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Social Studies
http://www.betsyrosshouse.org/history/The Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia is the house where Ross is purported to have made her famous flag. Visit
the virtual museum to learn about The Woman, The House, and The Flag. "The Betsy Ross story was brought to public attention
in 1870 by her grandson, William Canby, in a speech he made to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Canby and other members
of Betsy's family signed sworn affidavits stating that they heard the story of the making of the first flag from Betsy's own
mouth."
http://www.revolutionarywararchives.org/betsyross.htmlWhile admitting that historians agree that there are no primary sources to support the Ross tale, the Revolutionary
War Archives present the "overwhelming circumstantial evidence in support of Betsy." Click on over for a Betsy Ross biography
("Betsy's Great-Grandfather, Andrew Griscom, migrated to New Jersey and then Philadelphia in 1680."), the story of the Betsy
Ross flag, and a pro and con presentation of the "Did Betsy Ross sew the first American flag?" debate.
http://www.pbs.org/georgewashington/PBS: Rediscovering George Washington
"Why should young Americans who care about their country and aspire to
do something worthwhile with their lives be interested in the greatness of George Washington? For at least two reasons: First,
although knowing what is worthwhile and what is possible is essential to living a good life and doing some good for our country,
we are not born knowing these things." Explore Washington's great legacy with a biography, timeline, gallery of primary documents,
and half-dozen of Washington's letters read by Charlton Heston.
http://www.charleslindbergh.com/Charles Lindbergh
He’s the man that was made famous for his flight in the “Sprit of St. Louis”.
This site has tons of information about him & has a discussion center for all where you can ask questions about him as
well.
http://www.distinguishedwomen.com/Distinguish Women of the past and present Website
“This site has biographies of women who contributed
to our culture in many different ways. There are writers, educators, scientists, and heads of state, politicians, civil rights
crusaders, artists, entertainers, and others. Some were alive hundreds of years ago and some are living today. We've heard
of some of them, while many more have been ignored by history book writers. I'd like to acknowledge as many as I can.”
http://search.eb.com/women/The 300 Women who changed the World
“For millennia, women have left their mark on the world, at times
changing the course of history and at other times influencing small but significant spheres of life. Only in the past century,
however, have concerted efforts been made to represent women's contributions more fully in history books. Consequently, changes
in status for many women in modern times—the right to own property, to vote, and to choose their own careers—may
obscure the accomplishments made by women of earlier eras. In profiling 300 women who changed the world, Encyclopedia Britannica
has chosen those whose contributions have endured through the ages.”
http://www.americanpresidents.org/The American Presidents web site, created for the television series, contains a complete video archive of all American
Presidents: Life Portraits programming, plus these additional resources: • Biographical facts • Key events
of each presidency • Presidential places • Reference material Pick a president from the pull-down menu
above and explore.
http://www.crimelibrary.com/index.htmlThe Crime Library Website
This site explores the minds & methods of the most dangerous criminals from the
past & the present. If you or you child like to learn about what makes the mind of a criminal tick or even like the science
behind finding the criminals, you will want to check out this site.
WARNING: This site is NOT for
young children. It does go into detail about the crimes & contains photo for some of the crimes. I recommend it for the
high school or older, but you can decide what is best for your children.
http://www.houdinitribute.com/March 23, 1874 was Harry Houdini’s birth date. Harry Houdini is known to be one of the most famous magicians
of all time. Check out the tribute to Harry Houdini that was done on this site. I love the music & sound effects, but
make sure to turn the volume down when you first get on it. I didn’t, and it about knock me out of my seat. (LOL)
World History
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/history/middleages/
Medieval Europe: The Middle Ages
Age Range: About 9 and up (younger children will need parental
guidance/assistance)
When
you get to this site that is sponsored by Minnesota State University, you will see a brief introduction. Click on "The Middle
Ages" image to enter the site. A new page opens where you select your guide to the Middle Ages who educates you about various
topics. Your guides include:
*A Knight - Sir Knight will explain about government, the life of a noble, how to become a
knight, and how people communicated.
*A Merchant - Learn about trade routes, inventions and discoveries, life in towns,
and how craftsmen banded together to form "merchant guilds."
*A Nun - Find out about the role of the church and religion,
learn about The Crusades, investigate the lives of the clergy, and see what part literature played in this era.
*A Peasant
- Meet a farmer and learn what his roles and rights were in Medieval society. He'll also explain daily life and tell you about
health and medicine during these times of Leprosy and The Black Death.
You can explore a little history through the text
and illustrations
provided, or look a little deeper by clicking on the links within the text that lead to more information
and resources about The Middle Ages.
http://www.learner.org/interactives/collapse/
Collapse: Why Do Civilizations Fall? (High School Level)
This site explores the collapse
of four ancient civilizations: The Maya, The Anasazi, The Mesopotamian and the Mali empires. Visitors can collect and analyze
evidence, much like an archaeologist does, for the causes of these civilizations' declines. "Garbage-ology" is also featured
(where one sees what trash reveals about a society). Site makes connections between what finished off these civilizations
and the problems facing modern society; will history repeat itself? From Annenberg/CPB.
http://www.worldheritagepointer.com/index.shtmlWelcome! The World Heritage Pointer features some of this planet's most fascinating places, the World Heritage
Sites, through the fictional travel adventures of a dog named Sonya.
This website and its e-zine (electronic newsletter)
are a fun way to learn about the wildlife, geography, nature, history and cultures of these extraordinary places. They're
also a great way for you and your children or grandchildren to share time together on the computer. Plus you can print them
out if you prefer to read the episode and do the word matches in a comfy, non-computer setting.
http://interactives.mped.org/view_interactive.aspx?id=683&title=
Tut's Treasures Venn Diagram
In this student interactive, from
Xpeditions, students use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast artifacts from ancient Egypt with modern "artifacts." Click
"Display Full Record" and see the Relation field for a link to the lesson this interactive supports.
American History
http://www.earlyamerica.com/
This website has the following within the site about American History:
*Freedom Documents - The Declaration
of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
*World Of Early America - Find out how America got its
name, meet some of the notable women of the era, and read some obituaries of notable characters of the time.
*Lives of
Early Americans - Read the biographies of Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Boone, Paul Revere, and more.
*Maps - See maps of the
13 colonies as well as battlefields and other settlements.
*Milestone Events - Learn about The Whiskey Rebellion, Thomas
Paine's "Common Sense," The Louisiana Purchase and other defining events in early American history.
*Portraits - Read about
the lives of people who were prominent in early American history including Samuel Adams, Benedict Arnold, King George III,
Thomas Jefferson, and more. The pictures here are of engravings made from original paintings.
*Games - Test your knowledge
of early American history with quizzes and crossword puzzles.
*Music - Listen to the music and read the lyrics of songs
that were popular during The French and Indian War, The Revolutionary War, The War of 1812, and more.
*Movies - Watch a
series of films that highlight notable people and historic events including the lives of George Washington and Molly Pitcher.
http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/perspectives_daily.html
Daily Life in the Colonies
Move your mouse around this picture of life in Early America to find
out what is happening in the scene, from women's chores, to domestication of the turkey, educational opportunities and literacy,
or how much a farm laborer could earn, for instance.
http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0312848/13colonieshome.htm
Interactive Map of the 13 Colonies
Students will click on the state to match the correct state name
on this interactive map of the thirteen colonies.
http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0312848/13colonieskey.htmThe key for the Interactive Map of the 13 Colonies
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/colonialhouse/history/index.html
Interactive Colonial History
How well would your students fare as colonists? Well, that depends
on a lot of factors, such as, do they believe in washing or showering every day, or even every week? As well as this online
feature, students can also select a tour of the governor's or the preacher's house. Take a look at the ovens, the houses,
the storehouses, and the land there to see how Colonials lived. Further interactive features here explore Colonial clothing,
events during the 17th century, Video Diaries, and an interactive voyage.
http://americanhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory/resources/education.asp
Who am I? A History Mystery
In this online
activity, students will select a mystery character and then find the objects that hold the key to their identity. Once revealed,
each character tells a story of the Civil War.
***This is at the top of the page. Click on LAUNCH to
start. I played this myself & thought it was neat!!!***
http://www.aamonline.org/The AAM Online Education Program provides Students and Educators with a series of online American History lessons
American Government
http://www.congressforkids.net/Learning about the federal government doesn't have to be boring. Congress for Kids gives you access to interactive,
fun-filled experiences designed to help you learn about the foundation of our federal government and how its actions affect
you. Although designed for students in grades fourth through high school, other students, teachers, parents, and interested
citizens will find helpful, engaging activities, too.
Using appealing, full-color illustrations, and engaging activities,
this site will extend your learning in the basics about the American federal government.
Uncle Sam is your guide through
Congress for Kids. He will introduce you to a new skill or bit of knowledge, or review a skill you already have, or even test
your knowledge.
http://www.usconstitution.net/constkids4.htmlThe Constitution for Kids Website
This site is designed to help children understand what the constitution is,
and how it affects us.
Geography
http://www.classroom.antarctica.gov.au/Welcome to Classroom Antarctica - a comprehensive online teaching resource produced by the Australian Antarctic
Division. It is particularly aimed at grades 5 to 8.
http://www.postcardsfrom.com/t1/arcin.htmlDiscover America through Postcards®
Welcome to the Postcard Gallery, a, state-by-state archive of all the
postcards from our first trip, the Capital Tour of America, arranged chronologically from the first day to the last day of
this three-year journey from 1997-2000. Above each postcard are links, such as Maps, Travel Tips, Stamps and Fun Facts that
will connect you to more information about that state.
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/geopediaGeoPedia is a "wiki"-style supplement to National Geographic magazine's feature stories. Each GeoPedia entry provides
in-depth background material on a given topic while maintaining National Geographic's renowned standard of accuracy. It's
a research tool with valuable links to the best resources. Here, visitors can learn more about a subject area, ask a question,
and submit a link or a story. User-generated content will be edited by expert editors in the field, such as top researchers,
journalists, and professors. GeoPedia's extended research areas provide a wealth of information to meet every user's need.
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/The U.S. Department of State website. This section of the website lists all the countries of the world. Just click
on the country, and read about it. Some countries even have links listed to learn more about the country.
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