American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Line of June 4, 1967
Discusses the history of the demarcation lines between Israel and Syria--lines which in part caused the June War.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan
The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.
Other
America's Best History: u.s. Timeline the 1900s
An illustrated timeline of events of the United States, which depicts a time of industrial purpose.
Library of Congress
Loc: Primary Documents in American History: Treaty of Ghent
This web page from the U.S. Library of Congress includes a brief bibliographic record and a link to a digital copy of the original. The Treaty of Ghent was negotiated in Belgium and it ended hostilities between the United States and...
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo: Eastern Box Turtle
A captivating look at the Eastern Box Turtle. Information includes what it looks like, where it lives, what it eats, how often it reproduces, and more.
Other
The Crystal Cathedral
A mix of commercial and historical facts regarding the cathedral. Includes interior and exterior images.
Arcademics
Arcademics: Penguin Hop
Penguin Hop is a multiplayer geography game that allows students from anywhere in the world to race against each other while matching states and capitals!
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Northern Marianna Islands (United States)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Northern Marianna Islands (United States), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Navassa Island (United States)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Navassa Island (United States), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Executive Orders Work?
The framers of the American Constitution made the executive power available to the executive branch. But what exactly is this tool, how does it work, and what's the extent of its power? Christina Greer explains.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How a Case Gets to the Us Supreme Court
Find out how a case can make its way to the Supreme Court and how the court prioritizes case selections.
Library of Congress
Loc: Progressive Era to New Era, 1900 1929
This website defines and explores the Progressive Era and various aspects of American society during that period of history. It contains fairly simple text and several images.
Other
Atom Central: The Cold War
Read how the dropping of the atomic bombs planted the seeds of hostility between the United States and the USSR.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Powers of the Federal Government
The division of powers between the federal and state levels of the United States government is described. Suggestions for research projects, resource links, and some activities are included.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Writing the Constitution
Read a short synopsis about the writing of the Constitution and then complete the crossword puzzle by clicking on the "show what you know" link.
The Cold War Museum
The Cold War Museum
Choose a decade of the Cold War to explore on the time line or take a look at the online exhibits. This site has great information about the Cold War.
Other
Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservatory
Site offers interior views and descriptions of the Falling Water house.
NBC
Nbc News: u.s. News
Find the latest U.S. news stories, photos, and videos. Read breaking headlines covering politics, economics, pop culture, and more.
Other
The Privateer Gold Pages: A History of u.s. Paper Money
Covers six different kinds of United States paper money used in the 20th and 21st centuries. Focus is placed on whether or not the notes were backed by gold.
Curated OER
New York City, Ny: Chrysler Building
Site offers four b/w images of the Chrysler Building with brief descriptions of the detailing.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: Period 9: 1980 Present: The End of the Cold War
Take a quick comprehension check over the end of the Cold War.