The Role of the U.S. in the World Community (Teaching with Historic Places)

Teaching with Historic Places (TwHP) uses historic places in National Parks and in the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places to enliven history, social studies, geography, civics, and other subjects. TwHP has created a variety of products and activities that help teachers bring historic places into the classroom.

Here you’ll find place-based educational resources relating to the role of the U.S. in the world community. Discover more resources at the Teaching with Historic Places homepage.

Featured Lesson Plans

Iolani Palace

Learn about how Hawai'i became part of the US and the response of Native Hawaiians.

Independence Hall

Learn about Independence Hall and about how the international influence of the Declaration of Independence

First Lady of the World

Examine how Roosevelt's activities at home reflected her interest in humanitarianism.

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