public marks

PUBLIC MARKS from knann with tags gr7 & "social studies"

February 2007

Trail of Tears

The relocation of the Native Americans to the Oklahoma Territory that became known as "The Trail of Tears", "The Trail Where They Cried " ("Nunna daul Tsuny") by the Cherokee, represents one of the darkest and saddest episodes of American history. It is a tragic tale of force winning out over decency and power winning out over justice.

August 2005

The Seven Wonders: Natural Wonders

Information on all the Wonders of the World with images

Make your own "Old West" style Wanted Poster

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Upload a picture, add some text, and create your authentic "Wanted" poster online!

July 2005

The Price of Freedom: Learning Resources

Select a mystery character from the Civil War. Then find the objects that hold the key to their identity. Are you up for a challenge?

WWII The HomeFront (Great Britain)

http://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.

The Tudors

Interactive activities from Great Britain's National Archives. Learn about the Court of Henry VIII, tudor life, and jousting. Well done and informative. Includes teacher resources.