Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the Constitution. Links to related sites are available.

Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a history of Washington, D.C. Links to related sites are available.

An interesting timeline of the history of the U.S. space program from 1961 to 2003. (Published February 1, 2003)

A glimpse at life on the Oregon Trail during 19th-century westward expansion. Written humorously with teen learners in mind, students can view original photographs and read excerpts from pioneer diaries for a sense of the arduous journey.

A look at the legacy of Benjamin Franklin to the city of Philadelphia.

The history of U.S. Route 40, including the development of predecessor roads such as colonial roads, the national road, pioneer trails, and various highways.

Video shows author Jesse Holland as he discusses the involvement of slaves in the building of the White House and the U.S. Capitol.

Brief history of "Hail to the Chief" the traditional Marine Band song played for the president of the United States.

Explores the early history of central banking in the United States, describing the evolution of banking from the late 1700s through the Great Depression, with a special focus on the Fed's role in the Depression.

This extensive learning module examines the role of economic fluctuations in creating new demands on the government to design reforms and how the United States became a dominant military, political, cultural, and economic force in the...

To fully understand the breadth and scope of the Holocaust, view the following maps of key locations. These maps are in video form with explanations provided. There are also links provided for further research.

Covers six different kinds of United States paper money used in the 20th and 21st centuries. Focus is placed on whether or not the notes were backed by gold.

Read historical background on the origins of Uncle Sam, the figure that symbolizes the United States.

Explores how the House of Representatives was formed, how membership is decided, qualifications, and its special jobs.

Timeline of events relating to women's suffrage from 1848-1920 ending with the passage of the 19th amendment.

History for Kids offers an overview of types of the homes and dwellings of Native Americans. Students learn how environment and resources effect the style and materials used to build homes. Teacher resources included.

Current and relevant learning resource from Brown University in which students explore the changing relationship between the U.S. and Cuba, interpret political cartoons and monitor news media coverage of U.S.-Cuba relations over time....

Scroll through the interactive timeline to learn about the U.S. Constitution.

Here, you can read a very brief history of the development and use of prescription barbiturates, as well as descriptions of ultrashort, short, intermediate, and long-acting barbiturates.

A brief account of the encounter between the USS Chesapeake and the HMS Leopard. This page also explains Commodore James Barron's court martial after the incident with the Leopard.

Read all about it! Find copies of The New-England Courant published by James Franklin, Benjamin Franklin's older brother. You can also read about Ben Franklin's contribution to this colonial newspaper.

A brief biography for young learners to recognize Sitting Bull and his courageous contributions to U.S. history in honor of Native Americans.

History for Kids gives an overview of the history of the Pueblo tribe which lived for thousands of years in the Southwest region of the U.S.

Information within learning game on the history of the Liberty Bell for students of all ages.