For the first time since beginning these reviews, I have information about a free resource to share! This free resource for teachers can complement your American history studies, and is available at www.americanheritage.org. As part of the TOS crew I was provided with the National Edition CD of America’s Heritage an adventure in liberty. It has 3 levels: elementary, middle school and high school, and includes a Spanish version of the elementary level. The lesson plans designed for teachers include the purpose, objective, theme, materials, preparation, and more for each unit.

            The elementary and middle school Thanksgiving Day sections were just right to add into our current studies. They include information on the history of Thanksgiving with application ideas and a Thanksgiving crossword puzzle. There are 12 additional units, rich in information for your students. The middle school section also included even more additional units.

            There is also a high school section which we will save for when the girls are a little older. For review purposes I did look through the high school section. It includes some of the same topics, but in much more detail. Some of the high school units are America’s Creed (informative and so applicable today), Our National Documents, Bill of Rights, and what is an American?

            From their information: “Teachers are provided these resources as a supplement to school resources as they deliver instruction focused on developing an understanding and teaching of our nation’s factual and philosophical heritage to promote Freedom, Unity, Progress, and Responsibility among our students and citizens.” This was “developed and provided by the Houston Independent School District in cooperation with The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation.”

            This is not a comprehensive curriculum, but will make a great addition to any curriculum. Be sure to go to their site for your own free lesson plans. www.americanheritage.org

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