Advanced Search: Resources

1. American History Classroom

   Format(s): Website

   Articles (and audio versions) with lesson plans on American history, produced by the Voice of America.

2. U.S. Department of the Treasury Lesson Plans

   Format(s): Website

   Here teachers can find lesson plans on coins, currency, money math lessons, and fact sheets.

3. United States Population Lesson Plans

   Format(s): Website

   Reference materials, lesson plans, and comprehensive fact sheets provided by the U.S. Census Website.

4. Wordmaster

   Format(s): Website

   Readings and corresponding podcasts on American English usage, produced by Voice of America.

5. Stories about the USA

   Format(s): Text, Video, Website

   Short vignettes on American Life, with video, audio and written materials, produced by Voice of America.

6. Smithsonian Folkways: Tools for Teaching

   Format(s): Website

   Looking for more ways to use music to teach? Check out the Smithsonian Folkways website that has a section called “Tools for Teaching” with free lessons and activities for the classroom.

7. National Archives Educator Page

   Format(s): Website

   The National Archives Educator Page provides activities, exhibits, and professional development for teachers.

8. Smithsonian for Educators

   Format(s): Website

   Links to educator pages from the Smithsonian museums such as the American Art Museum and the Portrait Gallery.

9. United States Population Information

   Format(s): Text, Website

   Reference materials, lesson plans, and comprehensive fact sheets provided by the U.S. Census Website.

10. Stories about American Life

    Format(s): Text, Website

    Special English news stories about American life, produced by Voice of America, written for English language learners.

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