Digital History
Digital History: The Civil Rights Movement Moves North
Summers of the late 1960s was a time of widespread violence and rioting in the nation's major inner cities. What was previously thought of as a problem of the South had spread nation-wide and was now demanding immediate attention.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Home Ownership Positives and Negatives
Peruse a few articles provided and answer several probing questions about the pros and cons to owning a home or renting a home. Create a report on the data discovered.
Emory University
Emory University: Odyssey Online: Rome: Daily Life
A description of private life in ancient Rome that examines the homes and household goods. Click on links for additional information.
Diffen
Diffen: Condo vs. Townhouse
Start learning about two types of housing with the chart comparing townhouses and condominiums. Then extend learning with an article and video about the topic.
Franco Cavazzi
Roman Empire: The Roman House
This site from The Roman Empire has a map of a Roman house with an explanation of each room. The uses of each room are explained and labeled.
Other
Dept. Of Housing and Urban Dev. (Hud): Native Americans
A resource page for Native Americans in reference to land and/or homebuyers. Site is sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Other
Pine Tree Legal: Legal Guide for Immigrants: Housing
Comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanation in English and Spanish of how to acquire housing in the United States. Legal issues associated with buying or renting a residence are also presented. Though the site caters to immigrants to...
Other
Legal Guide for Immigrants to Maine
Comprehensive but easily understood legal guide for noncitizens in Spanish and English. Though directed to immigrants to Maine, the basic principles apply to immigrants to any state in the United States.
Other
Portland Habitat for Humanity
"Join us as we build simple, decent, affordablehouses in partnership with those in need of adequate shelter." Portland Habitat allows you to meet new home owners and read about their attempts to gain housing for their families.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Are the Best Things in Life Free?
Young scholars use economic reasoning to analyze the costs and consequences of choice. The idea that the best things in life are free is widely expressed as a maxim by people who know nothing of its origin. They know it's true through...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Buying vs. Renting
Have you given any thought to where you will live when you are "on your own" - out in the world earning a living? You will have many decisions to make as you look for a place to call home. In this lesson, your basic economic decision...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Buying vs. Renting
This site has an introduction to the factors involved in the decision to rent or purchase housing. The site discusses space needs, lifestyle, financing options, tax benefits, and more.
US Senate
U.s. Senate Committee on Banking: Home
Learn more about the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs at this website. "The Committee has a broad jurisdiction over the operation of our nation's financial institutions, housing and mass transit programs." This site is...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: An Investigation of Regional Housing Costs
This lesson has young scholars explore differences in regional housing costs, determine the percentage of gross income spent on housing, assess the impact of housing costs on a relocation decision and recognize wages and housing costs...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: What Inefficiencies Lurk in Rent Controlled Housing Markets?
Imagine that you've just graduated from college and have been offered a position with a firm in New York City. You can't wait to start living in your own apartment! Explore the housing market and how it works.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: The Growth of Suburbia
Learn about Levittown and housing benefits for veterans.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Roman Houses
History for Kids tells us about housing in ancient Rome from which students gain a sense of Roman society and where the rich, poor and slaves lived.