PBS
Pbs Newshour Extra: Mlk Memorial Opens on Anniversary of Historic March
A memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr. took its place in the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The date was chosen to commemorate the March on Washington and his "I Have a Dream" speech of August 28, 1963. Obstacles to the King Memorial...
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Telegraph
The telegraph was an electronic means for the rapid and reliable transmission of coded information over extended distances. In time it was also perfected to interpret and print the electronic symbols into readable text. By 1848 a...
EL Education
El Education: Healthy Snacks Recipe Book
This recipe book was created by 1st and 2nd graders at the Capital City Public Charter School in Washington, D.C., during as part of a Fitness and Nutrition Learning Expedition. Students created this kid-friendly cook book from their own...
EL Education
El Education: Trees for Everybody Meridian Hill Park Tree Field Guide
An online field guide entitled Trees are for Everybody by kindergarten students at the Capital City Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. The book contains student observations, photographs, and original illustrations which provide...
EL Education
El Education: An a to Z Book of Homelessness
This ABC book about the lives of homeless people was created by 3rd and 4th grade students in Washington, D.C. The class took part in a Learning Expedition about homelessness in part because students walked by homeless individuals on...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Daniel Carroll
Provides biographical details on the life of Carroll, with an emphasis on his role as a Catholic, and also his role in the picking of Washington D.C. as the capital. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Korean War Memorial
A description of the Korean War Veterans Memorial, which is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Marvin Gaye
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Marvin Gaye, an American soul singer-songwriter-producer who, to a large extent, ushered in the era of artist-controlled popular music of the 1970s. Gaye's father was a storefront...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Max Robinson
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Max Robinson, an American television journalist and the first African American man to anchor a nightly network newscast. Robinson was also the first African American to anchor a local news...
Other
The Dreaming
Public art is a fun way to bring a community together. "The Dreaming" offers a vision of a neighborhood in Washington D.C. that wanted weave its members together through a visual experience. You are invited to help be a part of this...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Washington Dc: Mary Ann Shadd Cary House
A home of writer and abolitionist Mary Ann Shadd Cary.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Washington Dc: Charles Evans Hughes House
Charles Evans Hughes was a leader in the progressive movement, and 1916 presidential candidate. He held office as Associate Justice and Chief Justice of the United States, as well as multiple executive positions under several Presidents....
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Washington Dc: Underwood (Oscar W.) House
A home of Oscar W. Underwood, United States Senator from Alabama.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Washington Dc: Memorial Continental Hall
An image of the Memorial Continental Hall.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Washington Dc: Mary Church Terrell House
A home of Mary Church Terrell, abolitionist and first African-American woman to serve on a school board.
Read Works
Read Works: In Memory of Dr. King
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for vocabulary learning. It contains questions and teacher guides and...