Great Websites to Visit

 

http://historicaltextarchive.com/sections.php?op=listarticles&secid=8

Very large collection of African American history links to a wide range of cultural and historical African American concerns.

 

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ammemhome.html

At this site you will find primary documents and historical materials available on the Web from the Library of Congress. Find out about Women’s Suffrage; do a virtual jigsaw puzzle; take guided tours through the site.

 

http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/BHM/AfroAm.html

This outstanding Black History site offers a full range of activities and was created to support students as they explore topic related to Black History and African American issues. Try the Black History treasure hunt.

 

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/index.htm

Scholastic' offers activities and resources for teachers to help students discover the contributions and rich cultures of Hispanics in the United States, with special activities for Hispanic Heritage Month.

 

 

http://www.exploredc.org

Produced by WETA (D.C.'s public broadcasting station), this searchable database offers information and visuals about our nation's capital.

 

http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/funddocs.htm

This site has been designed for foreign audiences as a source of basic info on U.S. government, politics, economy, trade, media, science and technology, arts, culture, geography and travel. This site contains easy access to overview of U.S. history, documents, speeches, symbols and holidays.

 

http://www.americaslibrary.gov

The Library of Congress puts the story back in history through images of primary source documents, prints, photographs, maps, recordings and other materials from the past. Along with the fascinating information about people, places and things of interest to kids of all ages, there are songs to listen to, a Krazy Kat cartoon to watch, a scavenger hunt and other fun things to do.

 

http://www.archives.gov/historical-docs/todays-doc

Information on recent and historical government documents. The “Document of the Day” is updated daily. Documents can be viewed close up and printed. Also includes a variety of online exhibits and access to archival databases. Includes a FAQ section and a visit to the National Archives where the viewer can click on a map and see photos of rooms in the National Archives.

 

 

 

http://www.nativeweb.org

This site hosts a series of links on nations, peoples, and geographic locations developed by a collective group. Their resource center is organized by subject, nations, and geography.

 

http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/

Find out about the histories of the White House itself and pets in the White House. Write an e-mail message to the President, and more!

 

http://www.ushda.org

On this site you have access to a number of famous historical documents and speeches from the history of the United States from before the 17th century to the 20th century.

 

http://www.usmint.com/kids/flashIndex.cfm

H.I.P. Pocket Change is a fun, dynamic, and educational Web site developed by the U.S. Mint. Students can learn about U.S. history, coins, and the U.S. Mint. Activities include games, timelines, and teacher lesson plans.

 

http://www.library.csi.cuny.edu/westweb/

An outstanding, topically organized Web site about the study of the American West. You will also have links to dozens of sites on the study of the West.