Cayuse Canyon
The Us50
This clickable map of the United States gives students access to research information from history and tourism to attractions and famous historic figures.
George Washington University
Nsa: The Pentagon Papers: Secrets, Lies, and Audiotapes
This site offers an extensive history of the 1971 Pentagon Papers case. Features include transcripts of President Nixon's tapes, White House phone conversations, memoirs, and other primary resources.
Other
The War of 1812: The Battle of Big Sandy Creek
Text describes the Battle of Big Sandy Creek through primary and secondary source material. Part of a series on the War of 1812 battleground history sites of New York state. Text accompanied by brief, one minute video.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do Americans and Canadians Celebrate Labor Day?
In the United States and Canada, the first Monday of September is a federal holiday, Labor Day. Originally celebrated in New York City's Union Square in 1882, Labor Day was organized by unions as a rare day of rest for the overworked...
Other
Truthout
Progressive based news outlet. Here you will find links to news stories from the Washington Post, New York Times, BBC, Associated Press, and other reputable sources. You will also find editorial pieces on current events, environmental,...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The American Spy in Me
This is a fun and innovative lesson plan that will allow students to travel through history in a most unique fashion. Through Internet research and video conferencing students will get a real blast from the past. Students will hold on to...
Library of Congress
World Digital Library: Manhattan Lying on the North River
A historic map of Manhattan created by cartographer Joan Vinckeboons around 1639 for the Dutch West India Company. A feature on the page allows the visitor to listen to and read the accompanying descriptive text in seven different...
Other
Welcome to the Oneida Indian Nation
This is the official website of the Oneida nation in the state of New York, which provides much information about the culture, history and current life of the Oneida Indians.
Read Works
Read Works: Suffrage Wins in Senate
[Free Registration/Login Required] A 1919 news article about the Senate passage of the Susan Anthony Amendment granting women the right to vote. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Peter Stuyvesant
Peter Stuyvesant (originally Pieter or Petrus; Peter is never mentioned in historical records) (c. 1612 - August 1672) served as the last Dutch Director-General of the colony of New Netherland from 1647 until it was ceded provisionally...