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Social Studies
1492 Exhibit
http://sunsite.unc.edu/expo/1492.exhibit/Intro.html
Lots of information about life in 1492.
http://www.50states.com
Information about each state, including birds, flags, state songs you can listen to, fast facts and trivia. If you click on "tools" you'll find lots of printable maps and study sheets.
America's Story
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es
Meet amazing Americans, jump back in time, explore the states, watch a
movie, hear a song, play a tune from America's past.
Archiving Early America
http://earlyamerica.com
Historic documents from 18th century America
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/index.html
This site is leveled and provides activities for students at the k-2 level. GREAT pictures. This site covers the following American symbols: U.S. flag, eagle, liberty bell, white house, Pledge and National Anthem. Printable worksheets are available from the games section.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for kids (3-5)
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/index.html
Same site as above, but for grades 3-5. Includes information on the branches of
government, how laws are made, the election process, symbols of the U.S., etc. Good
pictures and diagrams.
Birthday Time Capsule
http://www.dmarie.com/asp/history.asp
Ever wonder what was going on the day you were born? How much did a car or house
cost? Who was President? What songs were hits? You can enter any date
and find out what events were shaping people's lives at that time.
Colonial Williamsburg Kids Zone
http://www.history.org/kids/games/
Games and activities relating to colonial times. Examples: Create a
colonial postcard, write with a quill pen, play "Name that Founding Father."
The Columbus Navigation Homepage
http://www.columbusnavigation.com/
Examining the History, Navigation, and Landfall of Christopher Columbus
CongressLink
http:// www.congresslink.org
Take a virtual tour of the Capitol or view an
online version of the Constitution. Link to over 75 Congress-related sites.
E-Conflict World Encyclopedia
http://www.emulateme.com
View maps and flags or listen to national anthems. Over 1400 pages of written text
on the nations.
Ellis Island
http://www.historychannel.com/ellisisland/
Journey back in time at this site and experience the many hurdles the over 12 million
immigrants to the U.S. had to overcome when entering this country. Take the
"Who are you?" exam to find out just how tough it was to pass the tests.
There are also video clips, such as the story of Annie Moore, who was the first person
admitted to Ellis Island in 1892.
European Map Scramble
http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/features/hodgepodge/20010300_europe/scramble/scramble.html
See if you can put Europe back together again.
Exploring Amistad at Mystic Seaport
http://amistad.mysticseaport.org
Explores the Amistad Revolt of 1839-1842
Eyewitness: History through the eyes of those who lived it
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/
Using diaries, interviews, newspaper articles and other
sources, historical events such as Invasion of England in 1066 or the Battle of Gettysburg
have been brought to life through the words of those who witnessed these auspicious
events.
GeoBee Challenge
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee/
Test your geography smarts online. Each day five new
questions are posted from the National Geographic Bee. Play as often as you want.
GeoNet
http://www.eduplace.com/geonet/index.html
This game is a great way to learn about geography and history
GeoSpy
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geospy/
Check out National Geographic's newest game that tests geographic knowledge
by challenging you to identify continents, countries, states, and provinces
against the clock
Gold Rush! California's Untold Stories
http://www.museumca.org/goldrush
Presented by the Oakland Museum of California, this site lets you experience the
California Gold Rush.
Historic Mount Vernon-home of George Washington
http://www.mountvernon.org/
Learn all about our first President
Historic Steps of Lewis and Clark
http://www.usaweekend.com/97_issues/971102/lewis_and_clark/971102trail_intro.html
Be a virtual explorer. You'll face six major decisions that affected the outcome of
the expedition. Choose the right answers and you'll reach the end of the trail where you
can
register for a prize.
The History Place
http://www.historyplace.com/
Topics range from the American Revolution to Vietnam
Kentucky Atlas and Gazetteer
http://www.uky.edu/KentuckyAtlas
Maps and information on all Kentucky counties
Leonardo's Workshop
http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/play/leonardo/index.html
Someone has changed history! You must travel back in time to the Renaissance and explore
Leonardo da Vinci's workshop in search of clues. Examine Leonardo's art and inventions and
discover the spirit of the Renaissance while solving this interactive mystery.
Monticello-home of Thomas Jefferson
http://www.monticello.org/index.html
Find out what a day in the life of Jefferson was like, or even write him a letter! Was he
was a vegetarian? Teachers, check out the online lessons.
Plymouth: Its history and people
http://pilgrims.net/plymouth/history/index.htm
Learn about the Pilgrims, the Wampanoag tribe, the Mayflower Compact, etc.
Selected Civil War photographs
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/cwphtml/cwphome.html
From the Library of Congress, this site include scenes of military personnel,
preparations for battle, and battle after-effects. The collection also includes portraits
of both Confederate and Union officers, and a selection of enlisted men.
Smithsonian Institution
http://www.si.edu/
Virtual visits to Museum of the American Indian, American History Museum, Air and Space
Museum, and National Zoo.
Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/youth/stateknow/skhome.html
Basic facts for each state, links to Internet encyclopedias, and other links to
locations such as official state Web sites.
The Underground Railroad
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/99/railroad/
This National Geographic site lets you follow the footsteps of Harriet Tubman, who led
hundreds of runaway slaves to freedom.
An Underground Railroad Webquest
http://www.geocities.com/resiz1/index.html
Another excellent webquest where you will meet many famous people who worked
on the Underground Railroad,visit some important places that it traveled, and be witness
to some historical events.
The US 50
http://www.theus50.com
History, historic figures, facts about each of the 50 states.
US History
http://www.ushistory.org/
Created and hosted by the Independence Hall Association in
Philadelphia. Lots of links to sites such as The Betsy Ross homepage, Valley Forge, The
Liberty Bell, and more.
US States
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/
Facts, map and state symbols for the 50 states, with links to related
quizzes and printouts. State map printouts and state flag printouts.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/
Learn about the history of the White House, read about the people and pets who live there, or take a video tour of some of the rooms.
Where is that?
http://www.funbrain.com/where/
Fun geography game where you must identify countries, states,
and capitals from maps
