American History: Comprehensive
ODE New Learning Standards: Social Studies
New state learning standards, which must be fully implemented by the 2014-2015 school year
Academic American
An online textbook with links to documents and other resources
America: The Story of US
Site to complement the History Channel's series, America: The Story of Us; includes video clips, teacher's guide, episode guides, and activities
A Biography of America (Annenberg)
Videos, maps, timelines, and links for 26 eras in American history
Bill of Rights in Action (CRF)
Many lessons on U.S. history, world history, and government from Bill of Rights in Action, CRF's quarterly curricular newsletter; continuously adding to this archive.
The Century: America's Time
An episode guide to the Peter Jennings fifteen-part series on America in the Twentieth Century.
Digital History
Online textbook with abundant sources; from the University of Houston
Digital History Reader
Presents key events in U.S. and European history in the format of self-contained modules; students learn by exploring the data presented, evaluating conflicting accounts or interpretations, and developing their own conclusions based on the evidence provided
Edsitement (NEH) Advanced Placement Lesson Plans
Lessons designed to teach the content and skills required of students who are enrolled in AP U.S. History. The lessons are challenging, yet engaging. They draw on a wide range of primary and secondary sources in all media including audio clips and images as well as interactive maps and timelines.
Famous American Trials
Numerous resources related to more than 70 famous trials, mostly in American history; from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Primary sources, podcasts, historians' perspectives, articles, lesson plans, maps, and more
History News Network
George Mason University's site offers articles that link history with contemporary issues and events
Investigating US History
Lesson plan modules from the City University of New York
National Museum of American History
The Smithsonian Museum of American History includes a link to educational resources
The Price of Freedom: Americans at War
The Smithsonian Museum of American History provides text, images, and video for every major conflict from the Revolutionary War to the modern day
Reading Like a Historian
From Stanford History Education Group, this site engages students in historical inquiry; each lesson revolves around a central historical question and features sets of primary documents modified for groups of students with diverse reading skills and abilities
U.S. History: Pre-Columbian to the New Millenium
Online textbook with numerous links to web resources
Voting America: US Politics, 1840-2008
Allows for election comparisons across time and other variables; includes different types of interactive maps
Ohio and Local History Resources
Encyclopedia of Cleveland History
Online encyclopedia of Cleveland's history, sponsored by Case Western Reserve University and the Western Reserve Historical Society
Green Historical Society
Green's own local history society; a partner with Green High School in offering a local history research scholarship
Medina County Historical Society
Medina County Historical Society home page
Hale Farm & Village
Hale Farm & Village, located in the Cuyahoga Valley near Bath, Ohio, is an outdoor living history museum and a premier collection and property of Western Reserve Historical Society; daily mid-19th century life is depicted through dozens of historic structures, farm animals, heritage gardens and artisan demonstrations such as candle-making, blacksmithing, sawmilling, and hearth cooking
Western Reserve Historical Society
Western Reserve Historical Society inspires people to discover the American experience by exploring the tangible history of Northeast Ohio
Presidential History
General
The Living Room Candidate
Offers campaign commercial videos and other resources for every presidential race from 1952 to the present
Presidents of the United States
Comprehensive site with links to information about every US president
That Man in the White House
Historian H.W. Brands offers a series of video lectures on the American presidency
The Presidents
Video (approx. 45:00 each); History Channel series chronicles the personal lives and legacies of each American president, from Washington to Bush; Washington to Monroe; JQ Adams to Polk; Taylor to Lincoln; A Johnson to Arthur; Cleveland to Taft; Wilson to FD Roosevelt; Truman to Ford; Carter to GW Bush
George Washington
Discover the Real George Washington
An interactive timeline with short videos and other important information from the life of George Washington
Ohio George Washington Wired
Blog provides resources relating to George Washington
George Washington Digital Encyclopedia
An online encyclopedia of all things Washington, from Mount Vernon
Other Presidents
Theodore Roosevelt and the River of Doubt
Video (about 15:00 each); from the Library of Congress, silent archival footage of TR's journey down the River of Doubt: Part I; Part II
Truman
Movie (2:10:00), HBO Films movie tells the story of Harry Truman's life and presidency, starring Gary Sinise
Slavery and the African-American Experience
Africans in America
PBS site provides an historical narrative, resources, and a teacher's guide for each of four eras of African slavery in America: 1450 to 1865
The Great Migration
Tells the story of the Great Migration using the paintings of Jacob Lawrence
Jim Crow History
Resources for studying segregation, from the 1870s to the 1950s
What Was Jim Crow?
Essay describes the Jim Crow system with numerous examples of Jim Crow "etiquette"
Race: The Power of an Illusion
From PBS, resources and readings about "race" in society, science, and history
What is Race?
Article analyzes the biological and historical concepts of "race"
Without Sanctuary: Lynching in America
Site includes (horrific) images of lynching, a movie, and a forum
Washington v. Du Bois
Video (6:00); amateur documentary compares the lives and philosophies of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois
Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism
Site accompanies James Loewen's book
Republicans and Civil Rights
History of Republican support for civil rights legislation
Women's History
Cult of Domesticity
Article summarizes the Cult of Domesticity and its role in 19th century American life; Lesson plan uses documents to explore how the Cult of Domesticity both oppressed and empowered women
Beauty, Virtue & Vice: Images of Women in 19c American Prints
Includes depictions of beauty, religion, slavery, public life, and the Cult of True Womanhood
History of American Women
Blog offers short biographies of American women in three categories: Colonial, American Revolution, 19th Century
Suffrage Songs
Audio clips of several suffrage songs from the Washington State Historical Society
Suffrage Songs and Verses
Lyrics of several suffrage songs by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Iron-Jawed Angels
From Time Classroom, an 8-page magazine insert about the movie, "Iron-Jawed Angels;" opens in PDF
The Pill
From PBS American Experience, resources about the birth control pill and its effects on American women and society
Primary Sources
Art
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Resources and lesson plans for studying history through American art
Picturing America
Lesson plans to complement the painting series
Reading Portraits
Guide to "reading" and analyzing portraiture
Documents
50 Core Documents (TeachingAmericanHistory.org - Ashbrook Center at Ashland University)
Teaching resources for 50 core documents from American history
AMDOCS
Hundreds of primary source documents for the study of American history
American Memory
Thousands of primary source materials from the Library of Congress
American Notes: Travels in America
American Notes: Travels in America, 1750-1920 comprises 253 published narratives by Americans and foreign visitors recounting their travels in the colonies and the United States and their observations and opinions about American peoples, places, and society from about 1750 to 1920; from American Memory
American Rhetoric
Audio clips of the top 100 speeches of the modern era
The Avalon Project
Thousands of primary source documents, in various collections, from Yale University
Battle Lines: Letters from America's Wars
Online exhibition of letters and audio, created by the Gilder Lehrman Institute and the Legacy Project, features correspondence from over 200 years of American conflicts, ranging from the Revolution to the war in Iraq
Document Library (Teaching American History)
Links to letters, speeches, documents, web sites, books, and articles on signifcant people and events in American political thought and history; sorted by eras of history and areas of government
Internet Modern History Sourcebook
Thousands of primary source documents, in various subcategories, from Fordham University
National Archives (NARA)
Numerous primary source materials, including teachers' resources and lesson plans
The Pop History Dig
Explores the historical impact of pop culture, including art, literature, film, music, television, advertising, celebrities, and more; searchable by decade
Primary Source Sets
Classroom-ready primary source sets from the Library of Congress
Primary Source Workshops in American History (Annenberg)
Workshops include videos, activities, and primary source documents; topics include the Virginia Company; Common Sense; Lowell System; Emancipation; Cans, Coal, and Corporations; the Census; Disease; Korea and the Cold War
Using Primary Sources in the Classroom
Articles and activities to help teachers use primary sources with their students, from the National Archives
Maps
Demographic Chartbook
Graphics and maps portraying the demographic history of the United States, as shown by the decennial census of population, from 1790 to 2000
Growth of a Nation Animated Map
Animated video details the territorial growth of the United States from 1789 to present
Google Earth Map Tours
Includes tours of Pre-Columbian sites, Revolutionary War, Lewis and Clark, Indian removal, path to Civil War, National Park system, World War II battles, Civil Rights events, Vietnam conflicts (overseas and domestic), 20th century power grid
Historic Aerials
View actual aerial photographs of any location from the 1950s to the present
Mapping History
Designed to provide interactive and animated representations of fundamental historical problems and/or illustrations of historical events, developments, and dynamics
National Atlas
Printable maps include climate maps, congressional districts, presidential elections, territorial acquisitions, and more
Philadelphia Map
An interactive map of late eighteenth-century Philadelphia
United States Historical Maps
Various US historical maps from the University of Texas
Manifest Destiny: The Story of the US Told in 141 Maps
An interactive website that uses 141 maps, from the Declaration of Independence to the present, to teach American history
Music
American Popular Music before 1900
Links to resources about popular songs in American history; links for 20c songs at the bottom of page
Protest Music (Independent Lens)
Audio clips of protest songs from various eras of American history
Lift Every Voice: Music in American Life
Includes images and audio clips, with themes of Ballads, Hymns & Spirituals, Patriotic Odes, Minstrels & Musicals, Protest Songs, and Virginiana
M.U.S.I.C.
Resources for using popular songs in the classroom, including "The Story Behind the Song," an interdisciplinary song lyric reference guide; a database of over 3,000 songs
Popular Songs in American History
Tunes, lyrics, information, historical background, and links for nearly 200 songs in American history, organized by era; most are before 1900
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Lesson plans and other resources
Song of America
Resources related to 250 years of American song
Song Facts
Provides facts for nearly 200 songs with historical references or meanings
Voices Across Time
Helps teachers use songs as primary sources to teach history; includes teacher's guides, lesson plans, and other resources
American Harpsichord Music
Video/music (50:00); Eighteenth-century harpsichord music
Political Cartoons
Harper's Weekly
Political cartoons from Harper's Weekly, 1857 to 1912
Videos
American Experience
Links to all American Experience films, including those currently available to be viewed online
FedFlix
National Archives site offers historic films from the United States Government
History and Movies
Organized lists of movies from each historical era
US History Scene
Digital resources from acclaimed historians
Miscellaneous
The Top 100 Most Influential Americans
The Atlantic ranks the 100 most influential Americans; would make for a good debate or an activity in which students can make their own lists and compare
Food History
The history of food; includes lesson plans, recipes, a timeline, and more
Measuring Worth
Compare currency values over time, from 1774 to present day, using several different measures and indicators
Why Study History?
Article explains the benefits of studying history; from the American Historical Association (AHA)
Holidays
The Real Story of Thanksgiving
Video (3 segments of approx. 15:00 each); From the History Channel, an explanation of the history, myths, and traditions that have come to shape our modern Thanksgiving celebration [Part 2; Part 3]
Teaching American History
What is History? Why Study History?
Why Study History?
Video (3:20); Set to Coldplay's "Viva La Vida," uses images and videos to highlight several reasons why the study of history is important
Why Study History?
Essay from the American Historical Association (1998)
Miscellaneous Resources
Best of History Websites
Provides links to the best US history sites on the Web
Beyond the Bubble
Resources for creating history assessments beyond the standard multiple-choice question; assessing 21st century skills with Library of Congress documents
Discovery Education
Videos for classroom use; formerly United Streaming
DocsTeach
The National Archives offers ready-to-use tools for teaching with documents; use already-made lessons or create your own
Free Technology for Teachers
A blog that links to free technology and online resources for teachers
History Channel Videos
The History Channel's video library provides a list of short videos (most 2 to 5 minutes), sorted by topic
History Matters
Guide to web resources and other useful materials for teaching US history
The Historical Society
A blog devoted to history for the academy and beyond
Lies My Teacher Told Me
Video (59:00); historian and author James Loewen discusses his popular book that challenges the way history is taught
Social Studies and History Teacher's Blog
A blog that connects social studies teachers to resources
TeacherServe
Essays for teaching select topics in American history, organized in three broad categories: Divining America (religion), Nature Transformed (environment), Freedom's Story (African American literature and history)
Teaching American History
From the Center for History and New Media; contains resources and lesson plans for five themes: Creating a More Perfect Community, Peopling the American Past, Foundations of US History, Conflict and Consensus, and Defining Us
Teaching American History (University of Nebraska)
Teaching History
Designed to help K–12 history teachers access history content, teaching strategies, resources, and research; sponsored by the Center for History and New Media (CHNM) and the US Department of Education
US History Teachers Blog
Connects teachers to online content and technology resources
Using Primary Sources in the Classroom
Articles and activities to help teachers use primary sources with their students, from the National Archives
Articles for Teaching History Thematically
NCSS; Social Studies School Service
Teaching AP US History
History Addict
Teacher site
AP Central (College Board)
AP US History coursge home page from the College Board
ODE New Learning Standards: Social Studies
New state learning standards, which must be fully implemented by the 2014-2015 school year
Academic American
An online textbook with links to documents and other resources
America: The Story of US
Site to complement the History Channel's series, America: The Story of Us; includes video clips, teacher's guide, episode guides, and activities
A Biography of America (Annenberg)
Videos, maps, timelines, and links for 26 eras in American history
Bill of Rights in Action (CRF)
Many lessons on U.S. history, world history, and government from Bill of Rights in Action, CRF's quarterly curricular newsletter; continuously adding to this archive.
The Century: America's Time
An episode guide to the Peter Jennings fifteen-part series on America in the Twentieth Century.
Digital History
Online textbook with abundant sources; from the University of Houston
Digital History Reader
Presents key events in U.S. and European history in the format of self-contained modules; students learn by exploring the data presented, evaluating conflicting accounts or interpretations, and developing their own conclusions based on the evidence provided
Edsitement (NEH) Advanced Placement Lesson Plans
Lessons designed to teach the content and skills required of students who are enrolled in AP U.S. History. The lessons are challenging, yet engaging. They draw on a wide range of primary and secondary sources in all media including audio clips and images as well as interactive maps and timelines.
Famous American Trials
Numerous resources related to more than 70 famous trials, mostly in American history; from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Primary sources, podcasts, historians' perspectives, articles, lesson plans, maps, and more
History News Network
George Mason University's site offers articles that link history with contemporary issues and events
Investigating US History
Lesson plan modules from the City University of New York
National Museum of American History
The Smithsonian Museum of American History includes a link to educational resources
The Price of Freedom: Americans at War
The Smithsonian Museum of American History provides text, images, and video for every major conflict from the Revolutionary War to the modern day
Reading Like a Historian
From Stanford History Education Group, this site engages students in historical inquiry; each lesson revolves around a central historical question and features sets of primary documents modified for groups of students with diverse reading skills and abilities
U.S. History: Pre-Columbian to the New Millenium
Online textbook with numerous links to web resources
Voting America: US Politics, 1840-2008
Allows for election comparisons across time and other variables; includes different types of interactive maps
Ohio and Local History Resources
Encyclopedia of Cleveland History
Online encyclopedia of Cleveland's history, sponsored by Case Western Reserve University and the Western Reserve Historical Society
Green Historical Society
Green's own local history society; a partner with Green High School in offering a local history research scholarship
Medina County Historical Society
Medina County Historical Society home page
Hale Farm & Village
Hale Farm & Village, located in the Cuyahoga Valley near Bath, Ohio, is an outdoor living history museum and a premier collection and property of Western Reserve Historical Society; daily mid-19th century life is depicted through dozens of historic structures, farm animals, heritage gardens and artisan demonstrations such as candle-making, blacksmithing, sawmilling, and hearth cooking
Western Reserve Historical Society
Western Reserve Historical Society inspires people to discover the American experience by exploring the tangible history of Northeast Ohio
Presidential History
General
The Living Room Candidate
Offers campaign commercial videos and other resources for every presidential race from 1952 to the present
Presidents of the United States
Comprehensive site with links to information about every US president
That Man in the White House
Historian H.W. Brands offers a series of video lectures on the American presidency
The Presidents
Video (approx. 45:00 each); History Channel series chronicles the personal lives and legacies of each American president, from Washington to Bush; Washington to Monroe; JQ Adams to Polk; Taylor to Lincoln; A Johnson to Arthur; Cleveland to Taft; Wilson to FD Roosevelt; Truman to Ford; Carter to GW Bush
George Washington
Discover the Real George Washington
An interactive timeline with short videos and other important information from the life of George Washington
Ohio George Washington Wired
Blog provides resources relating to George Washington
George Washington Digital Encyclopedia
An online encyclopedia of all things Washington, from Mount Vernon
Other Presidents
Theodore Roosevelt and the River of Doubt
Video (about 15:00 each); from the Library of Congress, silent archival footage of TR's journey down the River of Doubt: Part I; Part II
Truman
Movie (2:10:00), HBO Films movie tells the story of Harry Truman's life and presidency, starring Gary Sinise
Slavery and the African-American Experience
Africans in America
PBS site provides an historical narrative, resources, and a teacher's guide for each of four eras of African slavery in America: 1450 to 1865
The Great Migration
Tells the story of the Great Migration using the paintings of Jacob Lawrence
Jim Crow History
Resources for studying segregation, from the 1870s to the 1950s
What Was Jim Crow?
Essay describes the Jim Crow system with numerous examples of Jim Crow "etiquette"
Race: The Power of an Illusion
From PBS, resources and readings about "race" in society, science, and history
What is Race?
Article analyzes the biological and historical concepts of "race"
Without Sanctuary: Lynching in America
Site includes (horrific) images of lynching, a movie, and a forum
Washington v. Du Bois
Video (6:00); amateur documentary compares the lives and philosophies of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois
Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism
Site accompanies James Loewen's book
Republicans and Civil Rights
History of Republican support for civil rights legislation
Women's History
Cult of Domesticity
Article summarizes the Cult of Domesticity and its role in 19th century American life; Lesson plan uses documents to explore how the Cult of Domesticity both oppressed and empowered women
Beauty, Virtue & Vice: Images of Women in 19c American Prints
Includes depictions of beauty, religion, slavery, public life, and the Cult of True Womanhood
History of American Women
Blog offers short biographies of American women in three categories: Colonial, American Revolution, 19th Century
Suffrage Songs
Audio clips of several suffrage songs from the Washington State Historical Society
Suffrage Songs and Verses
Lyrics of several suffrage songs by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Iron-Jawed Angels
From Time Classroom, an 8-page magazine insert about the movie, "Iron-Jawed Angels;" opens in PDF
The Pill
From PBS American Experience, resources about the birth control pill and its effects on American women and society
Primary Sources
Art
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Resources and lesson plans for studying history through American art
Picturing America
Lesson plans to complement the painting series
Reading Portraits
Guide to "reading" and analyzing portraiture
Documents
50 Core Documents (TeachingAmericanHistory.org - Ashbrook Center at Ashland University)
Teaching resources for 50 core documents from American history
AMDOCS
Hundreds of primary source documents for the study of American history
American Memory
Thousands of primary source materials from the Library of Congress
American Notes: Travels in America
American Notes: Travels in America, 1750-1920 comprises 253 published narratives by Americans and foreign visitors recounting their travels in the colonies and the United States and their observations and opinions about American peoples, places, and society from about 1750 to 1920; from American Memory
American Rhetoric
Audio clips of the top 100 speeches of the modern era
The Avalon Project
Thousands of primary source documents, in various collections, from Yale University
Battle Lines: Letters from America's Wars
Online exhibition of letters and audio, created by the Gilder Lehrman Institute and the Legacy Project, features correspondence from over 200 years of American conflicts, ranging from the Revolution to the war in Iraq
Document Library (Teaching American History)
Links to letters, speeches, documents, web sites, books, and articles on signifcant people and events in American political thought and history; sorted by eras of history and areas of government
Internet Modern History Sourcebook
Thousands of primary source documents, in various subcategories, from Fordham University
National Archives (NARA)
Numerous primary source materials, including teachers' resources and lesson plans
The Pop History Dig
Explores the historical impact of pop culture, including art, literature, film, music, television, advertising, celebrities, and more; searchable by decade
Primary Source Sets
Classroom-ready primary source sets from the Library of Congress
Primary Source Workshops in American History (Annenberg)
Workshops include videos, activities, and primary source documents; topics include the Virginia Company; Common Sense; Lowell System; Emancipation; Cans, Coal, and Corporations; the Census; Disease; Korea and the Cold War
Using Primary Sources in the Classroom
Articles and activities to help teachers use primary sources with their students, from the National Archives
Maps
Demographic Chartbook
Graphics and maps portraying the demographic history of the United States, as shown by the decennial census of population, from 1790 to 2000
Growth of a Nation Animated Map
Animated video details the territorial growth of the United States from 1789 to present
Google Earth Map Tours
Includes tours of Pre-Columbian sites, Revolutionary War, Lewis and Clark, Indian removal, path to Civil War, National Park system, World War II battles, Civil Rights events, Vietnam conflicts (overseas and domestic), 20th century power grid
Historic Aerials
View actual aerial photographs of any location from the 1950s to the present
Mapping History
Designed to provide interactive and animated representations of fundamental historical problems and/or illustrations of historical events, developments, and dynamics
National Atlas
Printable maps include climate maps, congressional districts, presidential elections, territorial acquisitions, and more
Philadelphia Map
An interactive map of late eighteenth-century Philadelphia
United States Historical Maps
Various US historical maps from the University of Texas
Manifest Destiny: The Story of the US Told in 141 Maps
An interactive website that uses 141 maps, from the Declaration of Independence to the present, to teach American history
Music
American Popular Music before 1900
Links to resources about popular songs in American history; links for 20c songs at the bottom of page
Protest Music (Independent Lens)
Audio clips of protest songs from various eras of American history
Lift Every Voice: Music in American Life
Includes images and audio clips, with themes of Ballads, Hymns & Spirituals, Patriotic Odes, Minstrels & Musicals, Protest Songs, and Virginiana
M.U.S.I.C.
Resources for using popular songs in the classroom, including "The Story Behind the Song," an interdisciplinary song lyric reference guide; a database of over 3,000 songs
Popular Songs in American History
Tunes, lyrics, information, historical background, and links for nearly 200 songs in American history, organized by era; most are before 1900
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Lesson plans and other resources
Song of America
Resources related to 250 years of American song
Song Facts
Provides facts for nearly 200 songs with historical references or meanings
Voices Across Time
Helps teachers use songs as primary sources to teach history; includes teacher's guides, lesson plans, and other resources
American Harpsichord Music
Video/music (50:00); Eighteenth-century harpsichord music
Political Cartoons
Harper's Weekly
Political cartoons from Harper's Weekly, 1857 to 1912
Videos
American Experience
Links to all American Experience films, including those currently available to be viewed online
FedFlix
National Archives site offers historic films from the United States Government
History and Movies
Organized lists of movies from each historical era
US History Scene
Digital resources from acclaimed historians
Miscellaneous
The Top 100 Most Influential Americans
The Atlantic ranks the 100 most influential Americans; would make for a good debate or an activity in which students can make their own lists and compare
Food History
The history of food; includes lesson plans, recipes, a timeline, and more
Measuring Worth
Compare currency values over time, from 1774 to present day, using several different measures and indicators
Why Study History?
Article explains the benefits of studying history; from the American Historical Association (AHA)
Holidays
The Real Story of Thanksgiving
Video (3 segments of approx. 15:00 each); From the History Channel, an explanation of the history, myths, and traditions that have come to shape our modern Thanksgiving celebration [Part 2; Part 3]
Teaching American History
What is History? Why Study History?
Why Study History?
Video (3:20); Set to Coldplay's "Viva La Vida," uses images and videos to highlight several reasons why the study of history is important
Why Study History?
Essay from the American Historical Association (1998)
Miscellaneous Resources
Best of History Websites
Provides links to the best US history sites on the Web
Beyond the Bubble
Resources for creating history assessments beyond the standard multiple-choice question; assessing 21st century skills with Library of Congress documents
Discovery Education
Videos for classroom use; formerly United Streaming
DocsTeach
The National Archives offers ready-to-use tools for teaching with documents; use already-made lessons or create your own
Free Technology for Teachers
A blog that links to free technology and online resources for teachers
History Channel Videos
The History Channel's video library provides a list of short videos (most 2 to 5 minutes), sorted by topic
History Matters
Guide to web resources and other useful materials for teaching US history
The Historical Society
A blog devoted to history for the academy and beyond
Lies My Teacher Told Me
Video (59:00); historian and author James Loewen discusses his popular book that challenges the way history is taught
Social Studies and History Teacher's Blog
A blog that connects social studies teachers to resources
TeacherServe
Essays for teaching select topics in American history, organized in three broad categories: Divining America (religion), Nature Transformed (environment), Freedom's Story (African American literature and history)
Teaching American History
From the Center for History and New Media; contains resources and lesson plans for five themes: Creating a More Perfect Community, Peopling the American Past, Foundations of US History, Conflict and Consensus, and Defining Us
Teaching American History (University of Nebraska)
Teaching History
Designed to help K–12 history teachers access history content, teaching strategies, resources, and research; sponsored by the Center for History and New Media (CHNM) and the US Department of Education
US History Teachers Blog
Connects teachers to online content and technology resources
Using Primary Sources in the Classroom
Articles and activities to help teachers use primary sources with their students, from the National Archives
Articles for Teaching History Thematically
NCSS; Social Studies School Service
Teaching AP US History
History Addict
Teacher site
AP Central (College Board)
AP US History coursge home page from the College Board