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1. American History Classroom

   Format(s): Website

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

2. Caleb

   In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): Text

   Caleb talks about his school trip to Disney World.

3. 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.

4. United States Population Lesson Plans

   Format(s): Website

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

5. Wordmaster

   Format(s): Website

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

6. 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.

7. Article with Activity: Free Speech - It is a Guarantee in America

   In: VOA Articles with Activities Format(s): Video, Website

   Activities for learning English. Listen to the article and read along. Then test your vocabulary with activities and exercises.

8. Peace Corps World Wise Schools

   In: Peace Corps Teacher Training Resources Format(s): Website

   Educators use these materials to teach subjects as varied as language arts, social studies, geography, environmental education, and international economics.

9. 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.

10. National Endowment for the Arts

    Format(s): Text, Website, Image / Poster / Maps

    Arts have an important place in American Culture. Visit the National Endowment for the Arts website to learn how national, state, and local governments in the U.S. partner with nonprofit agencies to provide quality arts programming throughout the country.

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