Library of Congress, America's Story from America's Library

www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi

Young people can read about "Amazing Americans;” "Jump Back in Time” to find out what happened on the day they were born; watch a movie, hear a song, or play a tune from America's past; discover America's favorite pastimes, sports and hobbies; "Send a Postcard;" and go on a Treasure Hunt or Scavenger Hunt.



Great American Landmarks Adventure and Teacher’s Guide

www2.cr.nps.gov/pad/adventure/landmark.htm (Kids Adventure site)

www2.cr.nps.gov/pad/adventure/contents.htm (Teacher’s guide)

Arranged by Heritage Preservation Services, National Park Service, and the American Architectural Foundation, this site contains a downloadable series of drawings that take young people on a trip through time and space to see 43 National Historic Landmarks and learn about more than 3,000 years of our country's past. The online Teacher's Guide provides ideas for creative use of the Adventure and explores the broad and recurring themes and issues suggested by it.



Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village, SmartFun Online

www.thehenryford.org//education/smartfun

Students do a range of activities, including investigating the life of a Colonial family and community; following one fictional family's adventures as they shop, buy, drive and plan a vacation in a new Model T; or visiting the home of an enslaved carpenter.