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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Buffalo Soldiers

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the role of the buffalo soldiers in the United States Army during the nineteenth century conflict along the frontier with the Indian tribes. They discuss the social change represented by African Americans serving...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Tuskegee Airmen

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners conduct research into the African American's role in the founding of the US Army AIr Corps while taking notes using a variety of resources. The lesson plan has important information to be used for facts and to guide further...
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Activity
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Continental Army and the Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of the events in and around the formation and support of The Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress.
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Primary
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Peace Becomes Cold War, 1945 1950

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of historical events that led to the Cold War from the perspective of the U.S. Army. Particular emphasis is placed on military leadership and policy.
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Handout
Other

Chapala.com: Warfare in Ancient Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
In depth look at the warfare practiced in Ancient Mexico. Excellent information about the weapons and the destiny of the warriors.
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Website
Other

Go Army

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of the US Army lists a variety of training opportunities including GED, the GI Bill, skill training, and money for college.
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Website
Other

United States Military Academy at West Point

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is the official home of the United States Military Academy at West Point. It gives information about the academy, including each of the different programs it offers. It also gives information about the admissions program,...
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Handout
Other

Csmm: The Military and the San Francisco Earthquake

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides comprehensive information on the role that the army and navy played in helping San Francisco during the earthquake. Links to many related pages.
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Website
Government of Canada

Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the activities of the department and the Canadian armed services. Use the site map, navigation tools, or search to get to your particular topic of interest, whether it be defense policy, resources...
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Website
Princeton Review

The Princeton Review: Career Articles and Advice

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this large career and academic list of career articles and advice. Great tool for researching career planning and employment topics. Site by Princeton Review.
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Website
Other

U.s. Army Women's Museum

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Dedicated to the women who have served the United States Army, this one-of-a-kind museum is filled with artifacts, history, and research resources.
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Graphic
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Price of Freedom: "I Want You" Poster

For Students 9th - 10th
View the iconic "I Want You" poster, versions of which were used to recruit forces for the U.S. armed services during both world wars. Also view the poster in context, with other posters and broadsides used to send Americans to war.
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Website
US National Archives

Nara: Military Resources World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
A compilation of resources on World War I from the National Archives and Records Administration, including links to external sites.
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Graphic
PBS

The War: Cartoon of G Is

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," find a cartoon of Bill Mauldin's duo, Willy and Joe, the representative infantrymen in his cartoons.
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Website
Other

Buffalosoldier.net: Buffalo Soldiers and Indian Wars

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent resource for all kinds of information on buffalo soldiers, including video clips and photos, as well as a four-part history.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Outdoor Girls in Army Service by Laura Lee Hope

For Students 4th - 8th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is The Outdoor Girls in Army Service, a book from the early 1900's series, "The Outdoor Girls." This series was written by the author who went by the pseudonym...
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: West Point in the Making of America

For Students 9th - 10th
Online part of a Smithsonian exhibit to honor the 200th anniversary of West Point, the site includes history, interactive maps, historical documents and artifacts.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Welcome Home

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This narrative shares the story of a family that is being reunited with the mother after being away during deployment for several months. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces...
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Website
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a lecture about Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana. The first part of the lecture is about his life and triumphs.
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Website
Other

Soldiers' Songs Archive of Military Folk Music

For Students 9th - 10th
Specialized site dealing in folk music connected to military history and various wars. Gives audio samples and brief history/bios of songs and singers. Limited but interesting archive site.
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Handout
Other

Smith College: Smithipedia Women's War Work: Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
Online encyclopedia provides background information about the creation of the WAVES during World War II.
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Website
Tour Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Juan Santamaria National Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is part of the Web of InroCostaRica. The page gives the biography of Juan Santamaria, and shows pictures of the monument erected in his memory. The page includes links to other information about Costa Rica.
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Handout
Patsy Stevens

Garden of Praise: Walter Reed: Physician

For Students 9th - 10th
The Garden of Praise profiles the life of Dr. Walter Reed (1851-1902), whose pioneering work in yellow fever research made the connection between insects and the transmission of disease. Text is geared toward younger students.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Assyrian Army and Warriors

For Students 1st - 9th
Study the history of the Assyrian Army and warriors of Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Learn how they used chariots, cavalry, siege equipment, and iron weapons.