Local History Source
(physical)
USS
Lexington Museum Library
Over a thousand books are on board this historic monument and are available
to students for use on school projects. Students will be allowed on
board at NO CHARGE to do research. All that is required is a phone
call in advance.
(361) 888-4873 ext. 155 or 1-800-LADY-LEX
http://www.usslexington.com/frontad6.shtml
Lone
Star
Lone Star is based
on the book by T. R. Fehrenbach. It addresses Texas history factually
beginning with the formation of the land and concludes with issues of today
and the hopes for the future. The series covers historical data about
Texas, the influence of geography on history, exploration and
colonization of Texas, political and social history, and the contributions
of significant individuals to Texas history. Videos(15 30-minute programs)
may be purchased through KEDT.
Justice
for My People-The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Story-A
new one-hour television documentary is now under development by KEDT which
chronicles the life of Dr. Hector P. Garcia, physician, humanitarian, civil
rights activist, and founder of a national veterans organization.
http://www.kedt.org/prod/prod3.htm
The
Port of Corpus Christi
This educational tool will help
area students learn about the Port of corpus Christi, the different means of
transportation and the world trade.
http://www.portofcorpuschristi.com
A
Hypertext on American History -- From the colonial period until
Modern Times.
odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/
A
to Z Teacherstuff -- A site to view and/or submit lesson plans.
www.atozteacherstuff.com
Best
of History Websites
"Best
of History Web Sites is a portal created for students, history
educators,
and general history enthusiasts. Here you'll find sites,
rated
for usefulness and accuracy, that will help you study or teach a
wide
variety of topics and periods in History."
http://www.besthistorysites.net/
Celebrate
Texas! -- A site dedicated to lessons on the Lone Star State.
www.texasalmanac.com/
Center
for Civic Education -- A website of sample lesson plans to
encourage joining their educational programs.
www.civiced.org
Christopher
Columbus -- Kids, teens and families.
www.surfnetkids.com/columbus.htm
Civil
War Lesson Plans-by
Small Planet Communications, appropriate for junior high or secondary level.
http://smplanet.com/civilwar/civilwar.html
Columbia
Education Center -- Offers lesson plans on a variety of grade
levels.
www.col-ed.org/cur/
Congress
for Kids
FamilyFirst.com. is a site
for family-friendly Web site reviews, has reviewed over 2000 sites since
1995.
http://www.congressforkids.net
http://www.familyfirst.com/archives/cat_government.html
Corpus
Christi Caller Times Newspaper
www.caller.com
Elizabeth
Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony -- Explore The Women's
Movement.
www.pbs.org/stantonanthony/
Explore
the collapse of four ancient civilizations --
The Mayan, Mesopotamian, Chaco Canyon, and Mali & Songhai Civilizations.
www.learner.org/exhibits/collapse/
Hana
Matsuri- Buddha’s Birthday-April 8
Mini-unit for
Grades 5-6- Buddhism history and activities centered around Japanese history
http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/Byrnes-celebrations/work.html
The
High School Hub
The High School Hub
is a noncommercial portal to excellent free online academic resources for high
school students. It features interactive
learning activities, an ongoing teen poetry contest, a reference
collection, college information, and subject guides for English, mathematics,
social studies, science, world languages, arts, health, and technology.
http://highschoolhub.org/hub/hub.cfm
In
Congress Assembled -- Continuity AND change in governing of the
USA.
lcweb2.loc.gov/ammmem/ndlpedu/lessons/constitu/articles.html
James
Cook
www.south-pole.com/p0000071.htm
Knowledge
about Antartica -- A NASA site designed
specifically for students.
quest.arc.nasa.gov/antartica2/main/s_index.html
Latin
American Database -- Searchable article archive with lesson plans
available on some topics.
www.unm.edu/~laiinfo/ladb.html
Lesson
Bank -- Offering a variety of plans at various grade levels.
teachers.net/lessons/
Lewis and Clark
pbs.org/lewisandclark/
Maps
That Teach
Learn
United States and World geography. Interactive maps to learn continents,
countries, states, capitals, borders, physical features and cultural
monuments. Learn the countries of different continents and their capitals
with these fun and educational map puzzle games. Do you know where the
evening news is coming from?
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/owlmouse.html
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/geography.htm
Marc
Sheehans's Lesson Plan Page -- A collection of Marc's personal
lesson plans, and several searchable sites.
www.halcyon.com/marcs/lessons.html
Memorial
Day-History Channel
Memorial Day is much more than a three-day weekend that
marks the beginning of summer. To many people, especially the nation's
thousands of combat veterans, this day, which has a history stretching back
all the way to the Civil War, is an important reminder of those who died in
the service of their country. This site by the History Channel presents the
history of the holiday we now call Memorial Day.
http://www.historychannel.com/cgi-bin/frameit.cgi?p=http%3A//www.historychannel.com/
exhibits/memorial/memorial.html
Mike's
Social Studies Home Page -- A site with a 'fledgling' teacher's
lessons plans.
www.frontiernet.net/~mikef/
Mr.
Donn's website -- A site exclusively devoted to lesson plans on a
variety of subjects, including medieval history, World War II, mock trials,
and student activities.
members.aol.com/donnandlee/SiteIndex.html
NASA
photo & movie gallery
pao.gsfc.nasa.gov/gsfc/gallery/index.html
Native
Americans -- See Lewis and Clark site.
www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/native/wis.html
PBS
Link to Election 2000
www.pbs.org/newshour/election2000/
Sir.
Frances Drake
www.legends.dm.net/pirates/drake.html
Smithsonian
Institution -- Lesson plans for Social Studies: Including lessons
covering everything from currency to winning the presidency.
http://educate.si.edu/lp/lp_fs.html
TEXAS
-- Great site for kids with pictures of
the state bird, flowers and flag. You'll be able to hear songs of Texas,
visit landmarks and learn history.
www.lsjunction.com
The
Underground Railroad
The National
Geographic site offers a glimpse of the slave experience in an interactive
history journey entitled 'The Underground Railroad.' Features include a
timeline, a map, and links to biographies to learn more about this era. The
evocative graphics and text make for compelling interactive history.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/railroad/
Voyage
Of Doom -- This PBS special explores a glorious remnant of one of
the most ill-fated voyages of the Age of Discovery. Join the expedition to
reclaim the French ship LaBelle, which sank in Matagorda Bay in the 17th
century.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lasalle
Whitehouse
-- Students can write to the President and Vice President of the
United States using E-mail. Also contains links to kids site and other
government links.
www.whitehouse.gov
wNet
Webschool Site For Teachers -- A site supported by
thirteen/WNET.
www.thirteen.org/wnetschool/ntti
Updated: April 01, 2008
