Creator: PBS | visit site
Grade Range: 8 - 11
Here’s a site from the PBS station that examines the reasons behind the Mexican American War (1846-1848). This is one of the nation’s least-studied conflicts, so this resource could be particularly helpful to students or American History teachers.
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free lesson plans and activities on this site! There is also a great interactive timeline on this site that could be used on the interactive whiteboard or projector to display for students how political boundaries were changed due to the war. This is an excellent resource for a US history classroom.
At Home
Bookmark this site for student papers and projects on the Mexican American war.