American History
Books:
Promises of the Constitution http://www.promisesoftheconstitution.com/#!books/cnec The Freedom Series available from Libraries of Hope This Week in History from TJed: http://www.tjed.org/twih/ Books from NCCS for Youth: http://www.nccsstore.com/For-Children/products/5/ I Love America, written by Julianne S. Kimber. Volumes 1 and 2 Take Your Hat Off When the Flag Goes By written by Janeen Brady The American Revolution for Kids written by Janis Herbert American Kids in History - Colonial Days written by David C. King Yankee Doodle America written by Wendell Minor Children's Resources available at NCCS: http://www.nccsstore.com/For-Children/products/5/ History Games Online: http://www.history.org/kids/games/
American History Games online: http://www.gamequarium.com/americanhistory.html Road to Revolution Game: http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/road.html Flames of Rebellion Game (Revolutionary War:) http://library.thinkquest.org/10966/data/flames.shtml Word Searches: http://library.thinkquest.org/10966/wsearch.shtml Plymouth for Kids Site: http://www.plimoth.org/learn/just-kids Great Americans Paul Revere's Midnight Ride: http://www.paulreverehouse.org/ride/ Benjamin Franklin: http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/birthday/index.html George Washington's World for Kids: http://www.washingtonsworld.org/ Coloring Pages:
Memorial Day: http://library.thinkquest.org/10966/wsearch.shtml American History: http://patrioticcoloringpages.com/american-history/index.html http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/us_history_printables.htm Monuments and Historic Sites: http://patrioticcoloringpages.com/historic-places/index.html Patriotic Symbols: http://patrioticcoloringpages.com/patriotic-symbols/index.html Statue of Liberty: http://patrioticcoloringpages.com/statue-of-liberty/index.html Revolutionary War: http://www.apples4theteacher.com/coloring-pages/american-history/revolutionary-war/ |
Female Patriots
Many American History stories feature the brave men who fought in the Revolutionary War. Standing at their side were many brave women and girls who contributed in a great way to the battle for freedom. This page is dedicated to the many female patriots who stood firm in the cause of liberty. Sybil's Night RideOn the stormy night of April 26, 1777, young Sybil Ludington rode on her horse spreading the word that the British were coming. They had already set fire to the nearby town of Danbury, Connecticut and the glow of the flames had turned the night sky to fiery red. Sybil rode through the countryside to alert the patriots with the cry of "Muster at Ludington's!" Sybil's ride was similar to the one famously performed by Paul Revere, though she rode more than twice the distance of Revere and was just 16 years old at the time. Click here for more information about this book. Betsy RossAn introduction to the life of the Philadelphia seamstress credited with sewing the first American flag. "Engaging examples of 18th-century colonial American life-spinning wheels, fireplace cookery, quill pens, and candlesticks-and even a number of playful cats can be found on every page." -- School Library Journal Click here for more information. The Bravest Woman in AmericaIda Lewis loved everything about the sea, so when her father became the official keeper of Lime Rock Lighthouse in Newport, Rhode Island, she couldn't imagine anything better. Throughout the years, Ida shadowed her father as he tended the lighthouse, listening raptly to his stories about treacherous storms, drowning sailors, and daring rescues. Under her father's watchful eye, she learned to polish the lighthouse lens so the light would shine bright. She learned to watch the sea for any sign of trouble. And, most importantly, she learned to row. Ida felt ready for anything--and she was. Award-winning author Marissa Moss pairs up with award-winning illustrator Andrea U'Ren in a stunning collaboration that sheds light on a remarkable piece of history. Based on the true story of Ida Lewis, who was dubbed "the Bravest Woman in America" and who was recognized with the Congressional Life Saving Medal and the American Cross of Honor, this inspiring and unforgettable tale of courage and real-life heroism is a tribute to brave women everywhere. Click here for more information The Ride - the legend of Betsy Dowdy One brave girl, one strong pony, one desperate ride to deliver a crucial message that would change the course of American history. Betsy is the girl power answer to Paul Revere as she rides through the night to alert Colonial troops of an impending attack on the barrier island of Currituck, NC. Repeated for over two hundred years as an oral tradition, the legend of Betsy Dowdy is a classic American tale of a girl who simply believed she could be free. Inspired by the danger and daring of this ordinary North Carolinian girl, The Ride is a story about stepping up to help the cause you believe in, doing even what little you can, and building the United States of America. Click here for more information A Voice of Her Own - The Story of Phillis WheatleyIn 1761, a young African girl was sold to the Wheatley family in Boston, who named her Phillis after the slave schooner that had carried her. Kidnapped from her home in Africa and shipped to America, she'd had everything taken from her -- her family, her name, and her language. But Phillis Wheatley was no ordinary young girl. Amid the tumult of the Revolutionary War, Phillis Wheatley became a poet and ultimately had a book of verse published, establishing herself as the first African American woman poet this country had ever known. She also found what had been taken away from her and from slaves everywhere: a voice of her own. Click here for more information. |
Patriotic Crafts:
http://www.freekidscrafts.com/patriotic_crafts-t70.html http://www.dltk-kids.com/usa/ http://www.allcrafts.net/patriotic.htm#projects http://poshposh.com/2009/07/index.php?page=30 http://www.craftideas.info/html/patriotic_star_b.html http://familyfun.go.com/4th-of-july/4th-of-july-crafts/ http://www.patrioticon.org/patriotic-crafts.htm https://www.pinterest.com/brelene/patriotic-resources/ Other Resources:
Family Heritage Series from Robert Welch University When the Family Heritage Series first appeared in 1973, it was described as "a weekly discussion of Americanist truths and traditions for those 'heirs of all ages' who will have to preserve that most important inheritance of all -- freedom." The series had several objectives:
http://robertwelchuniversity.org/family_heritage_series.php History Printables from Layers-of-Learning Education.com has created some excellent worksheets. Visit the following link State by State Worksheetsand look through the various state worksheets available. The Fun pages for each state are a great resource to use when building your State by State notebook, or just to enhance your study of the states in a fun way. For more worksheets like this visit www.education.com Road Trip U.S.A. History and Geography (from Confessions of a Home Schooler) Come along with us on an exciting journey learning about the U.S.A! From the signing of the Declaration of Independence, to the wild west, you’ll uncover all the secrets this Nation has to offer! Within this curriculum you’ll discover the sights and sounds of all 50 states, including state symbols,U.S. Presidents, famous people, landmarks, historical events, and much more! Available at Confessions of a Home Schooler: http://www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u-s-geography Colonial Crafts:
http://www.abookintime.com/crafts/projectsamer1700.html http://www.ehow.com/how_6385281_make-colonial-crafts-kids.html http://www.craftsforkids.com/projects/100/102.htm Colonial Kids: http://library.thinkquest.org/J002611F/activities.htm http://www.kidactivities.net/post/Cononial-Theme-Ideas-for-Kids.aspx |