Reclaiming the Everglades is a collection of historical documents which, until recently. was only available by appointment at the holding library in Miami. It is comprised of all or part of sixteen collections that focus on the efforts...

This is a rich learning module where students explore the use of telegraphs and of Union codes during the Civil War. Both topics have an "Explainer" to introduce it, pre- and post-activities, and primary and secondary source materials to...

Familiarize yourself with the life and works of H.G.Wells. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, and links to related articles, collection items, works, and teacher resources.

This site contains hundreds of illustrations that can be used to support instructional tasks such as describing objects and people (i.e., teaching vocabulary) or describing entire events and situations (i.e., teaching grammar).

"Lyrical Ballads" grew out of the friendship and artistic collaboration between William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. In this instructional activity, learners will explore a number of the poems in light of Wordsworth's key...

Resource chronicles the life and times of Jacob Leisler, "a political figure [who] played a major role in the North American world of European settlements in the seventeenth century," and leader of the Leisler's Rebellion.

This lesson could be used either as a starter activity for creative writing with a class that has been studying the Gothic genre for a few lessons or as an introductory task at the beginning of a topic to establish prior knowledge.

A chapter, an interview, and film clips that illustrate cultural expressions of African American identity in the late-nineteenth century. Culture is explored during the turn of the 20th century within this resource and is supported by...

The Alaska Department of Education & Early Development provides various resources specifically dedicated for teachers. Content includes teacher certification information, assessment information, curriculum and instruction...

The Alaska Department of Education & Early Development provides various resources specifically dedicated for teachers. Content includes teacher certification information, assessment information, curriculum and instruction...

Collection of digital resources gathered from public libraries, archives, and museums about the American Civil War at home. Investigate the stories of the women, children, and men who experienced the Civil War as civilians.

Presented by the University of Alberta, this resource contains information on the founding and development of The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. The site also provides primary source resources in the the form of photographs, excerpts,...

This resource provides information about Sandford Fleming and his contributions to standard time.

This resource from the Library of Congress details the early economic cooperative arrangements between the former Soviet Union and the United States. The site links to other information regarding this topic.

The D H Lawrence Collections at The University of Nottingham Library form one of the major international research resources for the study of D. H Lawrence. Links to resources in the collection.

Newberry Library presents historical map on the Age of Exploration with lesson plans for all ages k-12. Includes curator notes and a wealth of supplemental resource material.