It’s Thursday, September 26, 2019, and time for Social Sciences Resources to be shared with you this morning. I have a couple Recommended Website: I would like to invite you to check out.
Age Range: 9-18 (Grades 4-12, with parental supervision) This website has free short educational films of major milestones of the American Revolution that are really quite good. Plus, they have maps, portraits, and documents to really flesh out a study of the American Revolution.
When you get to the site, you’ll see a list of the videos including:
- The Ben Franklin Story
- The Life of George Washington
- Declaring Independence
- The Shot Heard Around The World
- Molly Pitcher. An American Heroine
- And more.
When you are through with the videos, use the top menu to explore:
- Famous Lives – Ben Franklin, Daniel Boone, Paul Revere, men of the Revolution
- Freedom Documents – Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, The U.S. Constitution.
- World of Early America – Read some obituaries of notable characters of the time, view rare images, maps and hear famous songs.
- Milestones – Learn about The Whiskey Rebellion, Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense,” The Louisiana Purchase and other defining events in early American history.
There is a wealth of material in these archives — a real treasure trove for those with an interest in early American history.
Recommended Website: Bill of Rights Institute – Homework Help
Age Range: 11-18 (Grades 5-12, with parental supervision) This website provides free homework help using 3-6 minute videos to help you understand the complex issues of American History.
When you get to the site, you can choose a video category:
- Supreme Court Cases
- US History and Economics
- APUSH Prep (College Board AP test prep help)
The Supreme Court Cases featured cover the right to remain silent, a closer look at Affirmative Action, free speech and more.
Under US History and Economics you’ll find videos about Aaron Burr, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and more.
And the APUSH Prep videos cover the colonization of America, slavery, the Constitution, immigration and more.
When you are through watching the videos, explore the rest of the site. You’ll find the following Educator Resources: Teaching with Current Events, Founding Documents and Resources, America’s Founders Online, and more.
| Recommended Website: The Erie Canal: A Journey Through History Age Range: 10-18 (Grades 5-12, with parental supervision) At this site, learn about the Erie Canal: there’s an animated history tour complete with the music and lyrics of ‘Low Bridge, Everybody Down’ (The Erie Canal Song). |
| When you get to the site simply click on the button that says, “Launch Erie Canal Tour.” Then sit back, watch and listen as you see historical panoramic views of the canal and learn a bit about its history. At the end of the introduction you will see a menu that includes: Canal Tour – Visit the many towns along the waterway and learn about their history in connection with the canal. History – You have several options that include reading different texts – one designed for kids, learning about historic recreational opportunities along the canal, viewing a timeline, and a bibliography for further study. Panoramas – See panoramic views of each city along the canal. Canal Songs – a wonderful selection of folk songs about the canal, including the Erie Canal Song mentioned above, and Buffalo Gals! Your whole family can enjoy this site together – and don’t forget to sing a round of Canal Songs! |
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
