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Curated OER

A Penny for Abe

For Teachers K
Students explore Abraham Lincoln through stories and poems. They also explore him being on the penny.
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Curated OER

The Voter

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the constitutional amendments and major federal laws that have shaped suffrage in the United States.
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Curated OER

Achievers Club

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research a person, present or past, who has accomplished great goals. They report on their person to the class.
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Curated OER

An Introduction:

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore historical research with primary sources about Hydropower.
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Curated OER

Daily Life in Ancient Egypt

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explain how artwork can inform about a culture and its traditions. They pretend to be archaeologists who have just opened a tomb. They interpret the past based on what they discover.
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Curated OER

WRITING THE WIND

For Teachers 4th - 5th
The student will compose sentences using adjectives that describe windmills.Review adjectives. Write a noun on the board and have young scholars name the appropriate adjectives. 2. Hand out worksheets and review directions for making...
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Curated OER

Sayings and Phrases

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine two sayings, Haste makes waste and Live and let live, and one phrase, Make ends meet. They compare and contrast these sayings with others in these lessons..
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US National Archives

Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Museum: American Women Exhibit

For Students 9th - 10th
Delve into the fascinating history of American women that helped shape our country. From 1600 into the 21st century, follow the journey through narratives, biographies, and photos.
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American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Achievements of Women Scientists in American History

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of profiles of American women who have made significant contributions to science.
Unit Plan
Washington State University

Washington State University: Literary Movements: Brief Timeline of American Literature

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Washington State University site provides a decade-by-decade timeline of American literature with historical events going on at the same time. Most topics on the timeline are links to additional information about the author, work,...
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Anne Hutchinson: American Women's Movement

For Teachers 7th - 9th
This lesson focuses on the life and trials of Anne Hutchinson, who fought for the rights of women in mid-17th century New England.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Wake Up, America!

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource covers the changing of America due to the Industrial Revolution which brought in not only new technology but also opened the door to reform movements. From the series by Joy Hakim, "A History of Us." Includes a teacher's...
Handout
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Historian's Perspective: Winning the Vote: History of Voting Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Historian-authored three-part overview looks at the history of voting rights in America, touching on all the critical moments in American history when voting rights were first denied then granted to...
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Red Power Prevails: The Activism, Spirit, & Resistance of Native American Women

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explore the contributions of Native American women in the formation and activism of the American Indian Movement (AIM) and Women of All Red Nations (WARN)
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Stanford University

Stanford History Education Group: Women in the 1950's

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Were American housewives of the 1950's as happy as images depict them? This resource examines the women of the era closer to find out.
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Other

Black History From a to Z

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students will enjoy exploring this colorful site during Black History Month, or any other month! Follow the timeline of famous African American women and inventors, or just click on a letter of the alphabet to find brief pieces of...
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Time Capsule: Three Centuries of Broadsides and Other Printed Ephemera

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection provides a unique view of American History using items such as posters, business cards, flyers, catalogs, advertisements and leaflets. These items capture experiences from important turning points such as the American...
eBook
Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: The American Revolution 1778 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of ongoing events of the Revolutionary War from 1778 to the war ending with the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Includes a brief discussion on diplomacy, government and women of the Revolution.
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Other

A History of the American Suffragist Movement: Excerpt: In the Beginning

For Students 9th - 10th
Based on excerpts from the book entitled "A History of the American Suffragist Movement," this site provides a timeline with biographical description of several key leaders in the Women's Suffrage Movement during that time. The site...
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Army Nurse Corps

For Students 9th - 10th
This brochure was printed to commemorate and capture the history of the Army Nurse Corps. Read about their amazing adventures in WWII while looking at pictures and learning amazing facts about these women.
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Other

Lulac: Lulac History All for One and One for All

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the history of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), including why and how it was formed, efforts to unify Hispanic Americans, the discrimination faced by Mexican Americans, and the prominent role of women in the...
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Progressive Movement: New Voices for Women and African Americans

For Students 11th - 12th
Examines how the women's rights movement began and how it evolved over time, followed by a look at the development of the African American civil rights movement and the different leaders that emerged during the Progressive Era.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: The Path to Women's Suffrage

For Students 9th - 10th
Students analyze maps and primary documents and share stories of the Westward Expansion relating to gaining women's suffrage.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Significant Women in Flight of the 20th Century Photos

For Students 9th - 10th
A number of women played significant roles in the history of aviation and flight during the 20th century. Meet them in this photo gallery and learn about their achievements.