DoHistory
Grades: 8-12
Even if you've never heard of Martha Ballard, this site will draw you into the fascinating tale of this eighteenth century midwife's life. This site is filled with a rich assortment of primary documents; most impressive is her 10,000-entry diary spanning 27 years. Use it to help yourstudents learn how to piece together the past with primary documents andunderstand what life was like in a post-Revolutionary household on the Mainefrontier. This is an award-winning site that deserves every bit ofrecognition its gotten. Added bonus: A teacher's guide!

How Do We Inherit Marfan Syndrome?  
Grades: 8-12
Given a family's case history, students diagnose, predict the occurrence of, and discuss the social/moral implications of Marfan syndrome, from a geneticist's point of view.

Teaching with Historic Places
Grades: 5-12
Maintained by the National Park Service’s National Registry, this site is relevant for history, social studies, geography, and civics classes. Lesson plans are organized by theme, location, time period, or the National Standards for History. Each lesson makes the past real; uses primary sources, photographs, and maps with related questions; provides students with a sense of discovery; asks students to research historical places within their own communities; and promotes an appreciation for cultural resources. The site provides specific guidelines for the strategy of teaching with historic places with additional resources listed such as professional development opportunities, workshops, publications, and a comprehensive bibliography. Teachers also have the option of creating their own lessons using a format designed specifically for the Teaching with Historic Places Web site.