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Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Sea Changes in a Community

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan dealing with the fishing industry in New England and native and immigrant fishermen, and government legislation.
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Website
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Frontier Life: The Crow Indians and Montana Settlers

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how the Crow Indians were affected by the opening of the Montana Territory to white settlement. From a companion essay to the PBS series, Frontier House.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Creeks

For Students 9th - 10th
A well-written, lengthy article on the history and culture of the Creek people. Covers most topics one could think of. Includes short profiles of prominent Creek people.
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Article
Other

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission: William Penn

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a biographical essay about William Penn that highlights his role in the establishment of Pennsylvania.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Vincent Colyer

For Students 9th - 10th
Vincent Colyer (1825 - July 12, 1888) was a successful American artist noted for the images he created of the American West and a humanitarian who worked with philanthropic and Christian groups and the U.S. government to try to help...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Alabama: Fort Mitchell Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Fort Mitchell represents three periods of interaction with Native Americans. The first period is the martial aspect of Manifest Destiny, when the Creek Indian Nation was defeated and forced to concede land.; the second represents the...
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Handout
Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: Charles Pinckney

For Students 9th - 10th
Born near Charles Town (now Charleston), South Carolina, Charles Pinckney was the child of a wealthy family. He received a first-rate education and became an accomplished lawyer. Pinckney joined the state militia during the American...