This site written by teachers provides lesson ideas and links to a number of topics related to the Oregon Trail.

This personal site provides a wealth of ideas regarding the Civil War Era. Look for instructional activity ideas about the events leading up to the war, the Civil War, the Underground Railroad, and the Reconstruction Era.

This personal site provides information and lesson plans about U.S. patriotic symbols. Additional information is organized by states.

This site provides lesson plans and unit ideas for teaching about the American Revolution. Look for suggestions about specific people or the Revolutionary War in general.