U.S. History Lessons

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Lesson of the Week: Continuity & Change: 60 Minutes and AI Warfare

School House Rocks Videos

1. 1620 – 1776 No More Kings (2:57)
2. July 4th 1776 Fireworks (3:05)

American Revolution

1. 1620 – 1776 No More Kings (2:57)
2. Mission US: A Revolutionary Way to Learn History (1770) – EXCELLENT: Interactive Lesson on the American Revolution created by Mission US (@missionUS). Students role-play and make decisions that impact the final outcome. This is great for middle school and high school freshman since the main character is a 14-year old boy. Mission U.S. has great activities for several time periods in U.S. History. Lesson Time (2-3 class periods)
3. April 19th, 1775: National Park Service @NatlParkService The Concord Hymn Read by William Jefferson Clinton
4. July 4th 1776 Fireworks (3:05)

Civil War

1. The Smithsonian Museum & The Price of Freedom: 3 Ideas for Teaching the Civil War

Citizenship

1. US Civics Test: Test Your Knowledge

Digital Learning: ICivics

1. Convene the Council for Presidential Foreign Policy Decision Making: Consult the National Security Council to make decisions as the President of the United States.