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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Minnesota: Pipestone National Monument

For Students 9th - 10th
Pipestone National Monument preserves traditional catlinite quarries just north of Pipestone, Minnesota. The catlinite, or "pipestone", was and is used to make peace pipes, vitally important to traditional Plains Indian culture. The...
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History View: Lincoln Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a virtual field trip to visit the Lincoln Memorial, an American national monument built to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.
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Other

American Park Network: Ellis Island

For Students 9th - 10th
Oh, Ranger, supplies basic information on Ellis Island as well as detailed information on the chronology, immigrants who passed through, the ferry building restoration, visitor services, and much more.
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National Park Service: Statue of Liberty

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides history and information about the Statue, including information about visiting, the statistics and measurements of the Lady, and historical background of France/U.S. relations. Be sure to click on the "Handbook" link...
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Mount Rushmore

For Students 3rd - 8th
Presents images and descriptive details of this national monument that features the faces of past U.S. Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
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National Park Service: Effigy Mounds National Monument on Line Teacher's Guide

For Teachers 1st - 8th
An extensive guide to lesson plans created by teachers about the mound building Indians.
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Other

Arlington National Cemetery: History of Arlington National Cemetery

For Students 3rd - 8th
The National Cemetery site gives information about the famous, and not-so-well-known people who are buried there: war heroes, presidents, chief justices, explorers, historical figures, etc.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: A Prehistoric Connection

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This lesson plan is an adaptation of Activity 92 from Project Learning Tree. Students will research the four prehistoric time periods and compare and contrast them with their lives. By doing this, they will recognize the difference...
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National Park Service: Devils Tower: First Stories

For Students 3rd - 5th
An Arapaho legend about Devils Tower in Wyoming, a national monument and a sacred site to American natives.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Colorado: Hovenweep National Monument

For Students 9th - 10th
Six clusters of Native American ruins; shared with Utah.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Mexico: El Morro National Monument

For Students 9th - 10th
Sandstone promontory with a pool of water at its base; shaded oasis in the western U.S. deser; Zuni Indians call it "A'ts'ina" (Place of writings on the rock); Anglo-Americans called it "Inscription Rock"; travelers left signatures,...
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National Park Service: Boston National Park: The Battle of Bunker Hill

For Students 9th - 10th
"Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!" Learn about this famous quotation and the battle that ensued. Includes a picture of the Bunker Hill Monument.
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The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of the memorial built in remembrance of the lives lost on September 11, 2001 when American Airlines Flight 77 was flown into the Pentagon in a terrorist attack.
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National Park Service: Lincoln Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Park's official site for the Lincoln Memorial.
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Scholastic

Scholastic Instructor: Statue of Liberty Cyber Hunt

For Students 3rd - 5th
Explore the Statue of Liberty through this informative resource.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: The Light of Liberty

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site has interesting, fun, fast facts about the Statue of Liberty from National Geographic Kids.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive summary features detailed facts and information on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery that honors the soldiers who have fallen during service to their country.
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Other

Pentagon Memorial Fund: National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource accompanies the Pentagon Memorial of the September 11, 2001 attacks. Includes an audio tour of the actual site. Photos and biographies of the victims can be found on the website, as well as personal video accounts of...
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Other

Belize National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Monuments, Natural Reserves

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has links to all of Belize's parks and reserves, listed alphabetically. Plus links to maps. Gives good cautionary hints and tips when in the parks.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Statue of Liberty

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you can learn brief information about the Statue of Liberty located in New York, which is a national symbol of freedom.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Washington Dc: National Mall and Memorial Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
Travel to Washington DC with the family on vacation. See the National Mall and Memorial Parks.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Geo Logic: How Well Do You Know Your National Parks and Memorials

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using GEOLogic puzzles, students are challenged to associate historical figures with a particular National Park Memorial, as well as the number of points they scored in a fictitious game show, based on clues about the situation given...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in South Carolina: Fort Sumter Natl Monument

For Students 9th - 10th
First shots of the American Civil War were fired here on January 9, 1861, and the Battle of Fort Sumter raged from April 12 to April 13.
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Canon 3 D Paper Craft Buildings: Statue of Liberty

For Students 3rd - 8th
Intricately detailed paper-folding activity that provides templates and instructions for building a three-dimensional paper model of the Statue of Liberty. Instructions require download.