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ACTS Resource Library List

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The learning doesn't stop when you get home.

Browse our extensive collection of curated resources to help you take what you learned on your ACTS Education Program and continue discovering more about history, faith, culture, and your place in the world.

Not sure where to start? 

Use the filters below to narrow down some key categories to give you a starting point as you continue your learning journey.

Watch, Listen, & Explore

U.S. Supreme Court

Website

Interested in learning more about the US Supreme Court? Visit their website for an engaging look at the history, architecture, and ongoing work of the Highest Court in the land.

Watch, Listen, & Explore

U.S. Capitol: Learn & Explore

Website, Virtual Tour

Interested in learning more about the US Capitol? Discover online resources, classroom activities, and virtual tours to further your understanding of this iconic building, and the history housed in it's walls - including the famous National Statuary Hall Collection.

Watch, Listen, & Explore

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Learn & Explore

Website

The US Holocaust Memorial Museum website houses hundreds of articles, podcasts, videos, and teaching resources to help inform and expand your understanding of the tragedy of the Holocaust. Take your learning home as you explore these additional resources.

Watch, Listen, & Explore

Ford's Theatre: Investigating Lincoln's Assassination

Website

Use Ford's Theatre's interactive website features to dive deeper into the mystery and intrigue surrounding President Lincoln's assassination and the infamous characters involved.

Watch, Listen, & Explore

Arlington National Cemetery Resources

Virtual Tour, Website

Arlington National Cemetery provides educational resources for self-guided tours, offering thematic explorations of Arlington National Cemetery. If you are visiting virtually, these tours equip you to learn about some of the nearly 430,000 people laid to rest or honored here, as well as the cemetery's monuments, landscape and history.

Biblical Worldview & Culture

A Practical Guide to Culture

Book

Written by John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle, this incredibly practical resource provides biblical clarity as a go-to manual to equip kids to rise above the culture.

Faith & Spiritual Growth

Answers in Genesis Resources

Website, Curriculum, Video

Answers in Genesis is an apologetics ministry dedicated to enabling Christians to defend their faith and to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ effectively. Their archive of articles and blogs will help you find answers to your Bible and science questions and connect you with some incredible related resources.
Answers in Genesis has two incredible attractions: Creation Museum, and Ark Encounter, that make Biblical truth immersive and engaging for all audiences.

Faith & Spiritual Growth

Impact 360 Institute

Website, Course

Impact 360 Institute stands as a beacon of truth to help equip students to understand their faith and live it out confidently. They serve students through a 9-month Impact 360 Fellows experience , teenagers for one and two weeks through Impact 360 Immersion and Propel, and young professionals through Impact 360 Residency.

Faith & Spiritual Growth, Biblical Worldview & Culture

Summit Ministries Resources

Book, Website, Video, Curriculum

Summit Ministries is a longtime friend of ACTS, and serves as both an incredible ministry and ongoing resource for launching students into the world from a place of deep understanding and ownership of their Christian faith.
The Summit Bookstore features prolific and profound resources like books, curriculum, and so much more that will help establish you and your students in eternal truth amidst an ever-changing world.

Biblical Worldview & Culture

Understanding the Faith: A Survey of Christian Apologetics

Book, Curriculum

This definitive resource is a must-read for every Christian looking to grow their faith and strengthen their ability to articulate what they believe - the truth of Scripture.

Biblical Worldview & Culture

Understanding the Times: A Survey of Competing Worldviews

Book, Curriculum

This book is the landmark guide to understanding the ideas and forces shaping our times. While the material is expansive, the engaging, easy-to-understand writing style invites you to discover the truths of God - and our world. An incredible resource to inform and strengthen a Christian worldview.

History & American Heritage

Hidden Figures

Film

This film gives a poignant perspective on the 1960s space race and the women who played an integral part in America's role and success.

History & American Heritage

National Treasure 1 & 2

Film

These engaging films give a broad overview of the incredible historic locations across America that helped found and establish our great nation. Following the fictional story of Benjamin Gates provides insights and intrigue to spark engagement in the true story of America's founding.

History & American Heritage

Liberty's Kids

Video

This animated show makes history engaging and entertaining, as viewers follow two teenage reporters covering the life and times of the Revolutionary War.

History & American Heritage

Mount Vernon: George Washington Student Resources

Website, Virtual Tour, Video

Dive into all Mount Vernon has to offer by exploring their educational resources - including classroom materials, primary source texts, interactive tools and tours, and so much more, all centered around the life of George Washington!

History & American Heritage

National Constitution Center: Interactive Constitution

Website

Engage with our living founding document, the Constitution, through the highly interactive website and resources on the Constitution Center website! Also find an Interactive Declaration of Independence, and gain access to resources to help you study and learn more about the Founders and the texts they penned.

History & American Heritage

National Archives: America's Founding Documents

Website

The US National Archives website provides access to the tremendous trove of resources housed in the Archives. Utilize this incredible resource to research America's Founding documents, Veteran's service records, letters to Presidents, and SO MUCH MORE!
A tremendous educator resource for original texts.

History & American Heritage

Steve Sheinkin History Books

Book

The true intrigue and excitement of history comes to life through Steve Sheinkin's nonfiction historical literature for students.

History & American Heritage

Jean Fritz History Books

Book

Jean Fritz is a renowned and prolific author of engaging historical biographies. She has 45 iconic titles that students and adults alike will find entertaining and illuminating as they study a variety of characters from American history.

History & American Heritage

"Who Was...?" Series

Book

A humorous, student-forward biographical series of iconic and significant figures from history.

History & American Heritage

Abraham Lincoln's World

Book

A beautiful collection of stories painting a picture of the life and times of Abraham Lincoln for young learners - putting American history at the time of Lincoln in its global context.

History & American Heritage

Heroes of History: Series

Book

Short, easy to read biographical novels for young readers to engage with history and understand significant characters from Biblical and American history.

Faith & Spiritual Growth

Billy Graham Library: Continue the Journey

Website

Spiritually encouraging teaching, activities, and downloadable resources for the whole family.

Faith & Spiritual Growth

What's In the Bible?

Video, Website

Video resources to help young learners engage with and understand the Bible.

Faith & Spiritual Growth

BibleProject

Website

Videos and online resources to help enrich and invigorate your experience of the Bible.

Faith & Spiritual Growth

Standing Strong Ministries

Website

Equipping the next generation to stand firm in their faith, boldly declaring truth.

Faith & Spiritual Growth

The Daily Walk Bible

Book

Gain a deeper understanding of God and His Word through a one-year journey through the entirety of Scripture.

History & American Heritage

Drive Thru History: America

Video

Join Dave Stotts on an adventure through early American history as he tells the stories of the people, places, and events that shaped the founding of the United States of America. 12 action-packed episodes delve into stories of history, character, faith, and the hand of God in America's discovery and early Revolutionary War years.

History & American Heritage

George Washington's World

Book

"George Washington’s World" sets American history into a worldwide context with short, wonderfully written stories explaining global events during portions of Washington’s life.

Faith & Spiritual Growth

Museum of the Bible

Virtual Tour

Interactive exhibits and digital resources that help students explore the story of Scripture and its impact on history and culture.

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