GPB Educational Resources

Explore the rich history and the institution of the U.S. Presidency—from George Washington to Barack Obama.

Above the Noise host Myles Bess takes viewers along on his journey to cut through the hype surrounding controversial topics in the news to find out what's really going on.

Get to know the history and significance behind these U.S. holidays (and more!) with this new collection of resources.

Educators can use America From Scratch (and its discussion guides) to engage the most important issues of the day and to encourage critical thinking and promote civic engagement with their students.

The award-winning PBS series from WGBH Boston brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that have shaped America's past and present. Discover this country's rich history in this collection of media-based resources from the series. 

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David M. Kennedy come together to ask: what ideals do we share in common? Their spirited inquiry frames the stories of citizen-activists striving to bring communities together across deepening divides. 

American Masters brings unique originality and perspective to exploring the lives and illuminating the creative journeys of our most enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists and filmmakers – those who have left an indelible impression on our nation’s cultural landsca

These lesson plans encourage students to explore the contributions to society made by prominent Americans from all walks of life. Each lesson plan includes a short video, as well as a written primary sources activity, a visual primary source activity, and a culminating activity.

"American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith" is a traveling exhibit that came to the Atlanta History Center from the National Museum of American History, a Smithsonian institution.

Explore the Council House, where government officials with the Cherokee Nation once gathered.

Members of the Supreme Court of the Cherokee Nation met in this building located in New Echota, which is now present-day Georgia. 

Using archival news footage, primary sources, and interview segments originally filmed for Eyes on the Prize, but not included in the final broadcast, this collection captures the voices, images, and events of the Civil Rights Movement and the ongoing struggle for racial equality in Amer

Crash Course offers it all in quick-paced, imaginative videos aimed at learners of all ages. Explore the amazing collection here, with new resources and courses added constantly to broaden the reaches of the Crash Course experience.

Drawing online materials from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States, the sets use letters, photographs, posters, oral histories, video clips, sheet music, and more. Each set includes a topic overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching g

Located in Warm Springs, Georgia, next to the Little White House, the FDR Legacy Museum showcases artifacts that highlight Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency and legacy.