American History
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Native Americans
"Some researchers believe that the first people to arrive in the Americas came from Asia 15,000 years ago. Others say that people arrived here as early as 35,000 years ago. Now called Indians or Native Americans, these people formed many different nations and spoke hundreds of different languages. To capture the history and culture of so many in just five sites is impossible, so today’s selections are simply a potpourri of interesting Native American topics."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Gold Rush
"A pea-sized gold nugget was unearthed at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, California 152 years ago on January 24, 1848. Although the news did spread, Sam Brannan, a San Francisco newspaperman, is credited with starting the actual rush on May 12 when he walked the streets of San Francisco holding up a quinine bottle filled with gold nuggets and shouting, "Gold, gold, gold, from the American River." Within three days, a third of the city’s 600 men were on their way to Sutter’s Mill. By mid-June, Brannan’s newspaper had to suspend publication because his entire staff had run off to gold country."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: John F. Kennedy
"John Fitzgerald Kennedy, our thirty-fifth president, was in office only two years and ten months before he was shot to death on November 22, 1963. He is remembered as a charismatic, optimistic leader who believed we could solve problems if we put our country’s interests before our own and worked together."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: American Independence
"The Fourth of July barbecues, picnics and fireworks often overshadow thehistorical importance of the day. In search of the meaning of independence,here are some Web explorations to enjoy."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Abraham Lincoln
"Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States, led our nation through its greatest crisis, the Civil War. He helped end slavery and helped reunite our country. Before starting today’s cyber tour of all things Lincoln, here’s a bit of fun — a Lincoln portrait made entirely from jelly beans!"
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Thomas Jefferson
"Born 255 years ago on April 13, 1743, Thomas Jefferson is best remembered as the author of the Declaration of Independence. But Jefferson’s interests and talents covered an amazing range. He was also a two-term president, diplomat, architect, violinist, inventor and a founder of the Democratic Party."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Independence Day
"Happy Birthday America! Today’s holiday assortment includes a look at our early American history, with a special focus on the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution, along with a Fourth of July craft and activity page especially for the little ones."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: The American Flag
"Each year on June 14th, our country celebrates the history and symbolism of our flag on National Flag Day. With Independence Day just around the corner, it seems that all the picnics, parades, flags and fireworks just sort of blend into one big American summertime celebration. To add to your festivities, here are my site recommendations."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Ellis Island
"Today’s online field trip takes us to Ellis Island, which served as the portal to almost all American immigrants arriving between 1892 and 1954. Although some were turned away, 98 percent of those examined at Ellis Island were allowed into the country. In 1938, my mother, along with her mother and father, were among the new arrivals."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Electoral College
"The United States Electoral College, although not often in the limelight, certainly has had its share of headlines during this post-election season. Now the country is abuzz with talk about the entire system. What exactly is the Electoral College? Why did the founding fathers institute such an indirect method of election? Should we change to a direct popular vote? Explore the issues and the news at these five sites."
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