A homework assignment where students interview a family member to learn more about how their family arrived at their current place.

A drawing activity that asks students to choose a scenario of courage from the stories of Jamestown, Plymouth, or Native tribes.

Handout to be used with Colonists Character cards that introduce students to important historical figures.

A debate activity to help students gain understanding of the complexities of the move toward Independence.

A step-by-step handout to help students prepare for the verbal portion of their Wax Museum presentation.

An activity to help students plan how to honor the rights of others in their classroom.

A drawing activity that helps students understand how a sleepy colonial town transforms into an urban city.

Prompts that guide students to write fact and opinion sentences about historical topics from the lesson.

A dice game that allows students to understand the various groups that moved Westward and the choices they had to make along the way.

An activity that guides students through Excerpts from On Liberty and Slavery by George Moses Horton.

Song Lyrics and MP3 Audio Files. Vocabulary, Movement. Two classroom-ready songs that introduce civic virtue and vocabulary. Each song uses simple movements, so students remember key ideas through actions and fun repetition.

Assessment. K-1, Virtue and Benjamin Franklin. A whole-group assessment using visuals and teacher read-aloud to help teachers quickly check students' understanding of Franklin's virtues.

Assessment. Grades 2-3, Virtue and Benjamin Franklin. A short 10-question quiz that measures students' understanding of Franklin's civic virtues. Teachers can get a clearer picture of students' historical comprehension and vocabulary.

Song. Courage, Vocabulary, Joyful Learning. A classroom-friendly song that introduces courage through Elizabeth Eckford's story. Simple motions and repeated vocabulary help students understand what courage looks and feels like.

Assessment. K-1, Understanding Courage and Elizabeth Eckford. A whole-group assessment using visuals and teacher read-aloud prompts to assist teachers in checking students' understanding of courage.

Song. Courage, Exploration. A lively song introducing Neil Armstrong's courage and determination. Repetition and movement help students learn key vocabulary.

Assessment. K-1, Understanding Courage and Neil Armstrong. A whole-group assessment using visuals and teacher read-aloud prompts to help teachers check understanding of Armstrong's courage and achievements.

Assessment. Grades 2-3, Understanding Courage and Elizabeth Eckford. A short 10-question quiz that helps teachers measure students' understanding of Eckford's courageous actions and key vocabulary.

Assessment. Grades 2-3, Understanding Courage and Neil Armstrong. A short 10-question quiz that helps teachers measure students' understanding of Armstrong's courage and key vocabulary.

Based on the game Timeline by Frédéric Henry, this game contains cards that focus on key dates in American history between 1020 and 2008. About the Game: Game can be played with 2 or more players. Gameplay takes 10-20 minutes per round. Available in a print-and-play version via the Download button or for purchase through the BRI Store.

A card game to give students an understanding of major events during the 1800s that relate to industrialization and immigration.

A dice game that allows students to understand the various groups that moved Westward and the choices they had to make along the way.