American History Resources

• Download high-quality files of The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, and The Bill of Rights.
• Learn biographical details about America’s delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
• Engage some activities about some of America’s great charters hosted by the National Archives.

*blog article about using songs to memorize facts 

• Presidents: 10 Little Indians
• 44 Presidents Rap – If your student is older and thinks Ten Little Indians is a little below them, try turning the list of presidents into a jig or a rap.
• Professional American Presidents – If your child is a bit precocious or you want them to learn more than just a list, try adding some historical background to the string of people or facts to give them a little more historical context.
• First Five Presidents
• Fifty States Rhyme – When in doubt, use RHYME! Songs that rhyme are remembered far more easily than even familiar tunes or songs with a beat. But if you combine rhyme, familiarity, and beat, your student is sure to learn and have a great time making music in the process!
• Thanksgiving Song

*blog article about games 

• Jeopardy! and Who Wants to be A Millionaire
• Many Online Games – It takes a little click-digging, but there are many interesting games and resources here. 
• The Great Depression Game – Role play as a character who lived through the Great Depression.
• American History Games on Amazon – Some “real” games that are related to different periods of American History.
• Founding Fathers Card Game
• Name that Founding Father
• Variety of History Games and Activities