Curated OER
Symbols and Landmarks
Third graders study American national holidays, symbols, songs and landmarks. They appreciate the meaning and significance of our nation's ideals of liberty, justice and equality.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Lost in the Grand Canyon
The site of the PBS documentary "Lost in the Grand Canyon," features the story of John Wesley Powell and his famed trip down the Colorado River.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Parks and Landmarks
Learning resource with videos and links to information on the history of U.S. National Parks and Landmarks.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Statue of Liberty Cyber Hunt
Explore the Statue of Liberty through this informative resource.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Grand Canyon Became a National Park
The Grand Canyon officially became a National Park on February 26, 1919. This article features actual photos and a description of this historic event.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: The Statue of Liberty Arrived in Ny
The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from France. This Library of Congress timeline provides more interesting information about how this statue came to be in New York harbor. Includes (requires QuickTime).