Superstars The Birth of America
Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial
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Websites:
For the Artist
1. The American Flag
http://americanhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/default.aspx
Why does the American flag look like it does? Why is it called the Star-Spangled Banner? Explore the flag that inspired our national anthem at this interactive site.
Then, go to http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/misc/ourflag/stateflag1.htm to see the flag of every U.S. state and territory! Can you find the flag of Washington, D.C.?
For the History Lover
1. A Day in the Life of Thomas Jefferson
http://www.monticello.org/jefferson/dayinlife/sunrise/home.html
Find out how our third president spent his time at home in Virginia. You will read about Jefferson’s many interests and hobbies. Did you know that Jefferson was an inventor? Learn about some of his ideas!
2. Liberty! The American Revolution
http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/index.html
Explore this site to learn more about key events of the American Revolution. Also learn about daily life in the colonies and play an online game.
3. Presidents of the United States
http://www.ipl.org/div/potus/
Do you want to learn more about our nation’s presidents? At this site, you can get the facts on each president. Learn about their nicknames, birthdays, where they attended college, and even how much money they made!
For the Artist
1. The American Flag
http://americanhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/default.aspx
Why does the American flag look like it does? Why is it called the Star-Spangled Banner? Explore the flag that inspired our national anthem at this interactive site.
Then, go to http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/misc/ourflag/stateflag1.htm to see the flag of every U.S. state and territory! Can you find the flag of Washington, D.C.?
For the History Lover
1. A Day in the Life of Thomas Jefferson
http://www.monticello.org/jefferson/dayinlife/sunrise/home.html
Find out how our third president spent his time at home in Virginia. You will read about Jefferson’s many interests and hobbies. Did you know that Jefferson was an inventor? Learn about some of his ideas!
2. Liberty! The American Revolution
http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/index.html
Explore this site to learn more about key events of the American Revolution. Also learn about daily life in the colonies and play an online game.
3. Presidents of the United States
http://www.ipl.org/div/potus/
Do you want to learn more about our nation’s presidents? At this site, you can get the facts on each president. Learn about their nicknames, birthdays, where they attended college, and even how much money they made!