The Declaration of Independence today serves as one of the nation's most treasured symbols. The Declaration of Independence represents the moment at which the United States of America was born and embodies the reasons for its birth. This teacher's manual is designed to provide teachers with materials and activities to foster students'…

This manual is intended to help teachers promote the study and understanding of World War II and the future National World War II Memorial. The manual contains activities in history, science, mathematics, language arts, and art. For each grade level, the manual includes readings, discussion questions, activities, and portfolio projects that are…

As the United States approaches the bicentennial of the Meriwether Lewis and William Clark expedition, it is critical to embark on a voyage of recovery to help restore the Missouri River to some of its original prominence and splendor. The mission of the Missouri River Project is to emphasize the role of the Missouri River in the physical…

The 200th Anniversary of the White House provides a creative spring board for studying history through a variety of disciplines. Art, music, geography, literature, and language arts curriculum requirements can be integrated into different eras of White House history. For each grade level, this teacher's manual includes readings, discussion…

This teacher's manual introduces educators to the History Channel's, "Save Our Sounds" project, a part of "Save Our History" project. The manual features the multilayered story of the U.S. recorded sound heritage. The manual provides opportunities for team teaching and enrichment studies in history, social studies, music,…