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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: American Indian Culture of the Plains

For Students 9th - 10th
The Plains Indians had a dynamic society that changed over time. See how the introduction of the horse changed their way of life. Read about their religion, societal structure, housing, and tools. Included are pictures, maps, critical...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

National Park Service: Californio to American: A Study in Cultural Change

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site has a instructional activity about the ranching industry, creation of California towns and the changes over time. Contains information, inquiry question, historical context, maps, readings, and images.
Handout
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Us Virgin Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference directory for finding information on the US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this island nation's culture,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Colonial Society and Culture the Consumer Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the development of the eighteenth century Atlantic economy allowing American colonists access to British goods leading to a consumer revolution and made printed materials available (novels, magazines, pamphlets).
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Pony Express: History and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A good article from the National Park Service which recounts the history of the brief existence of the Pony Express. Read about the route, what caused the demise of the Pony Express, and what part of the trail can still be seen.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Colonial Society and Culture the Great Awakening

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Great Awakening and how the Protestant Revivalism effected England and the American colonies during the eighteenth century.
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SMART Technologies

Smart: Native American Unit

For Teachers 4th - 6th
This lesson activity introduces to the students the diversity that exists among Native Americans. It provides a map of the tribes in the United States, the tribes in various sections of the US and information about the cultures of these...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Everglades National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to the official site of the Everglades National Park. It is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United Stat. Designated as a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Importance....
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Us History Map: Arctic, Northwest Coast and California Tribes

For Students 4th - 8th
A brief description of some of the main Native American tribes that lived in the Arctic, along the Northwest Coast, and in California.
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A&E Television

History.com: The States

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Native Americans

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
During this lesson, students will recognize that Native Americans were the first inhabitants of our country. They will locate on a map where different tribes lived and compare and contrast different tribes' basic needs and customs.
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Other

Macedonian Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
Macedonian Heritage offers an extensive look at the history, affairs, and culture of Macedonia. You can see timelines, documents, and look at maps of the area.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: American Samoa

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a country profile and travel guide to American Samoa, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism, population, news, government,...
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Other

Illinois State Museum: At Home in the Heartland Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibit about family life in Illinois from 1700 to the present lets visitors experience the kinds of changes that an environment can undergo over several hundred years. Uses historical narratives, images of objects, timelines, maps, and...
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: The Americas

For Students 11th - 12th
After reading this section, students will be able to locate on a map the major American civilizations before the arrival of the Spanish, discuss the cultural achievements of these civilizations and also the differences and similarities...
eBook
Other

Sisd: Henderson Junior High Pages: Native American Groups in Texas [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This chapter about Native American groups in Texas grabs the interest of students with colorful images and informative maps. Each section has exercises to help with understanding.
PPT
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Power Point: Medieval Europe: Franks, Feudalism, and Chivalry

For Students 9th - 10th
Tom Richey offers a 54 slide presentation with maps on Medieval Europe and informs us about the Franks, Feudalism and Chivalry in the Middle Ages.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Thailand

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers us a general overview of the south-east Asian country of Thailand. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Saudi Arabia

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Saudi Arabia from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Bahamas

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at the Bahamas from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Bahrain

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Bahrain from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Panama from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Madagascar

For Students 9th - 10th
This Library of Congress site for the African island nation of Madagascar provides links to information about the country's environment, society, economy, and history.
Interactive
University of Richmond

American Panorama: Foreign Born Population

For Students 9th - 10th
The culture and politics of the US have always been profoundly shaped by the material and emotional ties many of its residents have had to the places where they were born. This interactive map enables users to explore the connections...