Curated OER
Causes of World War One
In this causes of World War I study guide activity, students discover details regarding this time period in world history. Students read 5 sections of information and examine photographs. Students also respond to 12 short answer...
Curated OER
Vietnam War Gallery Worksheet
In this World History worksheet, 10th graders examine various photos during a gallery walk. Students write answers to the questions.
Curated OER
Exploring Levers
Students examine the parts of a lever system and their functions. In this simple machines lesson students study the different classes of levers and what they are used for.
Curated OER
Investigation 3 - Weighty MistakesStudents
Third graders investigate levers and the concept of work.
Curated OER
Movement of Fronts
Students use a demonstration in order to learn abou the movement of weather fronts.
Curated OER
Our Solar System-- Fact File
In this space science activity, students read facts about the solar system. Students look at the diagram showing the position of the planets. Pluto is included as a planet here.
US National Archives
Our Documents: Desegregation of the Armed Forces(1948)
Read a brief overview of the history behind this executive order that integrated the segregated military and then read a copy of the complete original text.
Library of Congress
Loc: See and Hear Veterans' Stories
This site is the home of the Library of Congress Veterans' Project. Collected here are stories in multiple formats about specific topics dealing with a soldier's life in WWII, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam War. Pictures and other...
Other
National Military Family Association
Website is the "Voice for Military Families" and provides help with topics such as "Deployment and You," "Education," "Family Life," and other emotional issues that military families must face.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: The Waves of World War Ii
Discover more about the women of the Naval Reserve during World War II.
ThoughtCo
Military History
Articles and resources featuring military history. Find details about the wars the U.S. military has engaged in and information about seiges, forts, battles, and generals from military expert Kennedy Hickman.
Sesame Street
Sesame Workshop: Talk, Listen, Connect, Military Families
Excellent videos, information and activities about emotional issues that military families go through such as deployment, homecomings, and dealing with changes.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Tuskegee Airmen
Detailed facts and information about the Tuskegee Airmen and the Red Tails, the first unit of African American military aviators in the US armed forces.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Archive: Inf Treaty of 1987
Copy of the INF Treaty made by the US and the USSR in December of 1987.
PBS
Pbs: Betancourt and Americans Rescued From Columbian Rebels
PBS offers a compilation of facts detailing the rescue by army commandos of fifteen hostages held in Colombia, some for five years or more.
