This lesson plan is based on the "America Responds" series where students explore the concepts of valuing diversity and appreciation of cultural differences. An integrated art, social studies, and language arts lesson plan that is...

Learn about; religious demographics, religious freedom, socio-economic indicators, general facts, and history, in this country overview of American Samoa from the Association of Religious Data Archives at Pennsylvania State University.

During the 1984 Republican National Convention, respondent Johnson participated in a political demonstration to protest the policies of the Reagan administration and some Dallas-based corporations. After a march through the city streets,...

In August 1984, the Republican National Convention was held in Dallas, Texas. On August 22, a group of about 100 demonstrators marched through the streets of Dallas to dramatize the consequences of nuclear war and protest certain...

Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Ecuador. Content covered includes photos, symbols, provinces, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture,...

Brief background information behind The Pledge of Allegiance including facts about the author and the original words to the Pledge.

Full of useful information relating to the country of Venezuela. Topics covered include: population, language, geography, government, photos, national symbols, national heroes, and folklore.

Review this site for interesting Arizona facts and learn more about the Grand Canyon.

Useful guide with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Brazil. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps, and lesson plans.

Do you know which state's folk art symbol is a carousel? Which state's official drink is coffee milk? You're right! It's Rhode Island. Learn about these symbols and more as you look at this site from the Ocean State.

A concise summary of the history of the state of Wisconsin. Learn about its first explorers and inhabitants through its admittance to statehood. There is also a long list of state symbols given after the text. Click on one to see a...

The stories behind patriotic songs that have become part of American musical culture, such as "Anchors Away," "Over There," "U.S. Air Force Song," and "When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again." Drill into the site to find lyrics, listen to...

Also known as Monterey State Historic Park, this NHLD contains both California's First Theatre, and the Monterey Customs House, where the American flag was first raised over California. It also incorporates the National Historic...

This 1827 Adobe structure is the oldest public building in California and is where the American Flag was raised, declaring California part of the United States. It is now a museum located inside the Monterey State Historic Park, itself a...

The Social Studies section of this popular Homework Helper site contains links to maps and flags, U.S. geography, world history and more.

Choose from dozens of simple crafts including activities for the holidays, animal crafts and much more.

Features maps and a description of the geography and history of North America with links to information on its countries, famous people, flags, symbols, and much more.

Good reference tool for finding travel information, quick facts, and statistics for the South American country of Colombia. Includes a map and image of the flag.

A lengthy and detailed history of the Canadian Metis, a native-American group living in western Canada.They were displaced when white settlers moved into the area. The Metis rebelled at least once during this period. Click on the various...

Gather detailed and current information about Uruguay by viewing maps, its flag and essential statistics about the this South American nation.

View this chart that organizes states by the dates of their statehood. Click on the individual state to see additional information such as state trivia, state flags, state symbols, famous people from that state, and printable activities.

This site from Wikipedia contains a biography of William H. Carney (1842-1908), the man who saved the flag during the battle at Fort Wagner. Links are provided throughout for additional information on related subjects.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Identify & research symbols used to depict Americans' shared values, principles and beliefs, and explain their meaning. Students can list specific symbols in the design of the Statue of Liberty.

Using the concept that a class has become an independent country, students work in groups to design symbols that depict their class. This activity not only teaches the history of American symbols, but it exercises higher-order thinking...