List of Firsts for U.S. Cities A list of firsts in various U.S. cities.		Classroom Olympics Students recreate Olympic events by calculating distances and participating in the event.
List of State Nicknames A chart listing U.S. state nicknames.		Mason and Dixon's Line An article explaining Mason and Dixon's Line.
Origin of U.S. State Names A chart listing the origin of U.S. state names.		There's an Owl in the Shower Students use the book There's an Owl in the Shower to research and write about old...
U.S. State Mottoes A chart listing U.S. state mottoes.		Myths About Explorers An article dispelling myths about various explorers.
Nicknames of U.S. State Residents A chart listing the nicknames of U.S. state residents.		Declaration of Independence The text of the Declaration of Independence, including a brief description of the document and...
Emancipation Proclamation The text of the Emancipation Proclamation.		Pilgrim Fact Cards The Pilgrim Fact Cards were designed to be used with the Pilgrim Study Unit, but are a valuable...
Olympics and Politics Use this chart to learn how politics have affected and influenced the Olympics.		The History of Columbus Day A brief article about Columbus Day.
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Read the full text of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. This resource is a great...		Planning for the Voyage - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 1 of 7) Students will be able to identify the reasons the Pilgrims came to the North America.
Ancestry of U.S. Population by Rank, 2001 A chart listing the self-reported ancestry of U.S. residents, according to the 2000 census.		Choosing Plymouth - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 3 of 7) Students will learn about Colonial times and the factors that determined the Pilgrims settling...
Reading Games Students participate in reading games and enhance their reading abilities at the same time.		Aboard the Mayflower - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 2 of 7) Present this lesson plan to help students understand the hardships endured by the Pilgrims and...