I always enjoyed learning about early American history. It was one of those classes where I felt transported to another time where life was so different (yet simple) compared to today. This time in particular, 1607-1776, our nation was coming into its own, with the forming of the thirteen colonies and the eventual Declaration of Independence. If you teach this subject, I hope you'll find these resources helpful.
10 Interactive 13 Colonies Maps- from Mr. Nussbaum's site
13 Originals: Founding the American Colonies
A to Z Teacher Stuff- lesson plans and printables on colonial America
America During the Age of the Revolution- timeline covers 1764-1775
10 Interactive 13 Colonies Maps- from Mr. Nussbaum's site
13 Originals: Founding the American Colonies
A to Z Teacher Stuff- lesson plans and printables on colonial America
America During the Age of the Revolution- timeline covers 1764-1775
American Memory- photographs, manuscripts. rare books, maps, recorded sound and movies
The American Revolution- interactive lessons for K-8
American Revolution Resources- from the Library of Congress
The American Revolution and its Era- maps and charts of North America and the West Indies
The American Revolution Center- "a living memorial to the American Revolution and its enduring legacy."
American Revolution Crossword Puzzle- from New York Times Learning Network
American Revolution Timeline
America's Story- children's site from the Library of Congress
Archiving Early America- primary source materials include portraits from original newspapers, maps, writings, and music.The American Revolution- interactive lessons for K-8
American Revolution Resources- from the Library of Congress
The American Revolution and its Era- maps and charts of North America and the West Indies
The American Revolution Center- "a living memorial to the American Revolution and its enduring legacy."
American Revolution Crossword Puzzle- from New York Times Learning Network
American Revolution Timeline
America's Story- children's site from the Library of Congress
The Battle of Bunker Hill- Massachusetts Historical Society's web exhibition
Ben Franklin and His Inventions
Betsy Ross: Her Life-biography of the woman who sewed the American flag
Biographies of the Founding Fathers
Chart of the Thirteen Original Colonies- from About.com
Civil Rights News and Information- i.e. affirmative action, hate crimes, voting rights etc.
Colonial America Rare Maps CollectionColonial America Resources- lessons and printables cover grades K-12
Colonial Currency
Colonial House- Behind the scenes of this PBS movie, with lesson plans, audio and video and a section of resources.
Colonial Life in Early America- from Kid info; covers clothing, currency, economy, education and much more
Colonial Newspapers
Colonial Williamsburg- official site
Colonization and Settlement- resources form the Library of Congress
Daily Life in the Colonies- from the PBS website, Liberty! The American Revolution.
The Declaration of Independence
Digital History- extensive site has multimedia, primary sources, historic newspapers, interactive time line and so much more!Colonial Currency
Colonial House- Behind the scenes of this PBS movie, with lesson plans, audio and video and a section of resources.
Colonial Life in Early America- from Kid info; covers clothing, currency, economy, education and much more
Colonial Newspapers
Colonial Williamsburg- official site
Colonization and Settlement- resources form the Library of Congress
Daily Life in the Colonies- from the PBS website, Liberty! The American Revolution.
The Declaration of Independence
Early America's Digital Archive- covers 1492-1820
Eyewitness to History -history through eyes of the ones who lived it
Fifty States- this site allows you to access the home page for each state, including the state bird, tree, flower, flag, car license plate and state song.
Historical Documents- University of Oklahoma College of Law's site contains documents from pre-colonial times to the present. Also has a guide to American flags.
History of Jamestown
Mapping Colonial New England: Looking at the Landscape- from NEH
The Mayflower Compact
Mayflower History- includes Pilgrim history, the Mayflower passenger list, Mayflower genealogy
NeoK12- quizzes and videos on the American Revolution
An Outline of American History- first chapter is on colonial America
Paul Revere Virtual Museum
Pilgrim Hall Museum- explains the Pilgrim story, including Thanksgiving
The Real Pocahontas- compares the real Pocahontas with the movie character
Revolutionary War Animated
Revolutionary War Biographies
The Road to Independence Simulation- webquest written by students
Salem Witch Hunt- interactive from National Geographic
TeacherVision- printables and lessons on colonial America; covers grades K-12
United States History Timeline- covers all years, including a timeline of the American Revolution
United States History Timeline- covers all years, including a timeline of the American Revolution
United States Newspapers- covers 1700s; from the Library of Congress collection
Virtual Jamestown- ongoing teaching and learning project
Virtual Marching Tour of the American Revolution
What Do You Think Ben Meant?- words of wisdom from Ben Franklin
Witches and Witchcraft in New England and Salem- list of resources from About.com
Words and Deeds in American History- chronological listing
Virtual Jamestown- ongoing teaching and learning project
Virtual Marching Tour of the American Revolution
What Do You Think Ben Meant?- words of wisdom from Ben Franklin
Witches and Witchcraft in New England and Salem- list of resources from About.com
Words and Deeds in American History- chronological listing
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