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American Red Cross: Masters of Disaster: Grades 3 5
This resource provides many science lessons with related activities for children in grades 3-5 regarding disaster preparedness. The resource covers tornadoes, fires, lightning, floods and general preparedness information.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Northern Homefront
The military-industrial complex thrived in the North during the Civil War, but read about how inflation affected the ordinary worker. See how the role of women expanded to fill in for men who were away fighting. Women also had an impact...
Library of Congress
Loc: The Stars and Stripes, 1918 1919: Women and the War Effort
Find out why women were recruited to join the American Expeditionary Forces in in France. Read sections from The Stars and Stripes extolling women and womanhood during World War I.
Read Works
Read Works: Not Scared, Prepared
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about different people and organization that help during an emergency. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Oregon Secretary of State
Oregon & World War One: On the Home Front the Red Cross at the Center
Communities across the country rallied to help the troops once the United States entered World War I. Although this site focuses on the activities of the Red Cross in Oregon, these activities were replicated throughout hundreds of towns.
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K 3 Learning Pages: Web Resources Thunderstorms
Check out this comprehensive list of web resources on thunderstorms and safety. Students and teachers will benefit from the links found on this site.
East of England Broadband Network
History's Heroes: Edith Cavell (1865 1915)
This website explores the lives of heroic ordinary people who made their mark on history. Features illustrated story and timeline on Edith Cavell, pioneer of modern nursing. Find out who she was, what she did, her achievements, and her...
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Aef: Rallying a Nation: American Red Cross Advertising During World War I
The American Red Cross launched a multi-faceted advertising campaign in World War I to raise the funds necessary to deliver its services. See the different modes of advertising and read about the Red Cross' success.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Beginnings of the American Red Cross
This primary set uses photographs, letters, posters, and publications to explore the beginnings of the American Red Cross under the initial leadership of Clara Barton. Includes teaching guide.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Women in Science: Medicine
Collection of digital resources gathered from public libraries, archives, and museums about women in medicine. Discover women's impact in the field of medicine, as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and researchers while exploring key...
Library of Congress
Loc: Chronicling America: Clara Barton
Collection of historic newspaper pages, from the 1880s forward, about Barton's founding of the American Red Cross and the humanitarian relief work she undertook to aid victims of flooding and famine in the United States and around the...
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Clara Barton
Examine the historical contributions of Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross and Pennsylvania native. One paragraph discusses her role in the Civil War.
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Clara Barton: Women in History
This resource provides a biographical sketch of Clara Barton (1821-1912) includes facts and links to web sites for further research.
National Women's Hall of Fame
Women of the Hall: Lillian Wald
Read about Lillian Wald, a nurse and social reform advocate who fought to abolish child labor and helped establish the Children's Bureau.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Clara Barton
Use this site to learn about the "Angel of the Battlefield," Clara Barton, who "helped find over 22,000 missing men" after the Civil War ended and founded the American Red Cross Association with some of her friends. Written by a student.
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About Famous People: Clara Barton: Her Life, and the American Red Cross
The life and times of Clara Barton, Civil War nurse and founder of the American Red Cross.