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Social Studies Website List

Social Studies Website Resources Geography—The World Around Us

Discovery School—Geography Lesson Plans

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/geog.html

There is an excellent selection and variety of lesson plans at this site. The lesson plans are divided into K–5, 6–8, and 9–12 groupings.

National Geographic Geography Lessons and Activities

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/education/ideas.html

The National Geographic Society’s Geography Education Program works with educators all over the country to produce lessons, units, and activities designed to bring good geography into the classroom. Grade level divisions include K–4, 5–8, and 9–12. In addition, the site offers great resources for the classroom teacher such as activities to supplement stories on the site.

National Geographic Pirates

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/pirates/maina.html

At this National Geographic site, kids can explore the lives of pirates with an interactive adventure game. They can also check their geography knowledge by participating in the GeoBee Challenge.

Education World—Geography Center

http://www.education-world.com/soc_sci/geography/index.shtml

At the Geography Center, you can choose from a variety of sections to help plan interesting and interactive geography lessons.

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Social Studies Website Resources (cont.)

Geography—The World Around Us (cont.)

Yahoo! Kids—Around the World

http://kids.yahoo.com/directory/Around-the-World/

This search at Yahoo! Kids produces hundreds of safe, kid-friendly history and geography sites. It is a great place for students to go when they are beginning research projects.

CIA World Factbook

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

Every student needs to gather information at the CIA World Factbook. It is always current, and it covers every region and country in the world. Each country link provides a picture of the country’s flag, background on the country, and information about its geography, the people, government, economy, transportation, its military, and transnational issues. The same statistics are kept for all countries so that statistical analysis can be made between countries.

CIA Home Page for Kids

https://www.cia.gov/kids-page/index.html

Young people often have a fascination with the CIA. This site provides students with information about the organization. There are sections for grades K–5 and 6–12. The sites explain who the CIA is and what it does. They review the CIA’s history and describe its canine corps and aerial photography pigeons. Kids will have fun exploring the archives and playing CIA-designed games.

Wacky Tales—My Cool Grandparents

http://www.eduplace.com/tales/content/wwt_055.html

Students love to do Mad Libs. This site, Wacky Tales, is an online version of that activity. My Cool Grandparents asks students to choose words related to different topics that are specific parts of speech. They can get help with the parts of speech and can read their story when they are finished. This is a great way to get kids to think about their grandparents.




Geography—The World Around Us (cont.)

United Nations Cyber Schoolbus

http://cyberschoolbus.un.org/

This is the United Nations’ site for students and schools. It provides curriculum for many international themes. Students can become involved with the Model U.N. and a student conference on human rights. They can participate in the Annual Peace Pals International Art Contest and submit entries for the Stand Up for Peace writing contest. They also have a games section for students to enjoy. This is a highly recommended site.

Peace Corps Kids World

http://www.peacecorps.gov/kids/

This site is designed to educate and entertain children about world geography and the cultures of other countries. Children can send electronic postcards, read folktales from around the world, download coloring pages, and check their geography skills with interactive games.

MapQuest

http://www.mapquest.com/

MapQuest’s Interactive Atlas provides a guide with street maps from all over the world. TripQuest offers city-to-city driving directions for the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. This site is great for learning geography.

History

The Travel Channel—This Day in History

http://www.history.com/

This is a great way to incorporate history into your classroom. Check out what special events have happened on each day of the year.




History (cont.)

Discovery School—History Lessons

Ancient History—http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/ancienthis.html

World History—http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/worldhis.html

U.S. History—http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/ushis.html

There is an excellent selection and variety of lesson plans at these three history sites. The lesson plans are divided into K–5, 6–8 and 9–12 groupings.

Center for History and New Media History Matters

http://historymatters.gmu.edu/

Explore over 1,000 primary documents and interviews, read how historians use documents to make sense of the past, and search more than 1,000 reviews and annotated websites on American history. This site is designed for high school and college teachers and students.

Library of Congress—The Learning Page

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/

The Library of Congress is an outstanding site for American history and general studies. The Library of Congress Learning Page provides teachers with more than seven million historical documents, photographs, maps, films, and audio recordings. Lesson plans can be searched by theme, topic, discipline, or era. There are activities, tools, ideas, and features that are useful for teaching American history. Your students will enjoy exploring the different topics.

PBS Teacher Source

http://www.pbs.org/teachers/

PBS is a great source for information on historical events and personalities. This site offers information about specific television series and generally includes summaries of each episode, interviews (often with sound bites), a time line, glossary, photos, and links to relevant sites. PBS Teacher Source offers lessons and activities that are arranged by topic and grade level.

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History (cont.)

British Broadcasting Company: History

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/

BBC’s History offers sites, activities, games and other resources for teachers and students. Do not miss the History for Kids section. Your students will really enjoy the games, animations, and virtual tours. The topics cover a wide range of curriculum.

Museums

Museum of Canada—Fun and Games

http://www.virtualmuseum.ca

Several Canadian museums collaborated to create this site. There are virtual exhibits, an image gallery, a community memories section, and a listing of bilingual French and English museums and their events. Of interest to teachers is their Teachers’ Center, while students will enjoy the Fun and Games section. Best of all, they can pick themes, add descriptions, and choose among various layouts to create their own museums.

Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History

http://americanhistory.si.edu/

At this site, students can explore American history by following a time line of stories from the museum’s exhibits, collections, and programs. Students can also participate in online museum activities. Teachers can bring the museum’s collections and research into their classrooms with teacher’s manuals and online activities.

Smithsonian’s Museum for Kids

http://americanhistory.si.edu/kids/index.cfm

This site is specific to the Museum for Kids. Many of the museum’s exhibitions are on the Web and most of them have special activities to do at home that you will not find in the museum.

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Museums (cont.)

Museum of London—Learning Online

http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/English/Learning/Learningonline/

The Museum of London tells the story of London from prehistoric times to the present day. Find out what Romans ate for dinner, experience the Great Fire of London, go window shopping in the Victorian walkway, and be amazed by the magnificent Lord Mayor’s coach. This site is the online learning site for the museum. It has great materials for classroom teachers and activities for students.

The State Hermitage Museum—St. Petersburg, Russia

http://hermitagemuseum.org/html_En/index.html

The State Hermitage Museum occupies six magnificent buildings situated along the embankment of the River Neva, right in the heart of St. Petersburg, Russia. The Hermitage collection of works of art—over 3,000,000 items—present the development of the world’s culture and art from the Stone Age to the 20th century. Computer technology enables the State Hermitage Museum to provide people from all over the world with wider access to information about the museum and its treasures.

Pioneer Life

Pioneer Life in Upper Canada

http://www.projects.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/pioneer/home_eng.htm

This site provides students with the chance to investigate the following questions: Where did pioneers come from? Where did they settle? Who was already there? How did they use the land? How was water important? What was it like to live in a pioneer village?

Illinois State Museum—At Home in the Heartland

http://www.museum.state.il.us/exhibits/athome/index.html

This online interactive exhibit is about family life in Illinois from 1700 to the present. This site gives students the opportunity to meet people who lived during these periods, share in their decision making, and explore and compare their lifestyles with other areas in the country.




Pioneer Life (cont.)

Camp Silos Activities

http://www.campsilos.org/search.htm

Many interactive activities help students explore prairie life and pioneer farming. The Excursions section puts students into the life of the museum curator sorting through primary sources to create museum exhibits on pioneer life. Students can choose from three different adventures.

Colonial Williamsburg Kids Zone Games and Activities

http://www.history.org/kids/games/

The games and activities presented here are so engaging and very relevant to social studies curriculum goals. Students can try a Daily Jigsaw Puzzle or play Pardon or Pillory by guessing the letters in the words to save a colonist from the pillory. Other games include Chicken Chase, Sheep Shuffle, and Hotch Potch. Activities include Dirt Detective, Junior Archaeologist, Write with a Quill Pen, Colonial Postcard Maker and Colonial Card Creator, Brickmaker Buildup, Name that Founding Father, Tool Trouble, Heads Up For the Colonists, and the 18th Century Paper Doll Game.

The Environment

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

This site provides up-to-date information about our environment. Have students use the Quick Finder to learn about different topics and resources that are of interest to the agency. Students may be surprised by the potential and actual hazards that exist in our environment.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Kids

http://www.epa.gov/kids/

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for High School Students

http://epa.gov/highschool/

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Teachers

http://www.epa.gov/teachers/




The Environment (cont.)

Fish and Wildlife Service—Education

http://www.fws.gov/educators/students.html

This site is for students of all ages. They can explore and learn about fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats, and how to help conserve, protect, and enhance them.

Environment Canada—Website for Youth

http://www.ec.gc.ca/youth/index_e.cfm

Students in Canada can connect with youth and organizations in environmental fields. They can get involved, expand their knowledge about the environment, and be inspired to help with projects in their local areas.

National Geographic Society

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/

Just scrolling through the main page of the National Geographic site is exciting. There are so many things to see and do. Students will love the quality of the stories covered at National Geographic and the games and activities offered. Do not miss National Geographic for Kids. It offers a wealth of information and engaging activities.

National Wildlife Federation

http://www.nwf.org/

This fun and educational site offers tips for enjoying and protecting our wildlife and the outdoors. The Kids section has activities to help kids get involved in the outdoors and wildlife conservation. Students can play games that help them understand what is happening to some of our wild creatures and their habitats.





Wildlife Conservation Society

http://www.wcs.org/

The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wildlands through careful science, international conservation, education, and the management of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks. This site offers a perspective on how everyone can help save wildlife. It is interesting to see how different groups (in this case, zoos) are helping to save wildlife in different parts of the world.

Wildlife Conservation Society—Kids Go Wild

http://www.kidsgowild.com/

Kids can get involved in saving wildlife and wildlands. They can find out what kids like them are doing to protect endangered animals in this site’s Wild News section. They can see and learn about cool animals by checking out the Wild Animal Facts. They can test their skills and creativity by playing in the online Wild Arcade. They can also read about how the Wildlife Conservation Society does its part to save wildlife and wildlands in the About WCS section.

World Wildlife Foundation

http://www.panda.org/

The World Wildlife Foundation is a global environmental conservation organization. It is the one with the panda logo. Everything teachers want to know about conservation and its role in our lives can be found here. They can find out about endangered species, tackling environmental issues, and understanding the fundamental principles of evolution. The information is tailored to meet their educational requirements and also includes homework assignments and projects.

World Wildlife Foundation—Kids

http://www.panda.org/news_facts/multimedia/fun_games/index.cfm

The games here will help students find out more about key conservation issues such as endangered species, global warming, and pollution. This is an exciting way to be introduced to these important concepts and is a great starting point for younger children.





Sierra Club

http://www.sierraclub.org/

The Sierra Club has more than 750,000 members who are inspired by nature and work together to protect our communities and the planet. The Sierra Club is America’s oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Use this site to keep up on what they are doing to help the environment. Help students understand how to use politics to improve the environment.

Famous People in History

Yahoo! Kids: Famous People in History

http://kids.yahoo.com/directory/School-Bell/Social-Studies/History/Biographies/

This is a good place to look for biographies on both people from the past and people who are currently in the news.

Biography.com

http://www.biography.com

This site is from the Biography Channel. Students can search by name to find Biography Channel sites and references to other related sites.

Bio 4 Kids

http://www.biography.com/bio4kids/index.jsp

This fun and informative site, also from the Biography Channel, includes biographies on historical figures and contemporary icons. The content will inspire kids.




Famous People in History (cont.)

America’s Story from America’s Library

http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/aa

At this site, students can learn about inventors, politicians, performers, activists, and other everyday people who made America what it is today.

World War II

World War II Posters

http://www.library.unt.edu/govinfo/mapsandposters/wwiipost.html

This site offers a comprehensive list of Web resources for wartime propaganda posters from many nations.

World War II Propaganda

http://www.teacheroz.com/WWIIpropaganda.htm

This site has an extensive list of resources for reviewing wartime propaganda, cartoons in print and on film, wartime movies and entertainers, nose art, and wartime photography. There are also many links to other sites related to World War II.

British Posters of the Second World War

http://www.ww2poster.co.uk/

The National Archives is the UK government’s official archive, containing 900 years of history with records ranging from parchment and paper scrolls through to digital files and archived websites. Their art, including posters from World War II, tell us about people’s attitudes during the war, particularly the attitudes of governments toward their citizens and propaganda. The posters and other artwork at this site offer an excellent way for students to learn about the conditions in England during the war.




World War II (cont.)

Canadian World War II Posters

http://www.airmuseum.ca/postscan.html

This site offers a Canadian perspective on what was happening in Canada during World War II. The posters illustrate the propaganda presented by the government to encourage everyone to do their part to support the war effort. Students should be encouraged to compare the posters from different countries and the messages they promoted.

About.com—World War II Posters

http://history1900s.about.com/library/photos/blyindexww2posters.htm

This collection of over 250 posters from World War II shows how the United States encouraged citizens to enlist, buy bonds, and work hard at home in order to support the war. No matter if the posters are funny, patriotic, or serious, they are all interesting and can provide valuable insight to political views at that time in American history.

National Archives—Powers of Persuasion

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/powers_of_persuasion/ powers_of_persuasion_intro.html

Guns, tanks, and bombs were the principal weapons of World War II, but there were other, more subtle, forms of warfare as well. Words, posters, and films waged a constant battle for the hearts and minds of the American citizenry just as surely as military weapons engaged the enemy. In this exhibit, there are two sides shown. One set of posters shows pictures of fists, muscles, tools, and artillery that convey American strength. Patriotic colors of red, white, and blue predominate as national symbols and heroes appeal to patriotism. In the other set, the viewer is confronted with the frightening stakes of the war and its human cost. Dark, earthen colors appear in portrayals of imperiled citizens, as well as dead and wounded soldiers. This is a great site for students to explore so that they can see how powerful each type of persuasion can be.




Ancient Civilizations

Yahoo! Kids—Ancient Civilizations

http://kids.yahoo.com/search?p=Ancient+Civilizations

Searching Yahoo! Kids for ancient civilizations brings up more than 80 very interesting sites. These sites are a good place for your students to go when they are beginning to learn about ancient civilizations. Students can find information and participate in activities and games to help them understand this very complex time in history.

Ancient Civilization Theme Page

http://www.cln.org/themes/ancient.html

This content-rich theme page has links to two types of resources related to the study of ancient civilizations. Students and teachers will find resources to help them learn about these civilizations. In addition, there are also links to instructional materials and lesson plans that will help teachers provide instruction.

British Museum

http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/world/world.html

The museum site features fascinating collections and exhibits that illuminate the history of cultures.

BBC Ancient History

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/

This site has extremely rich presentations for each of the following civilizations: Egyptian, Greek, British Prehistory, Roman, Viking, and Anglo-Saxon. There is also a kids’ section that introduces students to the basic concepts of each civilization with facts and activities that are engaging and easy to understand.




Ancient Civilizations (cont.)

CyberSleuths—Ancient Civilizations

http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/History/Ancient_Civilizations/index.htm

This site provides links covering 13 ancient civilizations and groups of people. Students can select one civilization to explore or compare and contrast several civilizations.

Nova: Mysteries of the Nile—Internet Exploration

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/egypt/

Students can explore the pyramids, temples, and other architectural feats of ancient Egypt through 360° photos. This site chronicles NOVA’s search for archaic clues to the mystery of obelisk-raising and its attempt to erect one of these pillars of stone itself. Students can learn what happened, meet the NOVA team, and try to lever an obelisk.

Nova: Pyramids—The Inside Story

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/

On this site, students can follow a team as they reconstruct how the pyramids of Egypt were built. Students can wander through the chambers and passageways of the Great Pyramid, and learn about the pharaohs for whom these monumental tombs were built. They can also experience the 1997 field season of a team of archaeologists as they excavated the bakery that fed the pyramid builders.

American History

Discovery School—U.S. History Lessons

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/ushis.html

Lesson plans for grades K–12 are included, along with both topics and lesson plans that are standards-based, and a glossary of terms and standards that can be used for evaluations.

Teachnology—The Online Teacher Resource—U.S. History

http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/lesson_plans/history/us_history/

This site offers general sites and topic-specific sections for American Presidents, Civil War, Black History Month, Elections and Voting, and States of America.

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American History (cont.)

Kid Info—American History

http://www.kidinfo.com/SchoolSubjects.html#AmericanHistory

This is a great site for kids and teachers. It has excellent resources.

First Gov for Kids

These sites are a great resource for students and teachers. There are links to many well-known history and geography sites.

First Gov for Kids—History

http://www.kids.gov/k_history.htm

First Gov for Kids—Geography

http://www.kids.gov/k_geography.htm

Kids Click—American History

http://www.kidsclick.org/midamer.html

Kids Click is a Web search for kids by librarians. This is a great site for kids to bookmark and use on a regular basis for homework help and general-information searches.

Whitehousekids.gov

http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/

Whitehousekids.gov gives students the opportunity to learn about the White House and the president. There are exciting activities for students as well as guides for teachers to help their students learn more about our government.

POTUS: Presidents of the United States

http://www.ipl.org/div/potus/

This resource provides background information, election results, lists of cabinet members, notable events, and points of interest for each of the presidents. Links to biographies, historical documents, audio and video files, and other presidential sites are also included.

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50 States

National Park Service

http://www.nps.gov/

This site highlights America’s national parks and historic places. Of particular interest are the Links to the Past branch that features Today in History, Park Museum Collections, and Treasures of the Nation. Also check out the Learning Place.

National Park Service—WebRangers

http://www.nps.gov/Webrangers/

Students can become WebRangers and learn what park rangers do to help protect our natural resources and our cultural heritage. Students will solve mysteries and puzzles, play games, take part in stories, and gather secret words. When they complete the activites on the site, students can earn their WebRanger Certificates.

Yahoo! Kids—U.S. States

http://kids.yahoo.com/directory/Around-the-World/U.S.-States/

Yahoo! Kids provides a collection of sites for each state. This search is perfect for students researching particular states for state reports or presentations.

Net States

http://www.netstate.com/states/index.html

There is plenty of basic information on each state, including the state flag, symbol, and state history.

The U.S. Fifty

http://www.theus50.com/

Facts, games, and quizzes help students learn about the 50 states.

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Geography—The World Around Us Resources/Social Studies... · Students love to do Mad Libs. This site, Wacky Tales, is an online version of that activity. My Cool Grandparents asks