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Note How Welfare Began in the United States
This issue of "Bill of Rights in Action" focuses on welfare. In 1996, Congress passed and the president signed into law a massive overhaul of our nation's welfare system. This article examines how welfare developed in this country. Discussion questions, additional readings, and an activity are also included.
Note Lesson plan for The Age of Imperialism
During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the United States pursued an aggressive policy of expansionism, extending its political and economic influence around the globe. That pivotal era in the history of our nation is the subject of this on-line history. This page offers related lesson plans and activities.
Note Portrait of President Theodore Roosevelt
This image is a portrait of President Theodore Roosevelt found on the "By Popular Demand: Portraits of Presidents and First Ladies" collection which is part of The American Memory Project.
Note North Dakota
Postcards from America follows a teacher and a photographer as they travel across the United States, and through the use of a digital camera, create and send "live" electronic postcards from the road directly to the E-mailboxes of thousands of schools using the E-cards to teach the 50 states and capitals. Beyond the "live-at-the scene" postcards, ...
Note Progressivism
This Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History learning module focuses on period in early 20th century America known as the Progressive era. It includes background information, documents, fact sheets, quizzes, maps, images, information on related books and films, links to web resources, and a recommended lesson plan.
Note Oil and National Security
This "Bill of Rights in Action" article looks at oil and U.S. energy policy, particularly the debate over drilling in the Artic National Wildlife Refuge. Discussion questions, additional readings, and an activity are included.
Note Votes For Women: Mobilizing Woman-Power
The Library of Congress' American Memory Project - Votes For Women: National American Woman Suffrage Association Collection 1848-1921: Mobilizing Woman-Power. This book by Elizabeth Cady Stanton's daughter emphasizes the importance of women's contributions to World War I. It helps demonstrate the link British and American suffragists were making ...
Note The Age of Imperialism - U.S. Intervention in Latin America: Teddy's Legacy
During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the United States pursued an aggressive policy of expansionism, extending its political and economic influence around the globe. That pivotal era in the history of our nation is the subject of this on-line history; this page focuses on U.S. intervention in Latin America.
Note The Age of Imperialism - The Spanish-American War: A Splendid Little War
During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the United States pursued an aggressive policy of expansionism, extending its political and economic influence around the globe. That pivotal era in the history of our nation is the subject of this on-line history; this page focuses on Theodore Roosevelt and the Spanish-American War.
Note Theodore Roosevelt: His Life and Times on Film
Theodore Roosevelt: His Life and Times on Film features 104 films of events in Roosevelt's life from the Spanish-American War in 1898 to his death in 1919. Roosevelt was the first U.S. president to have a large part of his career and life recorded on film. In addition to scenes of Roosevelt, these films include world figures, politicians, ...
Note North Dakota state report page
This ClassBrain State Report page includes information about North Dakota. ClassBrain State Report pages provide information covering history and statistics, symbols and emblems, maps, and books about each of the fifty states. Most of the sites are official state sites or non-profit groups such as museums or historical societies. In a few ...
Note Picture of President Roosevelt and John Muir
This image is a picture of Roosevelt and John Muir found on the "By Popular Demand: Portraits of Presidents and First Ladies" collection which is part of The American Memory Project. The picture depicts Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir on Glacier Point in Yosemite Valley, California.
Note America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty (Middle School Edition) Pt. 14: Character Education (TEKS version)
This secondary level resource developed by HISD provides teachers and students with a month-by-month character education unit focus correlating with the AHEF themes of Freedom, Unity, Progress, and Responsibility. Each unit lists relevant or correlating resources including books, articles, and websites. America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty ...
Note America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty (High School Edition) Pt. 12: Character Education (TEKS version)
This secondary level resource developed by HISD provides teachers and students with a month-by-month character education unit focus correlating with the AHEF themes of Freedom, Unity, Progress, and Responsibility. Each unit lists relevant or correlating resources including books, articles, and websites. America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty ...
Note America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty (Elementary Edition) Pt. 17: Character Education (TEKS version)
This elementary level resource developed by HISD provides teachers and students with a month-by-month character education unit focus correlating with the AHEF themes of Freedom, Unity, Progress, and Responsibility. Each unit lists relevant or correlating resources including books, articles, and websites. America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty ...
Note American Memory: The Learning Page - Last Days of a President: McKinley and the Pan-American Exposition, 1901
The 28 films in" Last Days of a President: Films of McKinley, 1901" include footage of the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York; of President William McKinley at his second inauguration, at the Exposition (where he was assassinated), and of McKinley's funeral. The films were produced by the Edison Manufacturing Company which was founded by ...
Note American Memory: The Learning Page - Theodore Roosevelt: His Life and Times on Film
"Theodore Roosevelt His Life and Times on Film" features 104 films of events in Roosevelt's life from the Spanish-American War in 1898 to his death in 1919. Roosevelt was the first U.S. president to have a large part of his career and life recorded on film. In addition to scenes of Roosevelt, these films include world figures, politicians, ...
Note Inside the White House
Its morning in Americatime to face the Oval Office. Its YOUR chance to be President of the United States. Start by decorating your new office and see what kind of impression your choices make on the American public. Lets see how you do in this National Geographic interactive feature.
Note Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site: Birthplace of the Modern Presidency
Examine the circumstances under which Theodore Roosevelt first became President of the United States and how his policies and actions modernized the presidency.
Note Inaugural Quiz
Test your knowledge about past Presidential inaugurations in this activity. This quiz has ten questions about presidential inagurations, answers with supporting information are available.
Note America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty (Elementary Edition) Pt. 8: The U. S. Presidents (TEKS version)
Students acquire perspective on the progress of the nation through history as they gain an overview of all of the U. S. presidents and their major achievements and qualities. The lesson includes a chronological portraiture of the presidents, fast facts about each president's major accomplishments and attributes, and crossword puzzle activities. ...
Note Study Stacks: Presidents of the United States of America
Study Stack: Presidents of the United States offers information on the presidents, including their political affiliations and the number of years they spent in office. StudyStack.com is an educational tool that helps students memorize tables of information on any subject. Like flashcards you can review information at your own pace. StudyStack ...
Note America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty (Elementary Edition) Pt. 8: The U. S. Presidents (Core Knowledge version)
Students acquire perspective on the progress of the nation through history as they gain an overview of all of the U. S. presidents and their major achievements and qualities. The lesson includes a chronological portraiture of the presidents, fast facts about each president's major accomplishments and attributes, and crossword puzzle activities. ...
Note I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Someone a Letter
Through the vast online resources available from EDSITEment, you and your students can read the correspondence of the famous, the infamous and the ordinary, some of whom lived through extraordinary times. Use these fascinating letters as a starting point for discussion of and practice in the conventions and purposes of letter writing. After ...
Note Political Cartoons Illustrating Progressivism and the Election of 1912: A NARA Teaching with Documents Lesson Plan
This lesson covers political cartoons from the Progressive Era illustrating Progressivism and the Election of 1912. It includes background information, teaching activities, political cartoons, and a cartoon analysis worksheet.
Note The Age of Imperialism - The Panama Canal: President Roosevelt
During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the United States pursued an aggressive policy of expansionism, extending its political and economic influence around the globe. That pivotal era in the history of our nation is the subject of this on-line history; this page focuses on the Panama Canal.