American History
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Colonial Hall: Biographies of America’s Founders
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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CNN.com: Vast Majority in U.S. Support "Under God"
"CNN reports on a Newsweek poll that shows ninety percent of Americans believe the phrase "under God" should remain in the Pledge of Allegiance, and that it is acceptable for the government to promote religious expression, as long as no specific religion is mentioned. Don’t leave without visiting the links in the sidebar below the text of the Pledge. Those listed under CNN NewsPass Video require a paid subscription, but the rest are free. Best clicks are History of the Pledge, and a printable PDF download of the Newdow v. U.S. Congress court decision."
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Civil War for Kids
"Last year, the students in Mrs. Huber’s class at Pocantico Hills School in Sleepy Hollow, New York studied the Civil War, and then created a fabulous Web site summarizing everything they learned. The best clicks for elementary-age students are the illustrated Timeline, The Emancipation Proclamation, Uniforms, and the Biographies of Civil War Leaders."
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Canku Ota (Many Paths)
Reviewed May 20, 2001 by Paul, a reader from St. Paul, MN, USA who is affiliated with the site. "Canku Ota" (Many Paths) is an e-zine for and about Native America ... the native people of North America ... Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, and First Nations People. It is a celebration of the traditions and cultures of these wonderfully diverse people. Each biweekly issue contains news articles, about events and issues, contributed by premier writers and artists. We also share stories, recipes, nature articles, opportunities, school news, projects, and anything else of interest to our readers, young and old. We focus on positive, yet factual information. Our extensive resource pages offer links to some of the best, legitimate Native Web sites.
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Camp Life: Civil War Collections from Gettysburg
"Step back in time, and try to imagine yourself a soldier in the Civil War. Where do you sleep? How do you pass the time? What personal items did you bring from home? Camp Life reveals the daily life of both Union and Confederate soldiers with an online exhibition of common everyday items. Learn what a ""housewife"" is, and why infantrymen were only issued half a tent. By focusing on these simple, useful items, the Gettysburg National Military Park gives us unique insight into the life of a Civil War soldier."
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California Gold Rush
""They came for gold, but the big find was the Golden State." 100,000 people came to California to seek their fortune, starting "one of the most celebrated mass migrations in U.S. history." The San Jose Mercury staff marks the sesquicentennial with a multimedia feature that includes examination of some the thornier gold rush issues such as the bigotry faced by the Chinese immigrants, the devastation of native Americans by disease, and the environmental impact of the rush. My favorite clicks are the Illustrated History and the step-by-step How to Pan for Gold video."
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Brief Bio Washington
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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Brain Game: Lewis & Clark Expedition
Reviewed June 5, 2000 by Joyce T., a parent from Costa Mesa, Ca who is not affiliated with the site. Learn about the navigation methods used by Lewis & Clark in their famous expedition.
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BrainPOP: U.S. Presidential Elections
"Faithful readers know how much I love the BrainPOP animated movies. This one on Presidential Elections is no exception. After viewing the movie that briefly explains the election process, you’ll see a link to More About the Electoral College. The Electoral College slide show gives a bit more detail and ends with an interactive Electoral College map that shows how many electoral votes each state has. Use your mouse to zoom around the map, region by region."
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Black History: Exploring African-American Issues
"This collection of educational Web activities showcases five different ways the World Wide Web can be integrated into classroom learning. From a simple hot list of Black History links, to an educational videoconference, these activities are of varying complexity. My favorites are the Subject Sampler (find a topic that touches you emotionally), Interactive Treasure Hunt (What was it that made Nat Turner lead his famous revolt?) and Tuskegee Tragedy WebQuest (How does this tragedy compare to other historic tragedies?)"
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