Other
American Red Cross
Home page of the American Red Cross with links to disaster services, biomedical services, international services, community services, military services, health and safety services, volunteer services, and youth services. Also includes...
Other
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.
Other
American Red Cross: Masters of Disasters: Grades K 2
This resource presents many lessons with activities to engage students in grades K-2 in learning about disaster preparedness including fires, lightning, tornadoes, floods and general preparedness. Download any of the activities below to...
Other
American Red Cross: Exploring Humanitarian Law: Guide for Teachers
Humanitarian Law in an international law serving to protect human life and dignity for all in times of conflict. This guide provides articles, cases, videos, interactive projects and much more to deepen student's understanding of the law...
Other
American Red Cross: How to Prepare for Emergencies
This is a Red Cross learning module about being prepared for emergencies. It provides information and an interactive quiz about preparedness suitable for all ages.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Women: Health and Medicine: Red Cross and Wwi
Although the actual correspondence referenced here can be seen only at the Library of Congress, the overview of what is available, and a look at the role of the American Red Cross during World War I both at home and abroad is interesting...
Other
Images of Hope: American Red Cross Posters, 1918 1951
Exhibit of American Red Cross posters from 1918 to 1951, with text about the artists, and the use of the poster.
Other
American Red Cross: Donating Blood: Type of Donations: Plasma Donation
Describes how plasma, a blood component, is used in the medical treatment of many illnesses, including autoimmune diseases. Includes a list of facts and frequently asked questions about donations, along with information for potential...
Other
American Red Cross: Masters of Disaster: Grades 6 8
This resource presents many science lessons with related activities for students in grades 6-8. Content addresses tools for coping with disasters such as tornadoes, fires, lightning, floods and general preparedness.
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.
Other
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.
PBS
Michael Palin's Heminigway Adventure: Red Cross
Read this article about one of the more famous Red Cross ambulance drivers in World War I, Ernest Hemingway. Of course, he was not famous at the time, but he used his experiences for his book, A Farewell to Arms.
Other
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.
Other
Katrina Survivors Glimpse the Places They Called Home
The American Red Cross covers the return of Hurricane Katrina survivors to their homes in this September, 2005, article.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Clara Barton
Clara Barton was an educator, humanitarian, and founder of the American Red Cross.
Other
American Social History Pro:september 11 Digital Archive
This archive from the American Social History Project uses multimedia and digital means to collect, preserve, and present the history of September 11. There are audio tapes, video, documents, and personal stories on this site. It is the...
Other
American Red Cross: White Blood Cells
Site provides users with a brief description of what white blood cells are and what they do. Contains links to plasma, platelets, red blood cells as well as types of blood cells.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Clara Barton National Historic Site Interactive
Take a virtual tour of Clara Barton's Glen Echo home, which served as the National Headquarters of the American Red Cross. Browse 360-degree footage of where volunteers worked, where guests gathered, and where supplies were stored. Also,...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Clara Barton (Spanish)
Find out about the "Angel of the Battlefield" as you learn about the life of this remarkable woman. Clara Barton served others throughout her life and founded the American Red Cross. (In Spanish)
Other
Oxford Aasc: Focus on African Americans in World War I
Read this brief essay about the African Americans who volunteered to serve during World War I, four thousand of whom fought alongside the French. Included is a photo essay with twelve photographs with descriptions.
Other
Kingwood Library: American Cultural History: 1880 1889
The 1880's in America were chock full of new architecture, technologies, businesses, modern conveniences such as gas and electric, operas, fashions, and much more as featured in this resource.
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...
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.