Contributed by HollyAnne.
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The Vikings in North America
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The German Invasions of Western Europe: follow links to get more detail about a specific topic
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Successors of Rome: Germania. This link contributed by Brenda.
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Rollo the Viking (from Famous Men of the Middle Ages)
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Play the game of Viking Quest which takes you back to AD 793. Can you build a ship, cross the seas, loot a monastery and return home to claim your prize? Your chief has set the challenge; it's up to you to respond. Note: some stick figure violence.
Week 6: Medieval Life: Feudalism
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Kids' Castle has lots of educational activities that encourage learning.
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Excellent site on the Feudal life
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Everyday life of the Germans
Week 7: The High Middle Ages
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Medieval Times. This link contributed by Heather.
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From the Internet Medieval Sourcebook: The Crusades
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Biographies of many of the barons present at Runnymede, site of the signing of the Magna Charta.
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Three versions of Peter the Hermit
Week 8: The Mongols, Marco Polo, and the Far East
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If you are making a display board this week, click here for a number of pdf files that could be very helpful!
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In the Footsteps of Marco Polo. This link contributed by Martha.
Week 9: The Reshaping of Medieval Europe
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Grisly first-hand account of symptoms of the Black Death by a Florentine. Rhetoric level. Not for faint hearts, tender stomachs or young eyes!
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Hundred Years War: great site for research. Great presentation: dialectic and up.
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Rulers during the Hundred Years War
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Lovely web site on Joan of Arc. Text is dialectic up; interesting to everyone, with help.
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Review of recent Leelee Sobieski's film: Joan of Arc.
Week 10: Early Lights of the Reformation
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You'll find this chart of the Protestant Reformers very helpful. Martha contributed this great link.
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Great interactive site for grammar level students about Wycliffe. This link contributed by Jennifer.
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Edward V (never crowned)
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Dana.


Week 11: Introduction to the Southern Renaissance
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A massive Teacher's Site: history, maps, activities, games, art--links to everything about the Renaissance (and some about the Reformation, too).
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"Interested in time travel! Here's a chance to go back to the Renaissance period with Carmine Chameleon. Dr. N. Ventor has developed a time machine just for the purpose of transporting his visitors back to 1505 A.D. so that one can visit Leonardo da Vinci in his Italian workshop. As your host presents you with the necessary travel supplies, he instructs, 'Now listen carefully, there's no time to spare! You and Carmine must follow the culprit back in time. If you find anything strange, bring it back in this bag. Even the smallest change might alter history forever! Take this handbook. It should answer any questions about Leonardo and the Renaissance. Carmine knows plenty too! Now....go!' And, get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!" --from the Publisher
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See many reproductions of European art. Parental supervision needed. Classic nudity.
Week 12: The Southern Renaissance and the Early Explorers
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Here is a really good link on exploration, complete with worksheets, time line, and LOTS more!
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Neat BBC interactive site that contains information about early navigation.
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Prince Henry the Navigator: From EnchantedLearning.com
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Christopher Columbus: From EnchantedLearning.com
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Amerigo Vespucci: Account of his first Voyage
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Amerigo Vespucci site with interactive quizzes, information on sailing, comparisons between Columbus and Vespucci, maps and cartography, and the cities where he visitied. This link contributed by Jennifer.
Week 13: The Southern Renaissance and the Age of Exploration
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From EnchantedLearning.com: Vasco da Gama, Pedro Alvares Cabral, Juan Ponce de Leon, Ferdinand Magellan
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Raphael - classic nudity
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Michelangelo - classic nudity
Week 14: Spanish Dominion and the New World: Aztecs and Incas
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The Conquest of the Aztec Empire: Hernan Cortez
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PBS on: Conquistadors
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From EnchantedLearning.com: Francisco Pizarro, Hernando de Soto, Francisco de Coronado
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PBS on: Francisco de Coronado
Week 15: The Northern Renaissance and Its Scholars
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Chronological Listing of Northern Renaissance Artists
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Luther's 95 Theses
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Latin version of the 95 Theses
- Test for Rats/Bulls and Flying Machines pdf file (no answers here, check your book)
Week 16: The Reformation: Martin Luther and the German States
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General Reformation information with lots of good review questions.
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From PBS: "Martin Luther" plus more
Week 17: The Reformation in Switzerland, England, and Scandinavia
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Royal United Kingdom site here
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General Reformation information with lots of good review questions
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Reformed theology: What is It?
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Catherine Howard (or Kathryn Howard)
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Catherine Parr (or Katherine Parr)
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Menno Simons with GodTube audio, Mennonites
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Jacob Ammann and the Amish
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Read more here about the Amish church
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Moravian Church in America
Week 18: The Counter Reformation, French Huguenots, and the Netherlands
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When preparing to teach the Catholic Reformation (Counter Reformation) to dialectic and rhetoric levels, this link to the Council of Trent should be read, by you or by them, independently, or preferably, both. It is a page from the Catholic Dictionary, and represents the Catholic view of this council.
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Read the decrees of the Council of Trent for yourself, and understand why the kernel argument between Catholics and Protestants remains to this day. Dialectic and up. Especially note Cannons 4, 9, 11, 12, 14, 30 and 33.
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Read the Catholic Encyclopedia article on Controversies on Grace. Rhetoric or teacher level.
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More helpful maps and information for studying William of Orange and the Netherlands. Recommended by Katie.
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William of Orange. Biblical worldview here
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Henry of Navarre: Henry IV of France
Week 19: Elizabethan England and the Scottish Reformation
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Mary Stuart: Mary I of Scotland: Mary, Queen of Scots
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Anne Hathaway (wife of Shakespeare)
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General description of Presbyterianism. If you want to know more, scroll to the bottom of the page for additional links.
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Shakespeare quotations: use for copywork or recitations
Want to suggest a resource or link? Email Dana.


Week 20: Early New World Colonies and Eastern Europe
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Picture of title page, and some pages, of reprints of John Smith's book The Generall Historie of Virginia, New-England, and the Summer Isles.
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Early America: Colonization
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The First Virginia Charter Rhetoric and up.
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Laws and Documents relating to religion in early Virginia, 1606-1660
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Virtual Jamestown: all ages! Be sure to visit the "images" page, the "original maps" page, and the "artifacts" page (includes model of Jamestown fort you can copy as last image)!
Week 21: Puritans in New England
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Caleb Johnson's Mayflower Web Pages. This link contributed by Martha.
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Early America: Colonization
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Simple, but helpful chart about Native American tribes. This link contributed by Tracy.
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Scholastic on the Plymouth Colony
Week 22: Charters, Creeds, and the English Civil War
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Maryland's Act of Toleration: original document. Rhetoric and up unless read aloud.
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Early America: Colonization
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Background information on the Fundamental Orders. This link contributed by Isaac.
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Simple, but helpful chart about Native American tribes. This link contributed by Tracy.
Week 23: Restoration Colonies and the Age of Louis XIV
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Early America: Colonization
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Simple, but helpful chart about Native American tribes. This link contributed by Tracy.
Week 24: Dissenters in America and the Age of Reason
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Palace of Versailles (has panoramic views...beautiful!)
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Early America: Colonization
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Simple, but helpful chart about Native American tribes. This link contributed by Tracy.
Week 25: Colonists and Native Americans
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King Philip (Metacom)
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Early America: Colonization
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Simple, but helpful chart about Native American tribes. This link contributed by Tracy.
Week 26: Empires at Odds
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Louis de Buade de Frontenac (Governor General of New France)
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Simple, but helpful chart about Native American tribes. This link contributed by Tracy.
Week 27: Thirteen Established Colonies
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A great site for Daniel Boone recommended by Genevieve. If you're presented with a password dialog box, just click "Cancel" to access the site.
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Here's a brief, simple summary of the Great Awakening. (Screen is blue and a little hard to read, but the content is excellent.) Good for dialectic levels and up.
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The Great Awakening and Its Effect on the Society and Religion of the Connecticut River Valley.
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Simple, but helpful chart about Native American tribes. This link contributed by Tracy.
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Great chart about the Colonies! Link contributed by Barbara.
Want to suggest a resource or link? Email Dana.


General resources:
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One of our users, Lauren, sent this information. You may or may not agree with all the assertions this organization makes. Check out Dave Barton’s website. It’s filled with terrific books, audiotapes and videotapes that should be in your library and in your church’s library.
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Visit THE CHARTERS OF FREEDOM at the National Archives. This includes the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
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Visit BIOGRAPHICAL INDEX OF OUR FOUNDING FATHERS at National Archives
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Read our DOCUMENTS OF FREEDOM. This includes: Columbus Letter Announcing His Discovery, The Mayflower Compact, The Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Constitution of the United States, Bill of Rights and the Later Amendments, The Monroe Doctrine, The Star Spangled Banner, The Pledge of Allegiance, The Gettysburg Address, The American's Creed
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Click here for a wealth of information about the early days of America. History clippings, a gallery, and more make this site a treasure!
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Click here for one more excellent resource as you are studying the birth of America. Recommended by Sharie. You'll find *lots* of teacher's helps, and everything you'll need for teaching and learning about our early government.
Week 28: Shaping Influences on Colonial Culture
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Early America: Colonization
Week 29: French and Indian War
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Coloring pages of every president for your lower grammar students.
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Early America: Colonization
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Great flash movie about Benjamin Franklin. Link contributed by Karen.
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Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary website. Recommended by Kyla.
Week 30: Give Me Liberty!
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Early America: Colonization
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Benjamin West's artwork in various museums
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John Singleton Copley biography and selected paintings from the National Gallery of Art
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Francis Hopkinson biography and handwriting sample
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Documents and biographies about Captain James Cook
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Article and five brain challenge questions about Samuel Adams from whitehouse.gov
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Great information about the Boston Tea Party from the Boston Tea Party Historical Society including a printable poster. If you print the poster at 125%, it will fit nicely on an 8-1/2 x 11" piece of paper.
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Thomas Paine's Common Sense
Week 31: First Battles for Independence
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Coloring pages of every president for your lower grammar students.
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Karen recommends this site that has two great flash movies about George Washington.
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Another great flash movie that kids will enjoy; this one's about the French and Indian War. Click on "From the Warpath to the Plains of Abraham" to view. Site links and teaching guide are at the bottom of the page.
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Neat resources for aiding in your study about the French and Indian War. Recommended by Stephanie.
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View original Declaration of Independence from National Archives
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Visit THE CHARTERS OF FREEDOM at the National Archives. This includes the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
Week 32: Waging the Revolutionary War
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Revolutionary War information for dialectic and rhetoric students
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Excellent site with lots of links on the American Revolution & Independence
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Another American Revolution time line link. Contributed by Katie.
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Virtual marching tour of the American Revolution. You can even listen to battle tunes!
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This Revolutionary War site offers a great time line with brief descriptions of the major events and battles of the war. This site was contributed by Becci.
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Boston Massacre site, contributed by Kathy in Ohio.
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A flash movie about Patrick Henry
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Voices of the American Revolution. Recommended by Jana A.
Week 33: America under the Articles of the Confederation
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Excellent site with lots of links on the American Revolution & Independence
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Voices of the American Revolution. Recommended by Jana A.
Week 34: Writing the Constitution
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Excellent site with lots of links on the American Revolution & Independence
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Voices of the American Revolution. Recommended by Jana A.
Week 35: Federal Republic & French Revolution
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Michelle has contributed this good, basic site about the Constitution. Click on links at the top for various learning levels.
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The National Center for Constitutional Studies has a movie called "A More Perfect Union." The DVD is very inexpensive when purchased in bulk by educators. You can download a free guide, quiz, words searches, etc. They have done a very careful, historical re-enactment of the Constitutional Convention on location in PA.
Week 36: Perilous Times: The Adams Administration
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Don't pass up this site! Everything you need to know for government for kids, broken down into easy-to-use grade levels.
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Contributed by Susan in LA: I found the following link for downloading and printing out flashcards for the 50 states. The front has an outline of the state, a picture of the state flag, the state bird, and a small map showing where the state is located in the region. The back has info about the state.
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The National Center for Constitutional Studies has a movie called "A More Perfect Union." The DVD is very inexpensive when purchased in bulk by educators. You can download a free guide, quiz, words searches, etc. They have done a very careful, historical re-enactment of the Constitutional Convention on location in PA.
Want to suggest a resource or link? Email Dana.







