Teach It!

Providing free education tools and materials for teachers, students, and lifelong learners, the National Park Service offers tools such as the Teaching with Historic Places program and the Teacher's Portal. The Teaching with Historic Places Program offers free, online lesson plans featuring places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Explore educational resources associated with the extravagant architecture that came with American auto culture.

  • Photo of a plane in combat.
    The Battle of Midway

    Learn about this significant naval battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II that took place on 4–7 June 1942.

  • Photo of snow-covered house.
    Eleanor Roosevelt at Val-Kill

    Examine how Roosevelt's activities at home reflected her interest in humanitarianism, as epitomized by her leadership in the creation of the

  • Photo of soldiers on island.
    Attu Battlefield

    Examine military maps and photos to better understand why an isolated battle on a remote island in Alaska alarmed the nation.

  • Aerial of air field.
    Floyd Bennett Field

    Learn about the vital role played by naval aviators delivering aircraft to combat-bound units in the Pacific during WWII.

  • Photo of white two story house.
    Harry Truman and Independence

    This lesson plan explores Truman's role in ending World War II.

  • Aerial view of air field.
    Ladd Field and Lend Lease Mission

    This lesson plan will assist students in understanding the role of Ladd Field during WWII.


Last updated: September 16, 2020

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