Mission US, a fantastic US history resource!

I have discovered that there is a wonderful new online resource to learn about the Revolutionary War.  Mission US is an free online adventure game.  You as the teacher can preview by playing through each of the chapters and then set up a class of students so your students can do the same.  You can also track your students' progress through the game!

As you play, you will see the preceding events of the  Revolutionary War in 1770 Boston from the viewpoint of young apprentice, Nat Wheeler.  You can click on your surroundings, learning about daily life, political cartoons, and vocabulary of the time.  You can also unlock a Rock Band-esque mini game where students practice playing the penny flute and songs of that era.  It is loads of fun and completely educational, your students will LOVE it!

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As requested

Sorry for not posting yesterday, I was straight out!  But, I did notice that I got a request for websites having to do with the Constitution or citizenship (Thank you, by the way!).

So, here are a few sites for any grade level (one is a repeat from before, but one of the best!):

Ben's Guide to US Government - Contains lots of information and games having to do with learning about our government.

Kids in the House - Information about the House of Representatives from a kid's perspective.

Congress for Kids - Information and games about topics such as balance of power, the constitution, citizenship, and elections.

If YOU were President - A fun game from Scholastic that puts your student in the shoes of a President.


Hope this helps!  Let me know if any of these help you, or if you would like me to keep searching!