http://historyexplorer.si.edu/rss?key=resourcesSmithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To Book "Shh! We're Writing the Constitution"http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=2478http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=2478<p dir="ltr" align="left">This website, from the U.S. Government Printing Office, offers students explanations of America's founding documents, descriptions of the functions of each branch of American government, an outline of the American lawmaking process, and interactive games relating to American government and politics. Educators are given the choice to select from four different grade ranges, ensuring that students receive readings and activities that are targeted to their abilities.</p>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:45:15 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=2590http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=2590<p dir="ltr" align="left">This teacher<em> </em>resource&nbsp;challenges students to think about the Jefferson desk and the Declaration of Independence as objects that are valuable sources of historical information. It includes a preliminary activity intended to introduce students to doing history with objects and lesson plans focusing on the Jefferson&nbsp;Desk and the Declaration of Independence.&nbsp; Also included are annotated links to other online resources that are related to the Revolution, Thomas Jefferson, and the Declaration of Independence.</p> <p dir="ltr" align="left">This resource is<span>&nbsp;from&nbsp;</span><em>The Object of History,&nbsp;</em><span>a cooperative project between the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and George Mason University's Center for History and New Media.</span></p>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:29:44 GMT