Curated OER
Dictation: Cultural Differences
In this dictation text worksheet, students take dictation on a passage about cultural differences. The passage includes vocabulary specific to the topic.
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: A Tour of the White House
Follow a pictorial and audio tour of the history of the White House. Each room, such as the East Room, Red Room, and State Dining Room, has its own tour complete with historic pictures and events that took place.
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: Presidential Retreats
These historical resources include photos of presidents and their families while on vacation or retreat from the White House. Links to many other resources for information on the White House history.
Other
Dwellings: The Message of Houses and Their Contents, 1780 1820
Architectural styles of the times reflected the economic status and taste of the individuals who owned the houses. As this turn of the century proceeded from 1780 to 1820, many changes occurred in communication, transportation,...
Other
Mr. Lincoln's White House
It's odd to think of the White House as an "ill-kept and dirty rickety concern." But evidently that's what is was when the Lincolns moved in. Authors of this site provide illustrations and historic photos of the White House and the rooms...
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Metis Cultural Museum: Cumberland House
Links to a Adobe Reader PDF document that outlines the history associated with Cumberland House in Saskatchewan, with a slight focus on Metis peoples. Extremely detailed, the thirty pages include excellent maps and charts easily...
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "The Prince and the Pauper" Teacher Guide [Pdf]
Opens with valuable background information for "The Prince and the Pauper" as well as explanations of format. Features chapter-by-chapter summaries, historical notes, probing questions, vocabulary, and quotations. Also includes language,...
Other
Office of the Clerk: u.s. House of Representatives
Official site for the Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives includes information on: legislative activities, information on the Clerk's office, committee information, art and history of the House, historical...
The White House
The White House: First Ladies
The official White House biographies of the first ladies are provided here.
Smithsonian Institution
Tween Tribune: This House Told a Story About the African American Experience
A historical home acquired by the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture has quite a story to tell.
Stanford University
Sheg: Reading Like a Historian: Settlement House Movement Sac
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson using primary sources from Progressive Era about the Settlement House Movement. Includes downloadable teacher materials, student materials, and primary source documents.
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Women in Congress
Great reference tool for finding information on female Members of Congress both past and current. Includes biographical profiles, images, historical essays, artifacts relating to the history of Congresswomen, and teacher resources. You...
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: The White House: Symbol of Leadership
Informative lesson on the White House for grades K-3, teaches young students that the White House is a home and workplace of the President of the United States as well as a symbol of leadership.
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: Colors and Shapes of the White House
Learning resource for K-3 about some of the different rooms in the White House as well as how they are decorated and how they are used.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: History Facts and Fictions
There are many versions of historical events, people, and places. This PBL offers an opportunity to students to actively explore a disputed event or urban myth to decide which version they will argue in favor of with supporting evidence.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Abraham Lincoln: "A House Divided"
This is the text of Abraham Lincoln's famous speech, "A House Divided" concerning the issue of slavery it was delivered on June 16, 1858, in Springfield, Illinois. It includes his famous quote: "A house divided against itself cannot...
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: Brief History of Presidential Inaugurations
Offers comprehensive historical background on presidential inaugurations from George Washington to Bill Clinton. Includes images and a trivia quiz to test your knowledge.
The White House
The White House: Welcome to the White House
The official site for The White House and the Executive Branch of government. The site offers current as well as historical events, speeches, documents, and more. Includes up to date information about the Obama administration, current...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Roosevelt's Little White House at Warm Springs
Warm Springs Historic District is home to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Little White House, where he went annually to treat his polio with the therapeutic spring water. His experiences at the Little White House helped form some of...
Other
Philip Johnson Glass House: Home
Homepage of the Philip Johnson Glass House, an architectural preservation and interpretation site, with images of some of the buildings, historical information about the site, and other resources such as news, events, and programs.
Other
Arkansas Heritage: Old State House Museum
The Old State House Museum is a multimedia treasure of Arkansas history, people, and culture.The main site. An informative web site; a wonderful place to visit in person to learn the history of Arkansas!
Discovering Lewis & Clark
Discovering Lewis & Clark: Historic Philadelphia
Take a look at historic Philadelphia in the 1800s. Read about places such as Academy of Natural Sciences, City Tavern, Elfreth's Alley, New Market, State House (Independence Hall), and St. Peter's Episcopal Church that were present at...
Other
Pueblo County Historical Society
This site will enable you to better understand the history of the State of Colorado and in particular, Pueblo County which is located in Southeastern Colorado. The museum houses many collections which include artifacts, photographs,...
Other
Old State House Museum: Biographies of Arkansas's Governors
Get to know the governors of Arkansas! Each biography is found within its historical time period.