History Explorer Results (12)
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Reference Materials
Following independence, citizens of the new nation sought to forge their own identity and create a unique history. They established holidays such as the Fourth of July and later Thanksgiving Day and chronicled the story of America from the landing at Plymouth Rock through the Founding Fathers and
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Reviewed Websites, Lessons & Activities
This historical investigation is aligned with the C3 Framework and is from C3teachers.org.
Through the compelling question “Do we have to have rules?” this annotated inquiry inv
Resource Type(s):
Reviewed Websites, Primary Sources, Lessons & Activities
This historical investigation is aligned with the C3 Framework and is from C3teachers.org.
This inquiry leads students through an investigation of recent studies that try to quantify a country’s hap
Resource Type(s):
Reviewed Websites, Primary Sources, Lessons & Activities
This historical investigation is aligned with the C3 Framework and from C3teachers.org.
This second-grade inquiry leads students through an investigation of symbols and representation. By investigatin
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Interactives & Media
Companies often face complex ethical business dilemmas. Explore out six fictional scenarios to see how you would respond to a challenging business situation.
Resource Type(s):
Artifacts, Primary Sources
General Edward Braddock gave this pistol to George Washington. In 1777 Washington mislaid the gun. A letter was sent to Captain Charles Morley on July 2, 1777. It read: "Sir, His Excellency Gen. Washington desires you to look among his effects for a pistol which was mislaid or possibly lost. You
Resource Type(s):
Interactives & Media
Cartoons from World War II helped explain the war to children and encouraged families to do their part for the war cause.
This video is part of the Price of Freedom learning resources package for use with the Mobilizing Children WWII lesson plan. It was produced to accompany th
Resource Type(s):
Interactives & Media
This video, an overview of the Allied efforts in the North Atlantic and North Africa, was compiled from original video footage as part of the Price of Freedom learning resources package for use with the The Soldiers Experience lesson plan. It was produced to
Resource Type(s):
Primary Sources, Lessons & Activities
Kick-off a research project on gender roles on the World War II home front with two brief video clips and a selection of primary sources. Once students have analyzed the photographs and wartime advertisements, begin a research project on women during World War II. This lesson plan (which includes
Resource Type(s):
Primary Sources, Lessons & Activities
Take a close look at propaganda cartoons and other primary sources to analyze how young Americans were mobilized for the War. This lesson plan (which includes background information and full-color primary sources) was produced to accompany the exhibition The Price of Freedom: Americans at War
Reading Level:
Late Elementary School
Young Molly experiences the effects of World War II as her family grows a victory garden, and both parents join the war effort. (Part of the American Girl Collection)
Reading Level:
Late Elementary School
Molly McIntire is a young girl growing up in America during World War II. When her class starts a contest to support the war effort, Molly learns important life lessons (Part of the American Girls Collection).
