PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: African American Soldiers in World War I
A collection that uses primary sources to explore the experiences of African American Soldiers in World War I.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: What the Star Spangled Banner Means
Thorough two-part lesson plan that explains the historical significance of the Star Spangled Banner and the American flag. Includes a link to a wonderful site about the history of the American flag. Requires the students to think about...
Library of Congress
Loc: On the Homefront
This site from the Library of Congress provides posters and information on the home front during World War II and World War I. What were the people at home doing to help the men and women in the armed forces? See posters on Volunteer...
US Department of Education
Helping Your Child Become a Responsible Citizen [Pdf]
Helping a child become responsible isn't always an easy process. This comprehensive site is directed towards parents (and can be easily adapted for educators) who would like to teach their children to become responsible citizens.
Tramline
My America Field Trip
Have fun learning about what it means to be "American." At this site discover all the privileges you have being an American citizen. There is also a complete list of teacher resource links.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Where Do You Feel Most American
A touching website from the National Public Radio devoted to stories of Americans who feel a national pride and an American identity.
Vocabulary.com
The Star Spangled Banner
This site contains a list of 15 words from "The Star-Spangled Banner", the national anthem written by Francis Scott Key. Teachers can digitally assign this list to their students to reinforce the spellings, pronunciations, and meanings...
PBS
Pbs: George Washington Crossing the Delaware River
This site gives a brief description of the famous historical painting by Emmaneul Gottlieb Leutze.
PBS
Pbs: They Drew Fire
Companion website to the PBS documentary on the military and civilian artists who captured WW II in art at their personal peril.
Everything ESL
Everything Esl: Salute to the Flag
Teach ELL students about American holidays and symbols. Many hands-on activities are included.
Everything ESL
Everything Esl: Teaching About America
Provides printouts, fact sheets, suggestions and more on teaching any student to know about songs and symbols of America.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: The Man Without a Country
Read Edward Everett Hale's famous short story here. Scroll down and choose "Previous," for criticism and interpretation of the story by Henry S. Canby.
New York Times
New York Times: Sept. 11: One Year Later
The New York Times Learning Network provides a variety of archived news articles, lesson plans, and resources concerning the issues and events that surfaced from the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Library of Congress
Loc: Richard Henry Lee
The Library of Congress provides a brief biography of Richard Henry Lee. Select "Return to Essay" to explore his role within the context of America's fight towards independence.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Fort Mc Henry
The National Park Service maintains the famous fort that is known for the creation of the Star Spangled Banner. Site provides a menu of items for related information.
Other
Learning for Justice: September 11th and After
This growing selection of teaching resources addresses the issues being raised following the September 11, 2001 attack. Content explores everything from the attack itself to related aftereffects, such as racial profiling and bias against...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: George Washington: Farwell Address
Although he surely could have remained in office longer, George Washington served only two terms in office. Read about his Farewell Address, one of the important speeches in American history. He gave advice concerning both national and...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Unit: Grade K: A Is for America
Students read informational and literary texts in order to gather information about people, events, symbols, and ideas that are representative of the United States of America. Students begin to develop an understanding of the United...
Live Wire Media
Good Character: The Six Pillars of Character: Citizenship
Learn about good citizenship with simple tips, discussion questions, and activity ideas. This website, meant to accompany a video on respect, is a good resource for young children who are learning about respect in school and at home.
Live Wire Media
Good Character: The Six Pillars of Character: Citizenship (Spanish)
Learn about good citizenship with simple tips, discussion questions, and activity ideas. This Spanish version web page, meant to accompany a video on respect, is a good resource for young children who are learning about respect in school...
Other
Musees De France: David Louis,
View the work "The Oath of Horatii" by Jacques Louis David. Learn about the features of the painting, as well as information regarding it's history and residence.
Other
Us flag.org: Francis Scott Key (1780 1843)
Who was Francis Scott Key? What did he write? You can find the answers to these two questions and much more by exploring this website.
Other
Patriotic Themes in Country Music
A fun way to explore the theme of patriotism in American country music is featured in this WebQuest. Students explore the American ideal of freedom through country music. Click Teacher Resources for complete lesson plans.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Africa
This poem by Maya Angelou taps into the black pride movement during the twentieth century. This site gives an excellent analysis of the poem and its important themes.