US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Quick Facts: Learn About Your State
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents links to all 50 states with basic information about them. Links to related sites are available.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: 50 States Part 2 Lesson Plan
In this lesson, learners combine psychomotor skills and geography as they travel from Montana to Wyoming. As students travel from state to state, they learn regional facts and state capitals. Learners perform physical tasks highlighting...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: 50 States Part 1 Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students travel virtually to 25 different states from Alabama to Missouri. While on their journey students explore geography, learn state capitals and interesting facts along the way. Movements are unique and incorporate...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Grades K 2
Here you can learn all about the U.S. Government! Find information on our nation, how our government works, your own neighborhood, and the main government symbols. Games and other activities are also included!
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: u.s. History Map Interactive
Become a geography whiz as you learn how the United States was settled. Discover how the continent was irrevocably changed by European colonization, the events that caused the wholesale displacement and decimation of the land's original...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Writing in u.s. History: Shaping the Postwar World
Consider how U.S. foreign policy changed in the aftermath of WWII, and analyze the philosophical, geopolitical, and economic factors that influenced these changes. In this interactive lesson from WGBH, students develop a written argument...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Zoom School: United States of America
Use this resource to explore each state to get facts, maps and symbols; learn about the presidents; read about bald eagles and dinosaur fossils found in the U.S., find fun and exciting patriotic crafts and more.
A&E Television
History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Make an Internet Fact Hunt About a State
Students will select a state where the class will visit for a class trip. In an effort to have other students learn more about the states and U.S. Territories, they will create a "Fact Hunt" including fifteen bits of information gathered...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Constitution of the United States
Find background information on the Constitution of the United States of America, and learn the three basic principles upon which the Constitution was written. Additional content includes a look at the text of the Constitution, the events...
PBS
Pbs: Frontline: Economic Factors Influence Human Migration on u.s. Border
Explore the reasons people migrate to other towns, regions, or in some cases countries. This learning module investigates the economic pull for people along the Mexican border to cross into the United States.
Other
U.s. Department of the Treasury: New Money
Every seven to ten years, the United States redesigns and improves the security features of its currency. At the New Money website, learn about the newest redesigned banknotes. Find animated tutorials, interactive quizzes, and a full...
Other
Kids.gov: How to Become President of the u.s. Poster
Colorful, easy to understand graphics help students learn the process of becoming the President of the United States.
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: u.s. History: Did the Attack on Pearl Harbor Unify America? [Pdf]
A comprehensive learning module on how America reacted to the attack on Pearl Harbor that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students will...
Other
Army: Native Americans in the u.s. Army: Code Talkers
During World War I and World War II, Native Americans from various tribes worked to keep American military communications secret through the use of tribal languages as code. Learn how these individuals worked to create codes that the...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: The Usgs and Science Education
"Explore things on, in, around and about the earth," with this web site dedicated to K-12 education from the United States Geological Survey. Homework help, science topics and fun learning games for students in Kindergarten through High...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Govt.: The Liberty Bell (K 2)
Did you ever wonder why a large bell, known as The Liberty Bell, is so important in U.S. history? Use this site to learn about this great symbol of our country.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Principles of u.s. Government
Tutorial presents an introduction to the principles of the United States democratic government highlighting the differences and similarities between Roman and U.S. governments.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Remembering the u.s. Presidents
Video, with accompanying lyrics, features a quick mnemonic device for remembering the order of the U.S. presidents and how many terms each president served. Includes quick reference guide to the first ten presidents. [2:06]
US Mint
United States Mint: h.i.p. Pocket Change
The H.I.P. Pocket Change (HPC) Web site was launched in July 1999 by the U.S. Mint. HPC is designed to be a fun, educational tool that generates interest in coins, the mint, and U.S. history. A constantly evolving site, HPC works to...
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: The European Union: Toward a "United States of Europe"?
Learning activity on the economic and political unification of Europe. Article outlines the history and reasons for a European Union. Includes questions for discussion followed by small group activity asking students to evaluate the idea...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Learn the States
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart lesson plan challenges students to learn the U.S. state names by identifying them on a map.
Curated OER
Cbc: Child Migrants Flooding the u.s. Border: A Guide
Learn the facts behind the recent boom in child immigration into the United States.
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Mint Marks
Learn about the four mint facilities in the United States, and how American coins are marked to show their origin.