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CNN Student News is CNN's contribution to middle and high school students providing it's vast resources, creating news and news-based curriculum content for the classroom.
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CNN's online hub for the latest in breaking news for politics, current events, and world news.
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Mediacom GED Connection provides "Learning - To Go!" On Demand
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Eric Langhorst’s blog about using technology, including podcasts, to teach American history.
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History.com featured topic site includes videos, speeches, photo galleries, and interactives for Black History Month.
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Spanish-language site for History Channel includes a This Day in History feature as well as many pages exploring world history.
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HISTORY commemorates September 11, 2001 with several original programs that capture the experiences of those who lived through 9/11.
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Takes a look at this particularly American celebration, including how New York was the first state to officially declare a day of Thanksgiving, and how President Lincoln first made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863. It also explores period accounts and art that bring Thanksgiving celebrations through the centuries to life, and find out the origins of traditions like the Macy's parade.
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Round-up of resources for Women's History Month includes video clips, photo galleries, links to additional resources, and topics of interest such as famous firsts in American women's history and American women in World War II.
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The civil rights movement told through the small, personal stories of the men, women, and children who lived through this turbulent time.
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Explore the origins of this traditional American holiday, fun facts, turducken, and much more.
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In honor of the 10th Anniversary of September 11, 2001, MTV Act and Figment.com team up to sponsor writing contest on “confronting tolerance.”
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This contest invites 5-8 graders to submit short essays about a significant historical item they have discovered.
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Series broadcasts from presidential libraries and profiles American presidents with archival footage and expert guests.
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This website celebrates Black History Month with content featuring biographies, photo galleries & more!
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This documentary looks at the September 11th disaster through the stories surrounding the personal artifacts found in the debris of the World Trade Center.
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CNN Student News Black History Month Quiz #2
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CNN Student News from A to Z Blog
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Nickelodeon stars recite poems about famous black Americans.
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This C-SPAN video features female senators participating in a breakfast discussion moderated by Ms. Cokie Roberts. Topics included the number of female senators, support among the women, being working mothers, and career tracks for female politicians.
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American History TV presents a special series of interviews with people who were at the White House, US Capitol, the Pentagon—and in the skies above Washington on September 11, 2011.
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This documentary focuses on the people, ideas, and events that built our nation, covering 400 years of American history from the rigors of linking the continent by wagon trails to the transcontinental railway, the engineering of steel-structured buildings and through to landing on the moon.
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Printable activities, recipes, and suggestions for family books & dvds to teach Black History from Nick Jr.
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Resources to celebrate Black History Month & teach students about influential African American leaders.
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In this C-SPAN video, President Bush and the first lady welcome an audience of women dignitaries to celebrate Women's History Month and International Women's Day.
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The Smithsonian Channel celebrates Black History Month with programs that highlight Martin Luther King Jr, the Greensboro Four and black aviators.
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CNN Student News quiz on the origins of Black History Month.
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To celebrate Women's History Month, here are programs & resources highlighting women who have shaped our world.
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CNN Student News is offering a wide variety of content focused on Black History Month. There will be special show segments on the People and Places in Black History throughout February as well as an interactive quiz on Black History.
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TV One celebrates Black History Month with special movies and programming, including the premiere of The Black List.
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Series features fast-paced games incorporating history, math, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, culture, and nature.
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Compelling profiles, study guides & videos of famous figures including Mark Twain, Sylvia Plath, Edgar Allan Poe, others.
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History Classroom allows users to try and answer a sampling of questions from the U.S. citizenship test or the full test with 96 questions about U.S. history, civics, and government.
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On this History website, you can explore interactive photos, videos and hear audio clips about Ellis Island.
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This History web resource explores how presidential elections have evolved from the founding fathers to today's commanders-in-chief.
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CNN's Schools of Thought blog covers education from a variety of perspectives.
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History website chronicles the key points in the Civil Rights movement.
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Video clip explores on of America's favorite summer pastimes: barbecue!
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This History.com round-up includes interactive features, video, and more; all exploring the assassination of Lincoln.
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History.com roundup of resources on Martin Luther King Jr.
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Online round-up of History.com presidential resources.
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This History.com round-up explores Veteran's Day with video clips, including one from the First Lady, photo galleries, and interactive features.
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Online round-up explores the historical and cultural significance of the holiday celebrating the Mexican army's victory over France.
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This three-part History Classroom documentary follows the footsteps of the millions of people who entered America through this legendary gateway.
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History.com pulls together resources such as Presidential Fun Facts and White House: Deconstructed alongside video clips, timelines, and more.
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History.com featured topic explores this iconic symbol of Rome.
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A fun and informative website that includes interactive maps and quizzes, historical data, and more, about the 50 states.
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The story of seven African Americans who deserved the Medal of Honor for their valor during WWII, but who only recently received their medals.
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Video clip from Linda Ellerbee's Nick News discusses whether or not we need Black History Month.
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To help students experience their town’s incredible role in history, Chuck Estep created virtual field trips.
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Biography.com round-up for Women's History Month includes and interactive timeline, an origin of women's history quiz, quotes, and female firsts.
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Online round-up of videos, related events and topics, and resources from History.com that explore the Gold Rush.
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This two-part documentary examines how every state's shape reveals unique geography, politics, and history.
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This documentary focuses on the history and significance of Cindo de Mayo. Featuring interviews with scholars and primary sources, this program explores the true story behind the day of Mexican independence and also examines the way the holiday has been celebrated and remembered worldwide.
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From Santa Claus to the Christmass tree, this is an enchanting look at some of the most beloved holiday traditions.
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Profiles the trailblazing women who were inventing back even before women were allowed to hold patents.
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Using primary sources, reenactments, and expert analysis, this program explains the premises for moving west and dissects the myths of the 19th century American frontier.
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This two-part program explores the process to become a U.S. citizen through stories of struggle and success as well as interviews with notable naturalized citizens.
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This film chronicles Jefferson's complicated life and legacy through interviews with historians and scholars.
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Cokie Roberts chronicles the adventures and contributions of numerous women to key events in American history.
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History interactive lets users explore General Sherman's march through the south during the Civil War.
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Video clips, photo galleries, and more explore the life of the frontiersman and congressman.
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Video clips, photo galleries, and related resources of the three-day battle that proved to be crucial for a Union victory.
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History.com round-up of video clips, speeches, and related media for Lewis & Clark and their expedition.
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This online roundup explores the infamous sinking of the White Star Line ship. It includes an interactive timeline and route map of the voyage.
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Explore the Scandinavians who took to the sea to seek their fortunes elsewhere through an interactive game, videos, and photos.
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The fascinating and bizarre tale of the plot to steal Lincoln's remains and hold them for ransom.
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This History Classroom program examines the biggest and bloodiest battle of the Civil War and probes the war's impact on the citizens of Gettysburg.
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This History Classroom documentary examines the weapons, clothing, transportation, and tools employed on the Civil War's western front.
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This History Classroom documentary examines the improvements in weapons, sea power, transportation, troop conveyance, food processing, medical care, and telecommunications during the Civil War.
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This History Classroom program examines how Sherman's destruction of the South laid the foundation for a new generation of warfare.
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Follows the career of the legendary Confederate raider and visits the ship's final resting place at the bottom of the English Channel.
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History Classroom program traces the history of America's highest office from the Revolution to the 2004 presidential campaign.
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This program explores the engineering successes in ancient Greece, such as the Tunnel of Samos and the Parthenon.
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This program explores the natural wonder that is nearly 300 miles long and over a mile deep.
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This program details the remarkable engineering feats that set Rome apart from the rest of the ancient world.
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This two-part documentary spotlights the Tuskegee Airmen and how they broke racial barriers and challenged stereotypes by serving their country in World War II.
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CNN Student News presented program segments during Women’s History Month. Corresponding curriculum is available.
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This History web round-up includes videos, photo galleries, and links to related people, groups, topics, and events that explore the history and culture of Mexico.
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History website highlights the key moments between Libya and the West with video clips and a chronological listing of events.
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Round-up of History resources on the Civil War includes video clips, articles, photo galleries, and more.
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History website explores how oil became the dominant fuel of the 20th century through video clips and articles.