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Werner Heisenberg was one of the greatest physicists of the twentieth century. He is best known as a founder of quantum mechanics, the new physics of the atomic … learn more

Janet Hoekenga shows hot to build a simple steam engine, known as a aeolipile or Heron’s engine, using nothing more than a soda can, a needle and some … learn more

Part of the Museum of the History of Science in Florence, Italy, this site is a virtual copy exhibits dedicated to Galileo Galilei. You can view recreations of … learn more

The life and times of Galileo is explored in-depth at the Rice University site. Of particular interest is the information about his own laboratory and instruments. Maps, timelines … learn more

Richard Byrne has compiled this free eBook as an inspiration and guide to teachers. Ten teachers talk about their and their students experiences, everything from Keeping History Alive … learn more

Jazz at PBS was created to accompany Ken Burns’ 10 part history of jazz. In addition to rich biographies with artists playing, site visitors can visit the Jazz … learn more

The Jazz Hall of Fame is jam-packed with Big Band and Jazz history, music samples, headlines etc. It is very comprehensive.

A glimpse into the world of Impressionistic painters combines art history and composition in painting.

The Getty Museum turns traditional art education upside down. Rather than introducing themes and ideas through art history and then applying those concepts to art-making activities, the curriculum … learn more

Historical Thinking Matters is a collaboration between the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University and Stanford University’s History Education group. The resources can be … learn more

Main Menus British History American History Germany History Russian History French History First World War Second World War Spanish Civil War Cold War Vietnam War Assassination of John … learn more

Our Documents is a collaboration among many archive agencies to provide wider access to key U.S. History expressions of turning points. Often, texts include excerpts of these primary … learn more

Calisphere is the University of California’s free public gateway to a world of primary sources. More than 200,000 digitized items — including photographs, documents, newspaper pages, political cartoons, … learn more

Offers representative photos for students to replicate the work of historians by sifting and comparing photos for the history of the U.S. between 1880 and 1920. EDC has … learn more

Telling Their Stories describes the construction of an oral history. This method can be especially interesting for students learning from the elderly about their families, because some older … learn more

Travel back to the 1800s and become an eyewitness to history. You become a young slave who must make some important and life-changing decisions. These lesson plans and … learn more

Review the resources at “learn about 9-11”. Topics include understanding the attacks as history, debating the government’s role, the nature of heroism and evaluation foreign policy.

The September 11 Digital Archive uses electronic media to collect, preserve, and present the history of September 11, 2001 and its aftermath. The Archive contains more than 150,000 … learn more

The Center for Educational Telecommunications has in-gathered a variety of media about the history, culture and current life of Asian peoples to the U.S. You will find Chinese, … learn more

This site is an Oral History of Rhode Island Women during World War II, compiled by students in the Honors English Program at South Kingstown High School in … learn more

Oh Freedom! is an interdisciplinary resource from the Smithsonian’s American Art Museum. It helps K–12 teachers and students discover the history, influence, and legacy of the Civil Rights … learn more

The African American Odyssey: A Quest for Full Citizenship showcases the African American collections of the Library of Congress, with more than 240 items, including books, government documents, … learn more

The Reading Like a Historian curriculum engages students in historical inquiry. Each lesson revolves around a central historical question and features a set of primary documents designed for … learn more

Documenting the American South (DocSouth) is a digital publishing initiative that provides Internet access to texts, images, and audio files related to Southern history, literature, and culture. Currently, … learn more

Oyez is a multimedia archive making the Supreme Court of the United States accessible to everyone. It is a complete and authoritative source for all of the Court’s … learn more

It took 200,000 years for our human population to reach 1 billion—and only 200 years to reach 7 billion. The American Museum of Natural History produced this amazing … learn more

Besides suiting the needs of students of all ages, the best educational apps also cover a wealth of subjects and skills. Whether it’s academic subjects, such as math, … learn more

For about 50 years canals connected fresh water rivers and salt water portals. Learn about the history of canals, especially for transportation,at The Canal Age.

For an interactive, highly detailed, 3D look at the world, check out Google Earth. It’s free to use, but requires that you use the Google Chrome browser. Google … learn more

Any student can participate in the YouthCan workshops held at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City via an IRC. Usually held in April, this … learn more

The Internet is a child of the Cold War. It started with a question, “How could the US authorities successfully communicate after a nuclear war?” Here’s the story … learn more

ChemTeam, a site created for high school students, includes tutorials and worksheets (e.g., atomic structure) and, almost best of all, humor and history.

The Science History Institute has created role-playing games designed to enhance the classroom experience for high school chemistry students and teachers. The games can also be implemented in … learn more

Throughout the history of science, many major discoveries came accidentally. Sometimes they came from recognizing potential in an unexpected product or waste. Other times, discovery came out of … learn more

Evolution is essential to our curriculum and to scientific literacy. To understand the big picture of biology, students need to understand life in terms of both its history … learn more

here are jobs and there are careers. But at NASA, our work is more than just a profession—it’s a lifelong pursuit, a passion—and a chance to change the … learn more

Few classroom topics generate as much excitement as rockets. The scientific, technological, engineering and mathematical foundations of rocketry provide exciting classroom opportunities for authentic hands-on, minds-on experimentation. The … learn more

Science doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, for most of the history of our investigation of the universe we used nothing more than sticks and stones. Just … learn more

For an intriguing mystery about the coat which Mary Todd Lincoln wore on the evening he was assassinated check out this document from the Chicago Historical Society.

Tree of Life depicts modeling by showing all of life. The Tree of Life Web Project is a collaborative effort of biologists and nature enthusiasts from around the … learn more

Free video-based biographies from A to Z and materials for social studies teachers

On February 14, when we share chocolates, special dinners, or cards with our loved ones, we do it in the name of Saint Valentine. But who was this … learn more

Roosevelt, known as ‘the great communicator,’ used his speeches and fireside chats to calm Americans’ fears—and to rally them around his policies. Over an unprecedented four terms in office, … learn more

Leo and Layla learn about teamwork and cooperation from a pair of high-flying siblings. They learn how the Wright brothers worked together.

In this lesson, students will gain a chronological understanding of the Industrial Revolution. They will develop an awareness of the causes and the most significant effects of the … learn more

Welcome to Women & the American Story! A digital curriculum for K-12 classrooms.  Women & the American Story (WAMS) is designed with that in mind. The primary resources and … learn more

TeacherVision. This outstanding book contains photographs taken by the staff of Reuters after the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. Authored by: TeacherVision Staff … learn more

The 13 colonies founded along the Eastern seaboard in the 17th and 18th centuries weren’t the first colonial outposts on the American continent, but they were the ones … learn more

Labor Day 2023 will occur on Monday, September 4. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first … learn more

The first flight of the year, STS-107 aboard NASA’s oldest orbiter Columbia, the first shuttle mission dedicated to microgravity research in nearly five years, would not travel to … learn more

Getting the right to vote didn’t come easy for women. Here’s how they got it done.  BY ELIZABETH HILFRANK

A collection of World War II topics from the BBC.

Learn about some of the factors impacting teen mental health and actions we can take to promote wellbeing. Depression, self-harm, and suicide rates have all been rising among adolescents and … learn more

World War I, also known as the Great War, began in 1914 after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. His murder catapulted into a war across Europe … learn more

D-Day: Facts on the Epic 1944 Invasion That Changed the Course of WWII The Allied invasion of Normandy was among the largest military operations ever staged. Learn how … learn more

Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15, the anniversary of the independence of five Latin American countries—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared … learn more

The RMS Titanic, a luxury steamship, sank in the early hours of April 15, 1912, off the coast of Newfoundland in the North Atlantic after sideswiping an iceberg … learn more

Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world. In the United States, Mother’s Day 2023 will occur on Sunday, May … learn more

After assassinating Abraham Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth fled Ford’s Theatre and went on the run. His escape continued for the next twelve days and covered over ninety miles … learn more

St. Patrick’s Day observes of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special … learn more

The real reasons for daylight saving are based around energy conservation and a desire to match daylight hours to the times when most people are awake. The idea … learn more

George Washington (1732-99) was commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775-83) and served two terms as the first U.S. president, from 1789 to … learn more

Reading Rockets  Reading Rockets is a national public media literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggles, and how … learn more

American pastor and civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. was only 39 when he died. In his short but remarkable life, he did more to advance racial equality … learn more

National Geographic Kids.  Native Americans and early settlers gave thanks together with this historic feast. On the fourth Thursday of November, people in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving, … learn more

Established in Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution, the Electoral College is the formal body which elects the President and Vice President of the United States. … learn more

Einstein – Image and Impact is another AIP exhibit that includes Einstein’s thoughtful philosophy, and his rise above a turbulent life. The exhibit contains many pictures, cartoons, voice … learn more

Includes photos and art, literature and historical documents about the Great Depression.