Unveiling the 11 Hidden Gems of Lincoln Memorial
Unveiling the Hidden Gems of Lincoln Memorial As part of any trip to Washington D.C., a visit to the Lincoln Memorial should be top of
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Visit the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial in Washington DC Located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is
51 More Constitution Day Resources
New laws are mandating that schools that actually benefit from federal funding must start teaching about The Constitution, since it is what the federal laws
Seterra – Hundreds of Interactive Geography Games in More Than 30 Languages
If you’re looking for a game to help yourself or your students learn more about geography, then Seterra has the game set for you. Available
The Online Atlas of the Historical Geography of the United States
The University of Richmond is home to the Atlas of the Historical Geography of the United States. This is an online atlas containing over 700
An Archive of Historic American Buildings and Landscapes
Throughout the country, no matter where one goes from the East coast to the West coast, the American landscape is filled with historic buildings that
What is a Storyboard? – History and Use Cases
When developing an outline or brainstorm for any type of story or narrative, one of the oldest models of templates is known as the storyboard.
A Crash Course on Independence Day
Richard Byrne, is always on the lookout for useful and free technology for educators. July 4 is naturally an important historic day for U.S. citizens
Purpose Games – Create and Play Educational Games
Purpose Games is a free service, useful for all types of educators and students. The service empowers those that make use of it to create
5 Good Resources for Teaching and Learning About the American Revolution
The American Revolution is a time in American history that every child learns about in school It is ingrained in the heads of the young
Nine Fun and Challenging Geography Games
There are lots of free online resources for teaching geography, including some simple, fun games. For example, Game On World is a multiplayer, map-and-marker based
10 Good Templates for Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts Lessons
“Read Write Think” is a teacher resource provider, particularly well-known for its interactive activities and templates. Although RWT is a first-choice for reading and language
Take a Look at Microsoft’s Free Hands-on STEM Lesson Plans and Projects
Richard Byrne, author of a blog on free technology for teachers, talked to several Microsoft employees at the BETT Show about Microsoft?s ?Hacking STEM? effort.
Hello 21st Century. Let’s Talk about Transforming Parent-Teacher Communications with Technology and Data.
The communication barrier between parents and teachers are still quite prevalent, even with modern-day technology. A recent study showed that most parents are under the
Why is Digital Curation so Important for Educators in 2018?
Naomi Timperely is setting out on a mission to help teach those who are about to embark in the workforce the fundamental skill of digital
The True Story Behind Plymouth Rock
In 1741, the son of a pilgrim announced the importance of Plymouth Rock, located at Plymouth Harbor in Massachusetts. For over 121 years, the rock
Raising Brilliant Kids — With Research To Back You Up
Most parents do not have the time within their busy schedules to sit down and explain in an in-depth manner how everything works in order
Phyllis Wheatley YWCA
The YWCA is a global organization that dates back to 1855. It started in London when philanthropist Mary Jane Kinnaird founded the North London Home
Charles Sumner School
The Charles Sumner School in Washington, D.C., named after U.S. Senator Charles Sumner, dates back to 1872. It was designed by Adolph Cluss, a German-born
African American Civil War Memorial and Museum
In 1998, the African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation dedicated a memorial to honor the members of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) during
Howard Theatre
The Howard Theatre is one of the most notable theaters in Washington, D.C. At the time of its opening in 1910 it was considered to
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House is a national historic site in Washington, D.C. preserving the memory of one of the most prominent African American
Anacostia Community Museum
The Anacostia Community Museum (ACM) is one of the twenty museums under the Smithsonian Institute. It represents the Anacostia neighborhood in Washington, D.C., of which
Lincoln Theatre
The Lincoln Theatre began as a vaudeville and silent film house on U Street in 1922, in the midst of a period of change and
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Nestled atop a hill, above the Anacostia River in Southeast Washington, D.C., is the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. A former home, it is now
Meridian Hill Park
Some might know it informally as “Malcolm X Park”, but the official name of this historical landmark is Meridian Hill Park. Since the creation of
Where did the “DC” in Washington DC Come From?
Have you ever wondered where the “DC” in Washington DC got there in the first place? So often we say the name that we generally
Howard University
Howard University is one of the most renowned historically black universities (HBCUs) in the nation, having been ranked among the top producers of Black professionals
Building the Washington Monument
The tallest structure in Washington DC honors the First President of the United States, George Washington. Around the 100th anniversary of his birth, construction began
Washington DC Burned in the War of 1812
During the War of 1812, the British forces attacked and burned our new National Capital, Washington DC. They burned both the White House and the