Posts Tagged ‘ history unit ’

Celebrating Powerful Women in History

Women have been influential throughout history. Find out more about the powerful women who shaped that history.
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Pilgrims

The Pilgrims owed their lives to an English speaking native they called Squanto, who both translated for them with Massasoit and helped negotiate the first Indian treaty, but who also taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate and harvest native foods. He was generous with his knowledge, teaching the Pilgrims survival skills in this new land....
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American Revolution – American History for Kids

Stories and Videos of the American Revolution How did compliant colonials with strong ties to Europe get the notion to become an independent nation? How did the American Revolution get started? The American Revolution Event by event you can find out what happened during the Revolution. Boston Tea Party Facts The Boston Tea Party-Destruction...
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Archaeology For Kids

Archaeologists work to put pieces of human tools and bones together to create a picture of what life was like long ago.
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Civil War Described for Kids

Coloring pages, recipes, craft projects, reenactments and songs make the Civil War come alive for kids.
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Prehistoric Man – Cavemen For Kids

Becoming Human A series of documentary movies about those who study human origins and what they have found about prehistoric man. Cooking Clan of the Cave Bear Style! Boiling water in a skin pot over a fire (or not…) as did a prehistoric man. Early Humans News Your source for the latest research news. Human Evolution...
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Modern History – 20th Century Facts and Fads

This unit study takes you from rural America at the turn of the 20th century, through the mid-century battles, to the advent of the technological society.
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Ancient Rome For Kids

Kids have fun exploring ancient Rome Architecture Ancient Roman Architecture Lots of lovely photographs of the remains of the monuments, villas, and civic buildings that still remain. Baths Roman Baths The Roman water distribution system was quite sophisticated. It was used for elaborate pubic baths (swimming pools), indoor plumbing and even a sewage system....
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American Colonial Pirates Unit Study

If you want to hear stories of pirates, galleons, lost treasures, horrendous deeds, and gallant heroes, this is a place to find them.
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Colonial Recipes, Towns, Activities, And Games

Life in early colonial America was both tough and fun, and these sites show you why.
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Ancient Egyptian History for Kids

About Ancient Egypt Ancient Egypt Learn about a day in the life of two ancient Egyptian families. Experience the world of an ancient Egyptian nobleman. When in doubt, just click on something. Each page leads to a story, an experience, and a challenge. Ancient Egypt Webquest You must locate the burial mask of the...
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Ancient Greece A To Z

Ancient Greece What would it have been like if you had lived in ancient Sparta or in ancient Athens? You would have lived in a City State and would very proud of it! You would also be proud of being Greek. Ancient Greek Mask Crayola has directions on how to use their Model Magic®...
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Lewis And Clark Information For Kids

The Discoveries of Lewis & Clark Expedition Discovering Lewis & Clark The centerpiece of Discovering Lewis and Clark® is a nineteen-part synopsis of the expedition’s story by historian Harry W. Fritz, illustrated with selections from the journals of the expedition, photographs, maps, animated graphics, moving pictures, and sound files. Go West Across America with Lewis &...
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Pioneer Times – American History For Kids

The Pioneer Era Pioneer Era – 1800’s In my town and nearby. A very comprehensive history of the San Francisco Bay Area and its role in settling the West. lots of Gold Rush links, too. Donner Party Donner Memorial State Park Included in the Emigrant Trail Museum are displays and information about one of...
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Salem Witch Trials For Kids

One theory that has come out recently is that the girls had been traumatized by earlier events: Indian massacres of families familiar to them.
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