United States History for Kids (and Adults) from 1492 - 1918.

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This is an incredible resource on American history from 1492-1918. Or topic centers feature interactive maps, scavenger hunts, games, and thousands of interactive and printable activities designed for integration with language arts.

This section includes 33 interactive history games, perfect for learners in third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, sixth grade, middle school, and even high school. These challenging and interactive games cover diverse topics including the American Civil War, Westward Expansion, the Revolutionary War, presidential history, 13 colonies, and much more.

Explorers and Pirates

This section includes hundreds of incredible resources related to explorers, the Age of Exploration and Pirates, including interactive maps, timelines, biographies, literacy activities, printables, legends, myths, goals, destinations, and much more for students in fourth grade, fifth grade, sixth grade, seventh grade, and eight grade.

This section contains an entire curriculum of hundreds of interactive and printable resources related to Colonial America, as well as articles, videos, scavenger hunts, games, and much more from 1587 to 1755. It stands as one of the most comprehensive 13 Colonies resources on the internet.

French and Indian War -1754 - 1763

This section contains numerous resources dedicated to the French and Indian War including its causes, battles, important people, symbols (such as Join, or Die) and effects. It also includes French and Indian War literacy activities such as reading comprehension exercises and writing prompts.

Revolutionary War: 1765 - 1783

The MrNussbaum Revolutionary War exhibit includes articles, biographies, printable and online activities, literacy activities, interactive maps, games, and much more. It is one of the most comprehensive Revolutionary War resources for elementary and middle school students available on the internet.

U.S. Constitution and Government: 1783 - 1791

This section includes activities and resources related to the U.S. Constitution and the United States Government. It includes an interactive tour of the United States Constitution and the United States Government, along with numerous articles, biographies, writing prompts, literacy activities, critical thinking exercises, interactive quizzes, and much more!

Lewis and Clark and the Louisiana Purchase

The MrNussbaum Lewis and Clark section is one of the most comprehension set of materials for Lewis and Clark for kids, teachers, and parents on the internet. It features an interactive tour, biographies, maps, writing prompts, critical thinking exercises, literacy activities and much more, including lots of activities and materials on Sacagawea.

the War of 1812 is one of the most poorly understood wars in American history. This crucial conflict paved the way for America's actual sovereignty. The MrNussbaum War of 1812 section contains numerous articles, battle descriptions, biographies, writing prompts, critical thinking exercises, and literacy activities related to the War of 1812.

Westward Expansion: 1814 - 1850

The MrNussbaum Westward Expansion section is one of the most comprehensive on the internet for elementary and middle school students. Here you'll find interactive westward trail maps, an interactive United States expansion map, numerous articles, biographies, and primary sources. In addition, the westward expansion section features map quizzes, interactive games, literacy exercises, writing prompts, critical thinking exercises, and much more.

American Civil War: 1850-1865

The Mr. Nussbaum Civil War section is perhaps the most comprehensive source for Civil War materials on the internet for elementary and middle school students. It includes hundreds of resources focused on the Civil War including articles, biographies, battle descriptions, literacy activities, interactive maps, games, critical thinking exercises, writing prompts, role-play activities, and so much more.

Reconstruction: 1865-1877

The MrNussbaum Reconstruction section contains articles, biographies, interactives, games, analyses, and literacy activities related to the twelve-year period after the American Civil War known as Reconstruction,

World War I: 1912-1919

The MrNussbaum world War I section contains articles, biographies, interactive maps, and interactive and printable literacy exercises dedicated to the first World War.

All Biographies

This section contains biographies on hundreds of famous people.

Presidents of the United States and First Ladies

This section contains biographies of all 46 United States presidents, hundreds of activities, games, and coloring sheets dedicated to presidents.

The section of MrNussbaum.com contains games and activities related to economics.

Native Americans

This section contains activities and resources related to Native Americans.

African-Americans in History

This section contains activities and resources related to African-Americans in history.

U.S. State Histories

This section has interactives and printables related to the histories of the 50 states.

The History of Sports in America

This section includes histories, biographies, activities, and educational games based on baseball, football, and basketball in America.

World Myths and Treasures

This section contains articles and literacy activities dedicated to some of the most interesting myths and treasures in world history. Here, you can learn about the mysterious Track 61 of the New York subway system, the Meteorite of Sylacauga, or, the T-206 Honus Wagner baseball card., and much more!

This section contains resources and activities related to the world's castles.

Maps - Historical

This section provides interactive history maps. Simply click or tap a point on the map to learn!

History-based Writing Prompts and Critical Thought Exercises

This section contains activities and resources related to fun and meaningful writing prompts.

Lesson and Sub Plans

These thematic, integrated lesson plans provide narrative scripts and nearly four hours of continuous engagement for students. Perfect for a history-themed day, or, even better, for sub plans! Includes all printables!

Correct-me Passages

How well do you the details of historical events or the lives of famous people? Read the paragraph and click on the incorrect details. Then, use the menus to replace the incorrect facts with the correct facts.

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