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Oyez, Oyez - Northwestern University

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A multimedia Supreme Court database developed at Northwestern University with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Includes case summaries indexed by name, date and...more
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A multimedia Supreme Court database developed at Northwestern University with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Includes case summaries indexed by name, date and subject, audio files of oral arguments, and biographies of Supreme Court justices. Audio files require RealAudio player.

tag(s): supreme court (27)

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Use this site as a point of reference for finding information on significant cases, justices, and the processes that go into a Supreme Court case. US government teachers can use this site in their classroom during a unit/lesson on the judicial branch or during a classroom debate of specific legislation.

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Famous Trials - Doug Linder, Professor of Law University of Missouri

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This is a collection of famous trials - ancient and modern and was developed at the University of Missouri at Kansas City. While intended for college students, it presents a ...more
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This is a collection of famous trials - ancient and modern and was developed at the University of Missouri at Kansas City. While intended for college students, it presents a wealth of information on dozens of different high-profile 20th and 21st century court cases, including the mob trials and up to the Trayvon Shooting trial of 2013. The site also includes references to other resources under Trial Heroes dealing with American courts in the 20th century.

tag(s): courts (19)

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Bookmark this site as a research source on the history of important court cases. Enhance learning by having students compare and contrast an ancient trial with a modern trial or two using the 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams, reviewed here.

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Tour the U.S. Capitol - US Government

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This site from the Architect of the U.S. Capitol offers historical information as well as a collection of photos showing key features. There is also an "interactive tour," but the ...more
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This site from the Architect of the U.S. Capitol offers historical information as well as a collection of photos showing key features. There is also an "interactive tour," but the site navigation is complex enough that you should probably do some serious previewing before turning students loose on this one.

tag(s): architecture (64)

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If teaching about initial plans for the construction of DC and how those developed, use the images from this site to compliment a class discussion or lecture. Within the teacher and students page, there are numerous images that detail L'enfant's original ideas for DC. Teachers can incorporate these in graphic organizers or even a slide-show over the interactive whiteboard.

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The Capitol - An Interactive Tour - University of Virginia

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This site from the University of Virginia offers lots of images of artwork and statues in the U.S. Capitol, as well as additional references. It's an interesting collection of images...more
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This site from the University of Virginia offers lots of images of artwork and statues in the U.S. Capitol, as well as additional references. It's an interesting collection of images for those interested in a glimpse of what's inside.

tag(s): architecture (64)

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Use any of the separate sections on this website as learning center or stations during lesson(s) on the architecture and symbolism of our capitol's historic buildings. Have students explore the site individually or cooperative learning groups as an introductory activity. Because there is a lot of material on the site, create follow-alongs to guide students and highlight what is most important on the site. For help making easy graphic organizers use Graphic Organizer Maker, reviewed here.

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Roll Call - Congressional Quarterly

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The on-line edition of CQ offers up-to-the-minute "inside the beltway" reporting on Congressional activities, pending legislation, and related news. ...more
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The on-line edition of CQ offers up-to-the-minute "inside the beltway" reporting on Congressional activities, pending legislation, and related news.

tag(s): congress (39), senate (10)

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Introduce this resource to your students for current events in the U.S. government. Challenge students to find an article or two from a news source in another country on the same topic using Google Newspaper Archives, reviewed here. Next, enhance learning by having them compare and contrast the bias and point of view from other cities and countries using a tool like the 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams, reviewed here.

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Congressional Directory

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Use this site to search for information from 1774 through the present for any congressman or woman. ...more
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Use this site to search for information from 1774 through the present for any congressman or woman.

tag(s): biographies (93), congress (39)

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Use this site as a starting point for students working on biographies or research projects about specific congressmen. Although the biographies are short, they provide other resources that could easily be followed up!

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Civics Online

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This site is full of information about civics education and voting rights; The Civics Education links has topic s like Public Education Debate topics and more. ...more
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This site is full of information about civics education and voting rights; The Civics Education links has topic s like Public Education Debate topics and more.

tag(s): elections (80)

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Be sure to save this site as a favorite to allow for easy retrieval later on.

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The American Presidents

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FInd biographical informtion about every past American President. ...more
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FInd biographical informtion about every past American President.

tag(s): biographies (93), presidents (120)

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Use this site as a point of reference for information about our Presidents. Students could use this site as a spring board for research projects, or historical heads. For historical heads, have students draw inside of a blank outline of a human face graphic representations of the president chosen for their project. Students should be able to describe and explain all representations, but it's a great way for them to organize their ideas and provide more memorable symbols for facts that they need to know.

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Mosaic America on Film: Fact Versus Fiction - Yale University

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Add multicultural perspectives to your US history curriculum. ...more
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Add multicultural perspectives to your US history curriculum.

tag(s): cross cultural understanding (156), cultures (132)

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Use this lesson plan to add multicultural perspectives to various lessons throughout your US history curriculum. Although intended to be taught separately, these lessons could easily be modified to fit within your pre-determined units, making the content more accurate. Make sure to add this one as a favorite to allow for easy retrieval later on!

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Life, Liberty and The Pursuit of Happiness - Yale University

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Find complete lesson plans with goals and objectives and videos for the American Revolution. ...more
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Find complete lesson plans with goals and objectives and videos for the American Revolution.

tag(s): american revolution (80)

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If in need for some new material during a lesson on the American Revolution, take advantage of this one provided by Yale University. Just make sure to save it as a favorite on your classroom computer, to allow for easy retrieval later on.

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The Eye Behind the Camera: the Voice Behind the Story - Yale University

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Racism and civil rights ...more
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Racism and civil rights

tag(s): civil rights (193), racism (76)

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Take advantage of this free lesson plan during a unit on racism and civil rights! Make sure to save this one as a favorite on your classroom computer to allow for easier retrieval later on.

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The Myth of the Melting Pot - Washington Post

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A site which takes a new twist on immigration, suggesting that cultures meld into the American tapestry differently than they once did. Pictures, readings, and suggestions for further...more
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A site which takes a new twist on immigration, suggesting that cultures meld into the American tapestry differently than they once did. Pictures, readings, and suggestions for further discussion.

tag(s): cultures (132), immigration (64), migration (44)

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Teachers looking for another perspective to add to a class discussion on assimilation or immigration should add this article to their curriculum. Have students read the article as homework or as an in-class activity, via individual classroom computers. Students should read quietly and then respond or reflect in some manner. Teachers can do this via classroom discussion, or can have students work on this via blogpost on your class wiki. Not comfortable with wikis? Have no wiki worries - check out the TeachersFirst's Wiki Walk-Through.

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Ellis Island - Original Images

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This site from the California Museum of Photography uses original stereo photos of Ellis Island to give students a first-hand look at the largest entry point to America. Though the...more
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This site from the California Museum of Photography uses original stereo photos of Ellis Island to give students a first-hand look at the largest entry point to America. Though the quality of the images is uneven, some of the faces make wonderful starting points for a discussion of, "What's going on here..." or "How would you feel if..." If you're creative, this is nice raw material.

tag(s): immigration (64), migration (44)

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Use the images on this site to create a "picture walk" in your classroom, introducing the topic of immigration in the 19th and 20th century. Select 10-15 of the more powerful and diverse images, hanging them up in different locations around your classroom. Have students rotate around the classroom every 30-45 seconds, jotting down what they observe and infer about each image until the entire class has completed the circuit. After the class is back in their seats, have a class discussion based on what they observed and what this says about the immigration experience. A great way to get students thinking about the content in a way that's more personal and lecture-less!

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Immigration Simulation - Ellis Island

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On its surface, this site appears to be simply a "virtual tour" of Ellis Island. However, the Teacher's section contains a good deal of information on how to create an ...more
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On its surface, this site appears to be simply a "virtual tour" of Ellis Island. However, the Teacher's section contains a good deal of information on how to create an on-site, interdisciplinary immigration experience for students. There are tips on content, involving parents, and other aspects of the project. Well worth a look if you're studying this time period.

tag(s): ellis island (6), immigration (64), migration (44)

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Take advantage of the free lesson plans and classroom activities hosted on this site! Make sure to save this one as a favorite to allow for easier retrieval later on.

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Immigrant Wall of Honor

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Information on immigration, Ellis Island, ethnic migrations. ...more
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Information on immigration, Ellis Island, ethnic migrations.

tag(s): ellis island (6), immigration (64), migration (44), new york (22)

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Use the "search names" option to allow students to search for their ancestors who came through Ellis Island, or even to see if they can find anyone with a like-name. The activity could be a great writing prompt, with students writing a diary entry of the person they found, detailing what it must have been like the pass through Ellis Island. There would have to be additional resources available about Ellis Island, but it could make for a great activity!

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The Ellis Island Museum

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This site is maintained by the Ellis Island Museum, and it spends most of its space describing museum programs and publications. Still, there are bits of history scattered throughout,...more
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This site is maintained by the Ellis Island Museum, and it spends most of its space describing museum programs and publications. Still, there are bits of history scattered throughout, but web surfers will need several additional sources to create an adequate picture of the importance of this little island in the history of American immigration.

tag(s): ellis island (6), immigration (64), migration (44), new york (22)

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One of the more interesting details of this site is the timeline of Ellis Island that is showcased in the section entitled "Ellis Island." The background information is interesting and provides reason for Ellis Island's symbolic value. Introduce this site on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Then have students explore this site independently or in small groups. To show what they have learned from this site, challenge students to create an online infographic to share using Visme, reviewed here. Have students pick a detail from the timeline such as most interesting, most important or most symbolic.

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Within These Walls - Smithsonian Institution

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The Smithsonian Museum of American History created this site to document the history of life in a 250+ year old Massachusetts house. Owned by six families through the centuries, the...more
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The Smithsonian Museum of American History created this site to document the history of life in a 250+ year old Massachusetts house. Owned by six families through the centuries, the site shows how life in the house, and the people who lived there, have changed over the years. This site could be a great starting point for a "What's different? What's the same?" discussion about history.

tag(s): family (53), massachusetts (8)

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The "Go Back in time" activity would be a quick and interesting way for students to review primary evidences and determine what time period they would be from. This can be done as a class on the interactive whiteboard. Complete the activity, and afterwards let it lead into a class discussion of what sources are and how historians determine validity. This would be a great way to review the information before a big research project or paper, when students will be collecting their own sources.

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Religion and the Founding of the American Republic

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This site from the Library of Congress traces the role of religion in the founding of both individual colonies and the American federal government using primary sources and documents....more
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This site from the Library of Congress traces the role of religion in the founding of both individual colonies and the American federal government using primary sources and documents. It would be useful for introducing students to primary research, or for any exploration of the different purposes for which Europeans came to America.

tag(s): colonial america (95), primary sources (113), religions (75)

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Use the images on this site to create a "picture walk" in your classroom, introducing the topic of religion in US politics and government. Select 10-15 of the more powerful and diverse images, hanging them up in different locations around your classroom. Have students rotate around the classroom every 30-45 seconds, jotting down what they observe and infer about each image until the entire class has completed the circuit. After the class is back in their seats, have a class discussion based on what they observed and what this says about the people's desire for an establishment clause. A great way to get students thinking about the content in a way that's more personal and lecture-less!

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Picturing the Century - National Archives

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The National Archives does it again... This on-line exhibit offers more than 100 images of Americans during the past century. While each is part of a major theme in its ...more
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The National Archives does it again... This on-line exhibit offers more than 100 images of Americans during the past century. While each is part of a major theme in its own right, these images are a perfect way to get students thinking about what people were doing and thinking at the time.

tag(s): images (270)

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History and social studies teachers should see this one.

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Divining America - Lilly Endowment

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This project, funded by the Lilly Endowment, presents an overview of the role of religion in defining the American character from 17th to the 20th century. Created especially for use...more
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This project, funded by the Lilly Endowment, presents an overview of the role of religion in defining the American character from 17th to the 20th century. Created especially for use in schools, the site examines the relationships between religious, political, and social movements in American history.

tag(s): politics (113)

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This is an excellent site for examining religion throughout American history! A great use for this site would be to review for a unit soon to close on religion. Introduce the site on the interactive whiteboard or projector, and allow cooperative learning groups to pick the topic that most interests them. Insuring that each group has a different topic, allow them to explore the remainder of the site on classroom computers. Have groups show what they learned using a tool such as an online poster creator, like Padlet (reviewed here). Allow students to present their posters on the interactive whiteboard or projector, thereby helping their peers review the subject matter!

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