| Lexington and Concord: A Historical Interpretation Lesson |
| Lesson plan has students analyze historical images depicting Lexington and Concord and interpret the events there through different perspectives using a graphic organizer. Includes background information, full-color images of primary sources, and a student worksheet. Targets grades 6-9. |
| Provider: National Museum of American History |
| Grade(s): 4–8, 9–12 |
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| Maritime Nation 1800-1850 |
| Section of the online exhibit On the Water: Stories from Maritime America focused on the maritime history of the United States during the first half of the nineteenth century. Learn how shipbuilders, mariners, and maritime merchants helped the new nation defend itself and grow. Topics covered are the roles that privateers played during the American Revolution and the War of 1812, immigration, early steam travel and coastal shipping in the Atlantic Ocean, the California Gold Rush, and the life-saving technology that was used to rescue the victims of shipwrecks. |
| Provider: National Museum of American History |
| Grade(s): 4–8, 9–12 |
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| Young America Lesson Plan: George Washington |
| In this lesson, students use a combination of artwork, everyday objects, and primary sources to learn about George Washington’s life and leadership during and after the American Revolution. |
| Provider: Smithsonian American Art Museum |
| State Standards: View state standards for this resource |
| Grade(s): 4–8 |
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| Treasures of American History: Spanish Version |
| Downloadable transcript of the online exhibit Treasures of American History in Spanish. The topics included in the exhibition are: creativity and innovation, American biography, national challenges and American identity. |
| Provider: National Museum of American History |
| Grade(s): General audience |
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| A Letter From George Washington |
| Online exhibit examining a letter from George Washington to Dr. David Stuart of the Virginia legislature. This letter describes many of Washington’s views on current events and the direction of the Nation. Includes a transcript of the letter and contextual information for highlighted sections of the letter. |
| Provider: National Museum of American History |
| Grade(s): All grades |
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| Binding the Nation |
| Online exhibit devoted to early history of mail service from pre-Revolutionary America through the end of the 19th century. Includes sections on newspapers, westward expansion, the Civil War, and the Pony Express. Includes key objects, related links, and an exhibit video, |
| Provider: National Postal Museum |
| State Standards: View state standards for this resource |
| Grade(s): General audience |
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| Clues Within These Walls |
| Online exhibit focusing on the methods historians and curators used to learn about a historical house in Massachusetts. Shows how to use primary source documents, photographs, and architectural clues to learn about the history of a house and its occupants. |
| Provider: National Museum of American History |
| Grade(s): 4–8, 9–12 |
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| Federalism to Jacksonian Democracy |
| Portion of the "Land and Landscape" module focusing on the influence of land ownership and the evolution of American civic ideas as seen through landscape. |
| Provider: Smithsonian American Art Museum |
| State Standards: View state standards for this resource |
| Grade(s): PreK–3, 4–8, 9–12 |
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| First Person Account: Lydia Post |
| Video about Lydia Minturn Post, a Long Island patriot, expressing her fear that the American Revolution will fail. In this historical recreation, Lydia discusses the disparities between the British and Colonial forces and the true meaning behind the colonists will to fight. This video accompanies The Price of Freedom: Americans at War online exhibit and is meant for use with the “General George Washington, Military leader” lesson plan. Targets grades 2-12. |
| Provider: National Museum of American History |
| Grade(s): All grades |
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| General George Washington, Military Leader |
| Lesson plan using artifacts and a historical letter to discuss George Washington's leadership during the War of Independence and the qualities of great leaders. Includes background information, full-color primary sources, and a transcript of a letter about George Washington written by his officers. Targets grades 2-6. |
| Provider: National Museum of American History |
| Grade(s): PreK–3, 4–8 |
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