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Afghanistan Unveiled

This site provides information and lesson plans to accompany the film Afghanistan Unveiled, which focuses on the experiences of women. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Independent Television Service

African Voices

An online exhibit of historical and modern materials from Africa, as well as selections from contemporary interviews, literature, proverbs, prayers, folk tales, songs, and oral epics that reflect the diversity, dynamism, and global influence of Africa's peoples... (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: Smithsonian Institution

America.gov

Developed for foreign audiences, this website provides information on American society, politics, culture, and more. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: U.S. Department of State.

American Centuries: View from New England

A large American history library of full of primary resources, curricula, and interactive activities that will inspire students to learn about the 1700's, 1800's, and 1900's. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Memorial Hall Museum

American Epic

Multimedia games, stories, and other materials to teach key concepts in social studies. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Americanepic.org

American Experience

Over 75 features that accompany the PBS series The American Experience, that document people and events that shaped United States history. Find video, audio, maps, images, and other resources that explore Presidents, Biographies, War and Politics,... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: PBS

American Experience: Wayback, U.S. History for Kids

An interactive website that introduces kids to the idea of history with a variety of activities that encourage them to not only explore U.S. History but their own history as well. Includes video resources and activities for kids. (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: PBS

The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden

Incorporates presidential artifacts with informative articles that address many common and uncommon aspects of the ever-changing American presidency. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of American History

American President.org

Provides a rich history of the presidency and it presidents, including biographies of key figures such as the first ladies and cabinet members. Additionally find information on presidential responsibilities, his offices, and his resources. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: University of Virginia, Miller Center of Public Affairs

American Presidents: Life Portraits

Provides video access to C-SPAN presidential programming, images of presidential gravesites and other historic landmarks, and a large collection of teacher resources on using these materials and others in the classroom. (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: C-SPAN

The American Revolution - Lighting Freedom's Flame

Students can explore the Revolutionary War period through stories, a timeline of events, biographies of the key players, and much more. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: National Park Service

The American Revolution and Its Era: Maps and Charts of North America and the West Indies, 1750-1789

An online collection of maps and charts, many in manuscript form, that document the map-making period of North America and the Caribbean from 1750 through 1789. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: Library of Congress

American Women: A Gateway to the Library of Congress Resources for the Study of Women's History and Culture in the United States

A companion of the print publication American Women: A Library of Congress Guide for the Study of Women's History and Culture in the United States and a gateway to the Library of Congress's multimedia resources related to women such as manuscripts,... (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: Library of Congress

Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation

Describes the Asian immigration experience during the 1800's through the mid-1900's and the history of the Angel Island station located in San Francisco Bay. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation

Animated Atlas: Growth of a Nation

Portrays large chapters of American history with animated maps and geographic features. Also find a free ten minute narrated movie about the political geographic history of the United States. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: Peter Mayes Productions

Asia for Educators

Features classroom materials and teaching guides on Asia for use by educators and students in world history, culture, geography, art, and literature. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Columbia University

AsiaSource

Asia and its cultures, geography, political systems, arts, history, and business and economy. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: Asia Society

BBC World Service.com

In addition to covering world events in audio and print formats, this website also features scientific breakthroughs, business, and sports news. Find also a section that uses the content to teach English. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: BBC

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids

Provides information and activities to help teach about our government and how it works specifically tailored for educators, parents, and students in K-12. (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: Government Printing Office

The Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary

Celebrate the 300th birthday of Benjamin Franklin, one of our most famous founding fathers, through the educational resources provided on this website. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: BenFranklin300.org