Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: The Origins of Slavery
Follow the history of the origins of slavery.
Other
West Chester University: The British in West Africa
The author examines the various areas in West Africa that were colonized by the British during the 19th century. He also examines British reasons for their imperialistic activities.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 5: Early Colonization of North America
This sample task contains a set of primary and authentic sources about the early colonization of North America.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 4: If You Lived at the Time of the Revolution
Fourth graders learn about the American Revolution and evaluate the decisions and choices colonists had to make leading up to and during their fight for freedom from England. Students explore the idea of taking sides and how, despite...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 7: Key Ideas Leading to Independence
Read and study the sources about key ideas leading to independence. Then use the three sources and your knowledge of social studies to answer the questions.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Early Settlements: Quiz (2)
This 10-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and includes a variety of questions covering early settlement of the New England colonies.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Early Settlements: Quiz (3)
This 10-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and includes a variety of questions covering early settlement of Colonial America.
Other
Principia Cybernetica Project: Insect Societies
A description of the evolution of the caste differentiation in insect colonies.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Revolutionary War
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews prominent events from the Revolutionary Era as well as famous individuals from the time.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Causes of the American Revolution
[Free Registration/Login Required] This interactive flipchart includes activities incorporating art to teach causes of the American Revolution. It is based on the Houghton Mifflin series.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Jamestown Review
[Free Registration/Login Required] This chart is a cumulative review of the Jamestown Colony. Learn about the reasons for colonization, reasons why colonists chose the site at Jamestown, and the first representative government in...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Jamestown, Plymouth Final
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides information on the Jamestown and Plymouth colonies.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: The Continental Congress
Kids learn about The Continental Congress meetings; major events in the American Revolutionary War.
Curated OER
Chesapeake Colonies
This site provides an extensive look into the people and events surrounding the founding of the original 13 colonies in America.
Curated OER
New England Colonies
This site provides an extensive look into the people and events surrounding the founding of the original 13 colonies in America.
Curated OER
Middle Colonies
This site provides an extensive look into the people and events surrounding the founding of the original 13 colonies in America.
Curated OER
Carolinas & Georgia
This site provides an extensive look into the people and events surrounding the founding of the original 13 colonies in America.