Outline of US History, U.S. Department of State, 2011
Early America – Government
AH8:2 Students will explain and compare the different forms of government, the branches of the United States Government and how they work together, as well as the roles of state, county and city governments.
Early America
The Colonial Period
The Road to Independence
The Formation of a National Government
Explorers
American Government
A Promise of Freedom (Video)
Civics Online
Library of Congress: Government, Politics, and Law
Annenberg Institute for Civics
iCivics
AH8:2-1 describe the origins of democracy such as the Magna Carta and Mayflower Compact
History of Democracy
Constitution Facts (Game)
3 Branches of Government Activity
Interactive Constitution
The Redistricting Game
iCivics Games
Duties of the 3 Branches of Government Activity
Citizenship Test
Can you pass a citizenship test?
AH8:2-2 identify the offices, duties and responsibilities of the Legislative Branch
Legislative Branch
Branch-O-Mania (3 Branches Game)
AH8:2-3 identify the offices, duties and responsibilities of the Executive Branch
AH8:2-4 identify the offices, duties and responsibilities of the Judicial Branch
AH8:2-5 explain how checks and balances works and why it is important
Checks and Balances
Checks and Balances Activity
AH8:2-6 identify the rights given to citizens through the Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights Game
AH8:2-7 explain the differences between the rights and responsibilities of US citizens
Citizens Rights and Responsibilities
Seize The Vote (Game)
National Mock Election
Elections (Game)
AH8:2-8 explain the role of state governments within the United States
AH8:2-9 describe the branches of Nebraska state government and the offices within that government
Nebraska State Government
State of Nebraska
AH8:2-10 describe the different types of local government and identify the responsibilities of the different offices
Lincoln County Nebraska
City of North Platte
Multimedia:
Government – Kids Social Studies Videos
Democracy – Kids Social Studies Videos
Constitution Center YouTube Channel
Tutorials:
The Civil War and Reconstruction
Unit 1 Chapter 3 Reconstruction and the New South 1865-1896 Lesson Plan
AH8:1 Students will identify and analyze causes, key events, and the effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction.
AH8:1-1 explain the basic provisions and postwar impact of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the United States Constitution.
Reconstruction Amendments
Reconstruction Amendments Video
AH8:1-2 describe the impact of Reconstruction policies on the South.
Reconstruction: The Second Civil War
America’s Reconstruction
Reconstruction Crash Course Video
Tutorials:
The American Journey Modern Times © 2009
Unit 1: Civil War and Reconstruction
In this Unit:
Chapter 3: Reconstruction and the New South
Reshaping the Nation
Unit 2 Chapter 4 Opening the West 1858-1896 Lesson Plan
AH8:3 Students will describe the events of the Westward Movement and explain how it changed the United States.
Westward Expansion and Regional Differences
The West (PBS)
The Great American West (Video)
AH8:3-1 describe the stages of Western settlement
Western Settlement
Strike it Rich (Game)
AH8:3-2 describe the role of farmers in the settlement of the West
A History of American Agriculture
AH8:3-3 compare the way pioneers lived on the Great Plains to the lives of those on the East Coast of the United States
The Great Plains: A Harsh Welcome to Settlers (Lesson Plan)
AH8:3-4 assess the significance of the transcontinental railroad on western settlement
Transcontinental Railroad (PBS)
AH8:3-5 describe the culture of Plains Indians
AH8:3-6 outline the conflict between White and Native American cultures and the impact that has had on both groups
Tutorials:
The American Journey Modern Times © 2009
Unit 2: Reshaping the Nation
In this Unit:
Industrial Age
Unit 2 Chapters 5 & 6 The Industrial Age & Urban Society 1865-1914 Lesson Plan
AH8:4 Students will identify the people and events of the Industrial Age and explain their significance in the development of the United States.
Growth and Transformation
Discontent and Reform
AH8:4-1 identify the important inventions of US scientists such as Thomas Edison
Great Inventors of the Industrial Revolution
AH8:4-2 explain the work of industrialists such as Andrew Carnegie
AH8:4-3 explain the reasons for immigration to the US and describe the immigrant experience
Stories of Yesterday and Today: Immigration
Tenement Museum: Immigration Game
iCivics: Immigration Nation Game
AH8:4-4 describe the role of immigrants in US industrialization
Immigration and Industrialization
AH8:4-5 explain how the Industrial Revolution affected the economy of the United States
Tutorials:
The American Journey Modern Times © 2009
Chapter 5: The Industrial Age
By clicking on the links below, students can read a summary of the chapter, learn more about a chapter-related topic by completing a web-based activity, take a ten-question quiz to test their knowledge of the chapter, have fun and challenge themselves with a puzzle or game based on the chapter content, and quiz themselves or fellow students using eFlashcards for chapter-specific academic vocabulary, glossary terms, and people, places, and events.
Interactive Graphic Organizers
Age of Imperialism
Unit 3 Chapter 7 & 8 The Progressive Era & Rise to World Power 1877-1920 Lesson Plan
AH8:5 Students will identify the acquisition of the US during the Age of Imperialism and describe how this experience affected the politics and culture of the United States.
AH8:5-1 explain the reasons for acquiring colonies
America in the Age of Imperialism
AH8:5-2 identify the benefits and deficits of colonization
AH8:5-3 explain the reasons for the Spanish-American War
Crucible of Empire (PBS)
Spanish American War
AH8:5-4 identify the events and effects of the Spanish-American War
AH8:5-5 explain the reasons for reformers such as the Populists and Progressives and evaluate their impact on the United States
Populist Party
Progressivism
Women’s Suffrage (Bad Romance)
Tutorials:
The American Journey Modern Times © 2009
Unit 3: Reform and Empire
In this Unit:
Chapter 7: The Progressive Era
Chapter 8: Rise to World Power
Student Resources
About You!
What are your strengths?
What are my Learning Strengths (.pdf)
Multiple Intelligences Product Grid
History Resources
SCORE
The American Journey Modern Times
Country Background Notes
CIA World Factbook
Outline of U.S. History (Online Textbook)
Freedom a History of US (PBS)
Explore America
Outline of U.S. History 2005
Outline of U.S. History 2011
U.S. History in Brief
Outline of U.S. Government
American Citizenship
Pop Culture vs. Reality 2010
Pop Culture vs. Reality 2013
Open Textbooks
Textbook Resources
American Journey Modern Times Textbook Download Link (Windows ONLY)
American Journey Modern Times Textbook Download Link (Mac ONLY)
Games
Games on History
History Games and Animations
United States History Map
This Day in History
Mission US
Virtual Congress
Playing History American History Links
Tutorials
HippoCampus U.S. History I
HippoCampus U.S. History II
EASE History
Statistics and Data Resources
Stat Planet http://hdr.undp.org/en/data/map/
KML Factbook http://www.kmlfactbook.org/#&db=ciafb&table=undefined&col=undefined&
Knoema http://knoema.com/
Many Eyes http://www-01.ibm.com/software/analytics/many-eyes/
Data First http://www.data-first.org/
2011 in 11 Graphs http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/2011-in-11-graphs/2011/12/22/gIQA0HWJMP_gallery.html#photo=1
The Joy of Stats Video 200 Countries, 200 Years in 4 minutes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbkSRLYSojo&feature=player_embedded
Gapminder http://www.gapminder.org/
Google Think Insights https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/tools/
Google Public Data Finder http://www.google.com/publicdata/directory
U.S. Census Data http://census.gov/data.html
Find The Best http://www.findthebest.com/
Policy Map http://www.policymap.com/maps
Where Americans are Moving http://www.forbes.com/special-report/2011/migration.html
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