May 2007
free powerpoints and whiteboard presentations for teachers
by knann (via)Free microsoft Power point TM presentations biology chemistry maths english history physics geography spanish powerpoints. Great for KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 and post 16 A level lessonplans, K-12 and more
February 2007
From the Land to the Lake: Natural History
by knannFrom the Land to the Lake," the Henry Sheldon Museum's first online learning kit, offers web access to articles, lessons, primary source materials and other resources supporting a place-based curriculum focused on the historical relationships between people and water in the Champlain Valley.
History of Lake Champlain
by knannbrief history of the Champlain Valley, focused on Lake Champlain and its uses. It is by no means complete, and we are constantly adding to it as we increase our knowledge of this region, through our research and archaeological projects.
November 2006
July 2005
History Matters: The U.S. Survey on the Web
by knann & 1 otherDesigned for high school and college teachers of U.S. History courses. This site serves as a gateway to Web resources and offers useful
materials for teaching U.S. history.
20th Century Heroes and Villains
by knannThe twentieth century has seen great deeds of heroism and bravery by significant leaders and the average people. It is also a time when some of those who have have risen to lead countries might classified as 'Villains'. Based on little seen documents from the National Arhives of events or episodes surrounding Churchill, Kennedy, Truman, Stalin, or Mussolini, you are asked to judge whether the figure in question is 'a hero or a villain?'
WWII The HomeFront (Great Britain)
by knannhttp://www.learningcurve.gov.uk/index/exhibitions.htm
This is an investigation into life on the home front during the Second World War. There are seven galleries:
preparations for war,evacuation,,bombing of Britain,Empire home front,everyday life,women at war, spies
Each gallery is broken into various topics with sources and questions.
The visual material is accessible to all pupils with or without teacher input. There are worksheets, timelines and a glossary. There is also a diary facility so pupils can save, edit and access their work directly from the net. The gallery contains a video archive using clips from the Imperial War Museum on many of the topics. Some galleries have additional activities to play: Lights Out; Escape the Blitz; Shelter from the Blitz; Empire Home Front; Shopping in the War; Spy Catcher.
More resources available from Great Britain's National Archive.
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