General
Social Studies Resources
EdSitement:
The Best of the Humanities on the Web
National
Geographic.com Kids
African-American
History
The
African American Experience From the Librarians' Index to the
Internet, the site contains extensive and categorized resources related
to Black History
Month and Beyond.
The
African-American Mosaic Exhibition From the Library of Congress, this
exhibit covers only four areas --Colonization, Abolition, Migrations,
and the WPA-- of the many covered by the Mosaic. These topics were selected
not only because they illustrate well the depth, breadth, and richness
of the Library's black history collections, but also because of the significant
and interesting interplay among them.
African
American Web Connection
African
American World Your guide to African American history and culture
from PBS. From Sojourner Truth to Jacob Lawrence, discover the courage
and talent that shaped the African American experience.
African
Americans in History
Africans
in America From PBS, the site chronicles the history of racial
slavery in the United States -- from the start of the Atlantic slave trade
in the 16th century to the end of the American Civil War in 1865. The
Teacher's Guide provides a context for teachers and students to use the
Web in and out of the classroom.
Black
History Past to Present: An interactive Treasure Hunt - This
is a treasure hunt but provides a large number of links which will benefit
student searches.
Celebrate
Black History Month
Our
Shared History: African American Heritage Find all the
exciting and innovative sites related to African American heritage available
across ParkNet. These sites vary widely from far-reaching travel guides
to new information on the Underground Railroad to ways to find African
American ancestors who fought in the Civil War. This site also includes
links to Exhibits and Collections as well as Tools for Learning.
Scholastic's
Culture and Change: Black America in History
Voice
of Civil Rights
Current
Events
CyberSchoolBus:
United Nations This site's mission is to promote education about
international issues and the United Nations. The Global Teaching and Learning
Project produces high quality teaching materials and activities designed
for educational use.
Daryl
Cagle's Professional Cartoonists' Index provides teachers with access
to the nation's political cartoonists work. Links on the left side
are the hot topics in the news. The site includes a Teacher's Guide
for implementing cartoons into your curriculum.
Economics
Bureau
of Engraving & Printing site provides students with information
on how money is printed. Students see money from the past, present
and future. There are also games on the site and information on
teacher materials which are available.
Federal
Reserve Bank of San Francisco This Federal Reserve Bank site provides
educational resopurces including Ask Dr. Econ and the Great Economists
Treasure Hunt.
Federal
Reserve Education This site provides educational resources about the
Federal Reserve. The link to the Fed101 Web site requires Flash
but provides wonderful information for students about the Fed.
Gazillionaire
Download the shareware version of this fun game. A cross between "Monopoly
in outer space and Wall Street in Wonderland," this game involves
mathematical concepts that deal with managing a business through a fictional
theme.
National
Council on Economic Education
U.S.
Department of Treasury This site is the Treasury's Learning Vault
where students can learn all about the history of the Treasury Department
and its role in the Federal government. Links include the History
of the Treasury, a Tour of the Treasury Building and link For the Kids!
which is specifically for the elementary students.
Geography
Geoglobe:
Interative Geography
The
Great Globe Gallery
Great
Sites for Teaching About American History and Culture
Online
Geography Games
Teaching
Geography through the Internet: Internet Resources for Geography
Educators
The
World Fact Book
U.S.
Government
Ben's
Guide to U.S. Government for Kids K-12
U.S.
National Archives and Records Administration provides teachers with
a digital classroom which includes document-based lesson plans, student
research and activities. The Exhibit Hall includes The Declaration
of Independence, The Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
U.S.
Senate
Whitehousekids.gov
The
Supreme Court Historical Society
This site is dedicated to the collection and preservation of the history
of the Supreme Court of the United States. Features a digital library
of articles and books, legal and constitutional history, and a learning
center area for teachers and students.
The
Oyez Project A multimedia database with abstracts of key constitutional
cases, digital audio of oral arguments, history, recent news, and more.
Supreme
Court: A Journey Through Time This offering provides historical exploration
of the United States' highest court. Presented by Court TV.
Landmark
Supreme Court Cases This site was developed to provide teachers with
a full range of resources and activities to support the teaching of landmark
Supreme Court cases, helping students explore the key issues of each case.
Supreme
Court of the United States
U.S.
History
The
American Civil War Homepage
American
Experience: Battle of the Bulge Timelines, maps, and remembrances
from Veteran soldiers are included in the site. There is also a
Teacher's Resource section which provides guidance in utilizing the site
in the classroom.
American
Experience: D-Day Timelines, maps, letters from GI's and more
are included in the site. There is also a Teacher's Resource section
which provides guidance in utilizing the site in the classroom.
American
Memory from the Library of Congress could be said to be the national
photo album. Through the site you can find thousands of pictures
from the vaults of the Library of Congress. Click on "Teachers"
where you will find activities and lesson ideas to use with your students.
The
American Presidents: Life Portraits has its origin in the American
Presidents series shown on C-SPAN. Students will find it to be a
source of excellent information on American presidents. There is
a teacher link to elarn how to incorporate C-SPAN into the classroom.
The
American Presidency presented by Groliers presents the history of
presidents, politics, and related subjects.
CivilWar.com
is an effort to be a resource to students of all ages about the history
of the American Civil War.
Cold
War Policies 1945-1991 Though not the prettiest site on the
web, it chronicles the key events and players in the Cold War.
Documenting
the American South - University of North Carolina
Fast
Attacks and Boomers profiles the technology behind the submarines
used during the Cold War era. Based on an exhibit at the Namtional
Museum of American History, this site shows how the subs were built, what
weapons they used, how they were operated and much more.
Founding.com:
User's Guide to the Declaration of Independence brings the Declaration
of Independence to life. Not only is there information about its
writing and the Founders but there are discussions of topics from today
amd from critical periods of American history during which ideas of the
Declaration were tested.
Harlem
1900-1940
The
Index of Native American Resource on the Internet
Liberty!
The American Revolution provides the viewer with a complete background
on the events leading up to and following the writing of the Constitution
including the Revolutionary War. The site is based on the PBS special
that aired in 1997 and includes a teacher's guide.
NARA
Exhibit Hall The Exhibit Hall at the National Archives and Records
Administration provides students with a look at exhibits which include
a chronicle of the posters from WWII in "Powers of Persuassion,"
"Looking Back on the American Century," "The Special Relationship"
which provides a glimpse at the relationship that developed between Churchill
and FDR, "When Nixon Met Elvis," and other historical moments
in the 20th century.
Seperate
is Not Equal: Brown v. Board of Education The Smithsonian's
National Museum of American History is presents this exhibit to commemorate
the 50th anniversary of this major turning point in American history.
TVA
Students can follow the history of one of the longest lasting institutions
to emerge from the Depression and FDR's New Deal. Here students
can learn about the history of the nation's largest public utility and
find out what its role is today.
World
History
Asia
for Educators provides middle and high school teachers with curriculum
units, websites and materials in a variety of subject areas.
The
Berlin Wall is an interactive site that chronicles the history and
the fall of the Berlin Wall. The site contains and interactive portion
which requires Shockwave as well as a chronology of events with a quiz
at the end.
Collapse:
Why Do Civilizations Fail? This web site provides fascinating
accounts and history of ancient empires that vanished. Inspired
by programs from Out of the Past, a video series from
Annenberg/CPB, fun interactive activities let students search for clues
that led to a civilization's demise. Students can learn about the
Maya, Mesopotami and other lost worlds.
Cybrary
of the Holocaust This site is dedicated to remembering the victims
of the Holocaust and the horrors that took place. The site offers
background and history as well as dozens of photos and personal accounts
from the war. The "Education" link provides history, lesson
plans and resources.
The
Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century (1914-1918) The
companion web site for the program of the same name, the site includes
sections which chronicle the war as well as timelines and maps.
Greece:
Odyssey Online allows students to explore Greek objects, people, myths
and more as they learn about the ancient Greeks and their rich cultural
legacy. Quizzes and games are scattered throughout to add to the
learning experience.
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