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National Park Service: The Washington Monument
This teaching unit is designed for students in grades 5-12. Students will explore the intentions behind the memorial to George Washington, as well as some of the reasons why George Washington was so revered during the 19th century. They...
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National Park Service: Boston National Park: The Battle of Bunker Hill
"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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National Park Service: Joshua Tree
Almost central between Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas lies California's Joshua Tree National Park. The desert park website offers a rich history, culture, and impressive ecosystem.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Augustus Saint Gaudens: The Shaw Memorial
National Gallery of Art provides a close look and explanation of this famous monumental artwork. Includes art activities for every age and links for further learning.
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National Park Service: Lincoln Memorial
The National Park's official site for the Lincoln Memorial.
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National Park Service: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is a monument to civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Learn about the man, his legacy, and the work undertaken at the memorial site to honor his memory. Access photos and news from this page, as...
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National Park Service: Oregon Caves
Explore the Oregon caves when you visit this informative site. This resource features links to facts, kid's activities, and more.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Egypt's Pyramids: Monuments With a Message
Take a trip back in time with this exciting lesson plan! Explore the Egyptian pyramids with the wealth of resources presented on this site. Provides links to information, photos, and much more!
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National Park Service: Theodore Roosevelt and Conservation
Read about and see pictures of the conservation legacy left to the United States by Theodore Roosevelt and his actions as president. Included are quotes and speeches that lay out Roosevelt's philosophy of conservation.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Minnesota: Grand Portage Natl Monument
The Grand Portage National Monument, located within the boreal forest on the north shore of Lake Superior in northeastern Minnesota, preserves a vital center of fur trade activity and Anishinaabeg Ojibwe heritage.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Georgia: Fort Pulaski Natl Monument
An image of the Fort Pulaski National Monument.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Georgia: Fort Frederica Natl Monument
An image of the Fort Frederica National Monument.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Va: Booker T. Washington Natl Monument
An image of the Booker T. Washington National Monument.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Devils Tower
Both geological and historical aspects of the Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming are covered on this website.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: This Land Is Your Land: Parks and Public Spaces
This exhibition tells the story of the conservation, culture, history, and preservation of parks and protected areas through maps, documents, letters, and other primary sources.
Other
History View: Lincoln Memorial
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.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: The Light of Liberty
This site has interesting, fun, fast facts about the Statue of Liberty from National Geographic Kids.
Other
National Park Service: National Wwii Memorial
Site of the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. Includes information on the dedication, the construction, and design. You may also enter a World War II Veteran in the Memorial Registry.
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Pentagon Memorial Fund: National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
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...
My Hero Project
My Hero: John Muir
Referred to as the "greatest Californian," John Muir was a writer and conservationalist. Use this site to learn about Muir's inspirational views about nature and the establishment of the United States National Park System.
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