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The American Presidency A Glorious Burden |
Learn how the presidency was
created, join past presidents on the campaign trail, discover how
presidents have communicated with the people, and explore daily life
in the White House. You can see artifacts in the exhibit, try
hands-on activities, and teachers will find lesson materials for
grades 4 and up. This interesting, well-designed Web site is based
on a Smithsonian National Museum of American History exhibit. |
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The
American Presidency |
Grolier presents biographies of
presidents, first ladies and vice presidents, plus general
information about government and the presidency, historical election
results, and quizzes. There are areas for children in grades 3-8, 5
and up, 6 and up |
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Discovery School-Online History Encyclopedia |
Features descriptions of people,
places and events in world history. Note that some links within
articles lead to ads for the World Book Online fee-based product.
From DiscoverySchool.com and World Book Encyclopedia Online |
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Ancient Egypt Webquest |
Travel back in time to learn
about daily life, games, mummies, hieroglyphics, and more to solve a
mystery. You'll also find Egyptian fun facts and activities links. |
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Voyage of Exploration: Discoverying New Horizons |
Read about explorers, expeditions
around the world, ocean navigation, and why people wanted to explore
the world in the first place. Also includes lesson ideas for
teachers |
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WayBack |
This fun history site explores
summer vacations of the past, flight, the California Gold Rush, the
women's and civil rights movements, and technology in 1900. From the
PBS show American Experience |
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The
British Museum |
Explore a small sample of the
outstanding collection of artifacts housed at the British Museum. Be
sure to visit Compass, an online database of over 1500 objects, and
go on a few virtual tours inlcuding "Mummies and the Afterlife in
Ancient Egypt," and "Toys and Games Family Tour |
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Colonial Kids |
Colonial Kids is another great
ThinkQuest site created by students. It features information about
Colonial American homes, schools, clothing, chores, transportation,
crafts, and native people. You'll also find brief interviews, video
demonstrations, games and activities. |
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America's Story |
This Library of Congress site
makes learning American history fun. Jump Back in Time, read
interesting State facts, meet amazing Americans and learn what
Americans have done for recreation and entertainment. Throughout the
site you'll find original photos, footage, audio clips, as well as
quizzes, scavenger hunts and lesson plans for teachers |
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National Museum of American History |
There are many virtual exhibits
available at this Smithsonian museum site covering topics such as
photography, quilts, sweatshops, world cultures, and technology.
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