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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Afrikaners

For Students 9th - 10th
The Afrikaners are descendants, to a great extent, of Dutch, German, and French Huguenot settlers, and, to a lesser extent, of English, Scottish, Irish, and other settlers of South Africa. The Dutch language of the first White settlers...
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Other

Historical Museum of Southern Florida : The Spanish Colonization of Florida

For Students 3rd - 8th
Follow the early colonization of Florida. From explorers to settlers to trades between England and Spain, and finally to the emergence of the American territory of Florida.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Us History: Plymouth Colony

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of how Plymouth Colony came to be. Looks at the Puritan movement with its roots in England, the sailing of the Mayflower, and the progress of the settlers in their first years in New England. Describes their first encounters...
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: What Should a House Do

For Teachers K - 1st
Site provides an extensive lesson plan that challenges learners to compare early American houses to present day houses. Very comprehensive site with several activities that will assist students in understanding common features of houses....
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1865 1898: The American West: Reservation System

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the Indian reservation system, the impact it had on Native Americans, violent clashes between whites and Indians, and how it was destroyed by the Dawes Act of 1887 and resurrected in the 1930s. Includes questions for students...
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Other

The Norse Settlers in the New World

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a time line of the events of the Viking voyages to Canada. Identifies different events that occurred during this time period of early Viking exploration.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Louis Riel (Sculpture)

For Students 9th - 10th
Louis Riel led his Metis people against the arriving European settlers. He has been called both a hero and a traitor. A statue in his honor was erected on the grounds of the Manitoba legislature. The construction of this sculpture is...
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Land of Opportunity: Heritage Trails

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of audio and text files that describes Alberta's early history as the west is opened for settlement. Included are the stories about the great migration of immigrants from all over Europe, Asia and North America who...
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Activity
Other

History Miami: History Mysteries: Student Activity Booklet [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 8th
A 20-page museum activity book on the history of South Florida. Many of the learning activities can be done on their own, as student reading materials are included in the booklet. Topics covered include the first native peoples, the days...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: The Location of the Eastern Indian Tribes, 1600s

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1911 of eastern North America showing the general areas of early contact between the Native Americans and European settlers. The map is divided by groups (Algonquians, Iroquoians, Siouans, and Muskhogeans) and the principal...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: New Zealand, 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1906 showing the islands of New Zealand. In 1876 New Zealand abolished the provinces established by early European settlers, however this map shows the regional local entities of Auckland, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, and Wellington...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Dominion of New Zealand, 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1906 showing the Dominion of New Zealand with a detail inset of the Fiji Islands. In 1876 New Zealand abolished the provinces established by early European settlers, however this map shows the regional local entities of...
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Curated OER

Unesco: Argentina: Cueva De Las Manos, Rio Pinturas

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cueva de las Manos, Rio Pinturas, contains an exceptional assemblage of cave art, executed between 13,000 and 9,500 years ago. It takes its name (Cave of the Hands) from the stencilled outlines of human hands in the cave, but there...
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eBook
University of Wisconsin

The Story of Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an ebook about the history of Madison, Wisconsin.
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Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Ap Us History: Unit 3: The Growing Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive learning module examines how the United States' efforts to increase foreign trade, add new territory, and isolate itself from Europe affected its foreign policy and other initiatives. It investigates how advances in...
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Other

Our Georgia History: The Creek Indians of Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
Covers the history of the Creek Indians in Georgia, including first contact with European explorers, interactions with the settlers, and conflicts they were involved in during the 18th century.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of the American Indian: Beyond the Thanksgiving Myth [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 8th
This study guide gives information about the Native Americans who were living in the area where the Pilgrims landed in 1620 and information about the new settlers too. The myth of the title concerns the friendly meal shared by the...
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iCivics

I Civics: Columbus to the Colonies

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From the time Columbus first set foot in the New World, Europeans were fascinated with this new land. In this lesson, students learn about the Three Gs that drove them here- gold, God, and glory- and find out how these settlers gave...
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White Pine Pictures

White Pine Pictures: A Land as Green as the Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the making of a television documentary about a family of Scottish immigrants. The stories of the immigrants, the obstacles they faced and the legacy they have left are described here.
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PBS

Pbs: About All You Can Eat: A Feast at Plimouth Plantation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan in the culinary delicacies of the Plymouth Plantation in 1627. In this integrated lesson plan, students examine the history of foods eaten during this colonial era and prepare an actual meal based on what they have learned....
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Mayflower History

Mayflower history.com: Tisquantum ("Squanto")

For Students 4th - 8th
A detailed biography of the life of Tisquantum, known as Squanto. Covers some history of the Plymouth Colony and of relations between the colonists and the native peoples.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Californio to American: A Study in Cultural Change

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site has a lesson about the ranching industry, creation of California towns and the changes over time. Contains information, inquiry question, historical context, maps, readings, and images.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Canada History and Timeline Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
A website dedicated to the history and timeline of the country of Canada including early settlers, European discovery, Samuel de Champlain, War of 1812, British Rule, and independence.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Brazil History and Timeline Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the history and timeline of the country of Brazil including early settlers, European discovery, rule of Portugal, kings, and leaders, and current events on this webpage.

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