Explore resources for understanding historical events, cultures, and perspectives from U.S. and world history
Explore our collection of history resources designed to help students understand past events, cultures, and movements that have shaped our world. These carefully selected resources support critical thinking about historical contexts and perspectives.
Each resource includes example activities and direct links to trusted educational websites where you can access primary sources, interactive timelines, engaging videos, and comprehensive study materials.
Introduce young students to foundational concepts in American history through age-appropriate stories and activities.
Explore interactive timelines of important historical events on PBS Learning Media.
Discover the achievements, cultures, and legacies of ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, and other early societies.
Complete the Ancient Egypt module on Khan Academy with interactive quizzes and primary sources.
Examine the struggle for equality and justice in America through primary sources, testimonies, and multimedia resources.
Analyze Dr. King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" using the King Institute's guided reading resources.
Study the causes, events, and consequences of World War II through multiple perspectives and reliable sources.
Explore interactive maps and timelines of WWII battles on the National WWII Museum site.
Explore the rich history, contributions, struggles, and achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history.
Use the NMAAHC digital resources to study the Harlem Renaissance and its impact on American culture.
Understand the principles, structure, and functions of American government and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
Use interactive games from iCivics to simulate government processes and civic participation.
Examine patterns of global interaction, cultural diffusion, and political developments throughout world history.
Study the Silk Road trade networks using interactive maps and primary sources from World History Digital Education.
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Access LabThese digital tools help visualize historical events in chronological order, making it easier to understand cause and effect relationships and the progression of historical developments.