Discover the vital role of lighthouses and the people who maintained them in shaping our nation’s history.
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National parks are incredible places full of natural beauty and wonders. In this primary source inquiry, children embark on a journey to explore how these parks have become symbols of our national heritage and how they offer us opportunities to explore, learn, and connect with the natural world.
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How does Congress affect children’s daily life at school?
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Explore how voluntarism and civic action of children has been important to their community in the past and present.
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Every family has a story to tell about who they are and their unique journey in the world. Through close observation, children get a view into daily life of a Japanese American family incarcerated at Manzanar.
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In this brief introductory episode, we find out what a primary source is and explore a few examples.
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Explore a map from long ago and begin wondering about the places where people live.
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Analyze a greeting card to learn about a family, who they are, and what feelings they were expressing.
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Investigate who community helpers are, and how they have changed over time.
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How did photographers help convince Congress to pass child labor laws?
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Long ago Congress decided that it was important to pass labor laws to protect children. Why did they think that child labor was a problem?
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Who represents us in Congress and where do they work?
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How is the American flag used as a symbol of our nation?
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