History
- African American History - Library of Congress - View collections and resources on the African American experience.
- African American History Month for Teachers - Browse ready-to-use lesson plans, student activities, collection guides and research aids.
- American Centuries - View from New England - Explore American history with this collection of historic artifacts and documents from New England.
- American Indian Heritage Teaching Resources - Find great lesson plans and activities here for American Indian Heritage Month in November.
- American Presidency Project - This project's site contains over 75,000 documents related to the study of the presidency.
- American Revolution - Find out what life was like during the Revolutionary war; includes podcasts, paintings, weapons and more.
- Architect's Virtual Capitol - Tour the Capitol building in Washington DC, including information on the construction of the U.S. Capitol building. (Flash required)
- Asian Art - Resources for Educators - Find classroom activities and online guides about Asian Art exhibits at the Freer Sackler museums.
- Asian Pacific American Heritage Teaching Resources - Find lesson plans and activities here for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May.
- Black History Teaching Resources - Find great lesson plans and activities here for Black History Month in February.
- Bureau of Indian Education - Teaching Resources - Teaching activities about American Indians; also the best teaching practices addressing American Indian learners.
- Cities and Towns - Library of Congress - Examine how some of American's cities and towns have changed throughout the years. There are many photos to explore!
- Colonial Williamsburg Parents and Teachers Page - Inspire students with our teacher resources or plan a school visit to help your students understand the beginnings of America.
- Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Gazette - E-newsletters that contain news from the teaching world, teaching strategies and tidbits from Colonial Williamsburg staff, primary sources and more.
- Colonial Williamsburg Teachers Page - Find different programs and resources about early American History here; also includes a teacher community and electronic field trips
- Culture and Folklife - Library of Congress - The stories, photos, and music of America's numerous ethnic groups; this contains the personal experiences of many groups settlling America.
- Department of State for Parents and Educators - Here are some resources to help you share the exciting world of foreign affairs and international diplomacy.
- Ease History - EASE (Experience Acceleration Supportive Environment) History is a rich learning environment that supports the learning of U.S. history; there are over 600 videos and photographs available. (Flash 7 required)
- Education (Teachers) Page - National Geographic - Find multimedia activities aligned with national standards, educational projects, and more.
- Egyptian Hieroglyphs - Ancient Egyptian writing uses more than 2,000 hieroglyphic characters; each hieroglyph represents a common object in ancient Egypt.
- Exhibitions - Library of Congress - View the collections and take virtual tours of the galleries of the Library of Congress.
- Flags of the World - The World Factbook - Shows each countries flags; you can also click on the country name for more facts.
- For Teachers - Library of Congress - Offers classroom materials and professional development to help teachers effectively use primary sources from the Library's vast digital collections.
- Government and Law - Collections of historical documents, photos, and even some recordings pertaining to our government and historical events.
- Hispanic Heritage Teaching Resources - Find great lesson plans and activities here for Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 - October 15.
- History - USA.gov - Explore historic documents and places, genealogy, and other resources.
- History Classroom - History.com - This site has history resources for you, including videos, photos and study guides.
- Immigration and American Expansion - Collection of documents, including many photos and personal stories from immigrants and early settlers.
- Latino Center - Smithsonian Institution - Learn about the role Latinos have played in history and learn about Latino culture.
- Lewis and Clark Journey Log - Learn about Lewis and Clark's adventures through the interactive journal.
- Literature - Library of Congress - Collection of literary documents including poetry, books, periodicals, and even an author's notebook.
- Native American Heritage Month - This site pays tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans.
- Native American History - Library of Congress - Search these collections of photos, documents, and even recordings of the Native American People.
- Peace Corps Volunteer Stories - Coverdell World Wise Schools - Find a volunteer's story that meets your classroom needs; search by keywords, subject, region, country, and grade level.
- People and Places - Smithsonian.com - Read these interesting articles and watch videos about different countries and culture.
- Performing Arts and Music - Library of Congress - Explore these collections of sheet music, books, dance manuals, and other historical items.
- Presidents - Federal Resources for Educational Excellence - Find lessons, primary documents, and artifacts for teaching about George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and other U.S. presidents.
- Presidents - Library of Congress - Explore these collections of personal papers, portraits, and recordings of some of America's presidents.
- Religion - Library of Congress - Explore these collections of historical papers, books, and photos.
- Research Information System - Smithsonian Institution - With over 1,700,000 records, SIRIS covers a wide variety of resources on topical subjects from history & culture, to science & technology.
- Smithsonian - For Educators - Includes lesson plans, a research library, and educational services; also search to find resources aligned to state standards.
- Smithsonian Collections Search Center - Hundreds of photographs from the Smithsonian Office of Imaging and Photographic Services which can be used by teachers and students.
- Sports and Recreation - Library of Congress - Explore these collections of books and photos from America's past, including baseball cards.
- Summer Workshop for Educators on Using Historical Documents in the Classroom - Participants will learn how to do research in historical records, create classroom material from records, and present documents in ways that sharpen students' skills and enthusiasm for social studies.
- Teaching With Historic Places - Properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places to enhance learning - history, social studies, geography, civics, and other subjects.
- Technology and Industry - Library of Congress - Explore these collections of papers, sound, and film about historical technological and industial events in America.
- The Commons: The Library of Congress Photo Collection on Flickr - Photograph collections on Flickr for both educational use and to have the public add tags and comments to make the viewing experience richer for others.
- Today In History - Information about what happened today in U.S. History.
- Today?s Document App - This app is an interactive gallery that allows you to explore the holdings of the U.S. National Archives.
- Transportation History - Americans have always been a people on the move - on rails, roads, and waterways; view the collections including road, rail, and maritime objects.
- Types of Government - Scholastic.com - Provides an overview of the types of government, the ways authority can be distributed, the divisions of government, and the functions of government.
- Using Primary Sources - Primary sources are the raw materials of history - original documents and objects which were created at the time. Examining primary sources gives students a powerful sense of history.
- Veterans History Project - Collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans.
- Visiting the Smithsonian with Kids - Great tips for visiting the Smithsonian museums and the zoo in Washington, D.C.
- White House History - For more than 200 years, the White House is recognized as the symbol of the President and of the President's administration.
- Women's History - Library of Congress - Explore these collections of scrapbooks, photos, and books of famous women in American History.
- Women's History Month - This site pays tribute to the generations of women whose commitment to nature and the planet have proved invaluable to society.
- Women's History Teaching Resources - Find great lesson plans and activities here for Women's History Month in March.