Tag: History
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Boys and Girls of Colonial Days {Free eBook}
Boys and Girls of Colonial Days introduces children to American history through captivating stories.
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Thanksgiving Primary Source Teacher Guide ~ Free
Free 7-page teacher guide for learning about Thanksgiving through primary source documents.
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Columbus Day: A Unit Study
Christopher Columbus, in 1492, sought a new sea route to Asia, erroneously thinking the globe was much smaller than perceived. Columbus Day was federally recognized in 1934. Unit resources.
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10 Elements of Engaging History Studies
10 elements of engaging history studies — even while using the standard history text!
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The History of the United States ~ Free eBook for Early Readers
The History of the United States: Told in One Syllable Words is a great history option for those new to reading ~ 32 lessons.
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The CIA: A Unit Study
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was officially created on September 18, 1947. Unit resources.
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Chicago World’s Fair: A Unit Study
Daniel Burnham, born on September 4, 1846, is most remembered for the Chicago World’s Fair.
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Wrong-Way Corrigan: A Compass Unit Study
Compass unit study. On July 17, 1938, Douglas Corrigan took off from New York to fly to California but ended up heading east toward Europe.
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Free History Studies: Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott was an American author best known for her lifelike portrayals. Unit resources.
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Free History Studies: Dorothea Lynde Dix
Dorthea Dix is best known for helping to establish reforms for treating the mentally ill. Unit resources.
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Virginia: A Unit Study
On June 12, 1766, the state of Virginia ratified a Declaration of Rights. Unit resources.
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Free History Studies: Horace Greeley
Horace Greeley was a newspaper editor best known for his words “Go West, young man.” Unit resources.
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Free History Studies: Kit Carson
Kit Carson was a frontiersman, explorer, and guide who became a key figure in the United States’ Westward Expansion. Unit resources.
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Free History Studies: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was an American poet whose love of children earned him the nickname “The Children’s Poet.” Unit resources.
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Free History Studies: Elisha Kane & the Arctic
Elisha Kane was an Arctic explorer best known for discovering the Humboldt Glacier. Unit resources.
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Harry S. Truman: A Unit Study
Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States, was born in Lamar, Missouri, on May 8, 1884. Unit resources.
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Free History Studies: Charles Goodyear
Charles Goodyear was instrumental in finding a way to make rubber keep its elasticity even in very hot or very cold weather. Unit resources.
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The Louisiana Purchase: A Unit Study
On April 30, 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was completed. Unit resources.