Smithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "United States, Jefferson Indian Peace Medal, 1801"

Lewis and Clark Mapping the West

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:54:08 GMT

Cartography and the making of maps is the focus of this online exhibiiton. This site features online access to Lewis and Clark maps and other primary sources, and provides related activities and lesson plans. Students will learn the art of map making by examining the methods Lewis and Clark used to make maps during their famous journey of discovery. Exploration maps from both before and after their voyage show how their efforts fundamentally changed knowledge of the geography of the West. Learning activities imbedded within the exhibition as well as fully developed lesson plans are also included.

Lewis and Clark: The National Bicentennial Exhibition

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:53:36 GMT

This website, produced by the Missouri Historical Society, was produced to coincide with a traveling exhibition celebrating the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark exhibition. Students can explore the entire journey of Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery through the use of an interactive map, thematic units and an image gallery. Primary source documents, objects, oral histories and historical quotes tell the story of this pivotal episode in America's history from the perspectives of those involved in the expedition as well as the people they encountered. Resources for teachers include classroom activities written for upper elementary, middle and high school students.

Inland Waterways 1820-1940

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:17:42 GMT

Students will learn how commerce on the Great Lakes, canals and rivers played an important role in the development of the country in this section of On the Water: Stories from Maritime America, an online exhibition. The country's vast system of rivers and lakes has helped people settle the land and create communities. Students will also explore the realities of life and work on the inland waterways of the United States, and the professions and technologies that developed to safely navigate the perils of these vital waterways.

West Point in the Making of America Homepage

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:29:15 GMT

This website looks at the lives of selected West Point graduates who attended the Academy between 1802 and 1918. Students will also learn about the U.S. Army's major functions in 19th and early 20th century America: building the nation's infrastructure of roads, bridges, canals, and railroads; exploring its territories from the Mississippi to the Pacific; and fighting its wars-the role of the West Pointers in engineering, exploration, and war.

The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden Homepage

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:43:08 GMT

This online exhibition examines the history of the American presidency. Through the use of objects from the museum's extensive collection, an interactive timeline and interactive activities, students will study the realities of the presidency, from its origins to the present, as well as the lives of the men who have held the office.