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Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Lady Bird Johnson [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson plan, they research the life of Lady Bird Johnson to learn why she was so admired...
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: Christmas Tree Themes
The White House Historical Association takes a look at how Christmas has been celebrated in the White House throughout history. A chronicle of how Christmas trees have been decorated and the themes used by the various First Ladies. Also...
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Literature of the Gilded Age
Use this lesson plan to familiarize learners with the authors associated with the time period of the Gilded Age.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Herbert Hoover
This resource contains a detailed biography on Herbert Hoover. From the left-hand toolbar, select information on his life before the presidency, campaigns and elections, domestic affairs, foreign affairs, and life after the presidency....
PBS
Pbs Liberty!: The Boston Tea Party
This site provides brief information about the Boston Tea Party, and the Edenton Ladies Tea Party. Use this site to learn about these events and discover why they are infamous events in American history. A video clip is also included.
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: The Women's Rights Movement, 1848 1920
Many groups and women leaders worked tirelessly to advance women's rights in society, specifically the right to vote. This tireless effort paid off with the passage of the 19th amendment in 1920. Examine the early strides in the women's...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Emergence of "Women's Sphere"
The Cult of Domesticity and the Women's Sphere pertained to upper-middle class white women, but the ideals spread out into American culture. Read about how such women were supposed to behave, and see what privileges these women might...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: "Republican Motherhood"
Although brief, this article makes clear the change in the role and perception of women in the new United States. See why it was deemed important for women to have the chance to be educated.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Painting Presidential Portraits
Want to be president for a day? This online lesson plan will have students exploring the role of our presidents past and present. Through art connections the learners will be led through a series of fun activities on their way to...
My Hero Project
My Hero: Mildred "Babe" Didrikson
This article overviews Didrikson's athletic career, in which she won Olympic medals and golf trophies. Use this article to learn about why she is considered heroic and check out the related links.
Curated OER
Smithsonian Institution Archives: Nora Mae (Mrs. Clifton D.) Lowe
This photograph of Nora Mae (Mrs. Clifton D.) Lowe was distributed when she chaired the ladies entertainment committee for the 77th annual convention of American Veterinary Association, in Washington, D.C., October 28, 1940. The wife of...