Native Americans
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The Life of Pocahontas
The History Channel explores the facts and life story of Pocahontas (spoiler: it is NOT the Disney movie!). -
"Ongoing Voyage"- Library of Congress
From the Library of Congress- further information on the first interactions between Native Americans and European explorers from 1492-1600.
Colonization
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Mayflower Voyage
Follow the link to learn more about the Mayflower, such as what daily life was like aboard ship!
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Pilgrim Life Video
Watch for a sense of daily life of the pilgrims and first settlers.
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Mayflower Video
Video we watched in class to connect with our sailing simulation!
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Colonial Times Facts
This page includes interesting facts about what life was like in the American colonies. -
Talk like a Pilgrim
Practice speaking like a pilgrim in colonial America! -
Thanksgiving Interactive
Become a history detective and investigate what really happened at the first Thanksgiving! -
Causes of the Revolution- BrainPop
We have been learning the causes and motivations behind the American Revolution. Watch the video to learn more! Feel free to explore more educational videos related to this topic under BrainPop- Social Studies- U.S. History. -
Colony Identification
Quiz yourself! Use the map of the Thirteen Colonies to interactively identify each colony!
Revolution
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WebQuest
Please only use when assigned. This is the WebQuest project we will be completing in class! -
History.com
This website includes a wealth of information on anything and everything about the American Revolution! Features include videos, pictures, leaders and events, our founding fathers, and digging deeper. -
The Road to Revolution Game
The content of this PBS website shares a wealth of information about the American Revolution including a detailed timeline, important events, and perspectives. Play this "Road to Revolution" trivia game to test your knowledge! -
National Park Service American Revolution Website
This interactive guide features places related to the Revolutionary War. Tour the places that make this history come alive! -
American Revolution Topics
From the History Channel's website: browse American Revolution under topics for a list of relevant people, events, battles, etc. including videos and other resources. (Hint: this could help you with your informational writing, too!) -
Primary Sources
Primary source documents from the Smithsonian.
U.S. Government and the Constitution
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Scholastic Civics Website
This website includes many facets of government to explore, such as the three branches of government and the right to vote, among other topics.
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Government for Kids
Another great source including information about voting, the electoral college, the amendments, and the branches of government.
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The Constitution for Kids
This site includes information about topics covered in the Constitution, such as amendments, religion, and citizenship.
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BrainPop: U.S. Constitution
Watch the following BrainPop video to learn about the founding fathers' plan for government and the seven principles the Constitution is based on!
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Library of Congress
This reliable source includes articles about politics and law, the Constitution, and branches of government.
