social_studies

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Awesome Stories	History related stories with hyperlinks to relevant information; free subscription (5-12)
History Central	Resources are grouped by topic: World History Chronology, America's Wars, Nation by Nation (political atlas-like resources), Election Central, 20th Century Almanac, Primary documents, biographies and special interest topics including aviation, railroads, and more; covers before 5500 B.C. to the present (4-12)
History Interactive Lessons	Includes teacher information, images, quizzes, PowerPoints (2-12)
The History Net	Resource for world and American history; daily quiz; Today in History (K-12)
History and Social Studies	EdSitement; extensive, reviewed lesson plans, activities, resources and links; searchable by category and grade level (7-12)
History Toolkit	Help on history projects (8-12)
History Wizard	Search by topic, time period, region or keyword for multimedia collections, films, books, articles and more (3-12)
Mr. Donn's	A variety of resources for teaching world and American history (3-12)
Mr. Nussbaum.com Social Studies	Links to online, interactive Social Studies activities (2-12)
Newseum	"The Interactive Museum of News"; read the news from over 300 international newspapers; visit the Cybernewseum to learn about political cartoons, headlines from the past, photojournalism and more (7-12)
Schoolhouse Rock	America rock lyrics and audio (K-6)
Social Studies for Kids	Lesson plans, activities, games, information (2-9)
Social Studies Online	Online resources for teaching elementary and middle school social studies (K-8)
Teaching with Historic Places	Lesson plans and resources for teaching history (K-12)
This Day in History	History Channel; information about what happened any date of the year (K-12)
Time-Warp	Documents hundreds of inventions of the 20th century; searchable by decade (7-12)
Principles of Constitutional Democracy
Government (United States)
Ben's Guide to the U.S.Government	Information and activities specifically tailored for educators, parents, and students (K-12)
Bill of Rights Institute	Resource for the Bill of Rights and citizen responsibilities; lesson plans; online teacher's guide (8-12)
Congress for Kids	Internet-based, interactive activities that "teach" about Congress, the federal government and civic duty (K-12)
CongressLink	Access to lesson plans, student activities, historical materials, related web sites, and subject matter (K-12)
Constitution Center	Background information; interactive Constitution; Constitution Timeline, Founding Fathers, Founding Documents and more (2-12)
Constitution Quiz	Interactive game show quiz; multiple players option (3-12)
KidsGov	Annotated list of links to evaluated sites from the Arts to Transportation (K-12)
If You Were President	Scholastic; Interactive (2-6)
Interactive Constitution	From the National Constitution Center (5-12)
Kids in the House	Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives; information, links, teacher resources (2-8)
Kids Next Door	Learn about the community including people and places (K-12)
Law Focused Education	Government related online games (3-12)
Our Courts	Information the nation's courts; games; teacher resources (K-12)
Our Documents	In-depth information and resources for the 100 milestone documents in our nation's history; teacher support materials (7-12)
United States Government for Kids	ThinkQuest; information about the American government (3-6)
USA Gov	Links to national, state and local sites (7-12)
Vote: The Machinery of Democracy	Find out about the voting system in the United States (7-12)
You Can Be President Inside the White House	Online role play (4-8)
American Presidency
30 Second Candidate	View and listen to political candidate commercials (5-12)
American President.org	History section includes information on the Presidents themselves; biographies of each first lady and cabinet member, listings of presidential staff and advisers; Presidency in Action section features the functional side of the presidency outlining the responsibilities of the president and the resources at his disposal (4-12)
Voice Library	Sound files of the American Presidents beginning with Benjamin Harrison (7-12)
Principles and processes of Governance Systems
Famous Trials	Information on important historical trials; includes Thomas More, Amistad, John Brown, O.J. Simpson and more (7-12)
Missouri, the United States, and the World
Missouri
Famous Missourians Missouri Historical Society	Categorized (2-8)
Famous People from Missouri	Internet resources for learning about Missourians (3-12)
Missouri Heritage	Sponsored by DESE; links to resources (2-10)
Missouri Kids	Sponsored by the Secretary of State; coloring books, connect-the-dots and other games; information and facts (2-6)
Missouri WebQuest	Help a little dog find its way home (4-5)
People from Missouri Wikipedia	Information on many Missourians (4-12)
*United States*
America on the Move	Interactive site; learn about transportation and change in the U. S. (2-8)
American Centuries- A View From New England	Interactive sites; exhibits, activities; topics include clothing, tools, architecture, education and more (3-12)
American Memory	Access to the vast online collections of the Library of Congress; links to selected primary sources on a variety of topics in United States history arranged by chronological period (3-12)
America's Library	Library of Congress page; people, events, geography; visual and audio resources; interactive games and activities ( K-8)
Digital History	Inquiry-based, interactive modules designed to give students the opportunity to conduct research, analyze primary sources, and draw their own conclusions (5-12)
Digital Vaults	Create a poster, video or challenge using materials from the National Archives (5-12)
HarpWeek	19th century American history; content rich features have been drawn from news articles, editorials, illustrations, and cartoons found in the pages of Harper's Weekly (5-12)
Library of Congress Learning Page	Activities, resources, primary sources on a variety of topics including immigration, Lewis and Clark, brand names, music, art and much more (5-12)
National Museum of American History	Interactive learning segments; history activities; downloadable PDF files (3-12)
The Star Spangled Banner	Interactive site about our nation's flag (4-12)
ThisNation	Resource for American history, government, and politics (7-12)
U.S. Historical Census Bureau Browser	Data describes the population and economy of U.S. states and counties from 1790 to 1960 including race, gender, education and occupation (5-12)
Within These Walls	The history of a 200 year old Massachusetts home and the five families which have lived there; interactive; Smithsonian (5-12)
American Revolution
American Revolution Reference Resources	Annotated list of resources (K-12)
Chronicle of the Revolution	PBS Online; primary source material; links;; Road to Revolution game (4-12)
The Declaration of Independence	Information about the content, signers and history of the Declaration (3-12)
The Declaration of Independence	National Archives Experience; Charters of Freedom; information and links; students can "sign" the declaration (3-12)
The Declaration of Independence	History Channel; learn about the background, signers, and content of the Declaration (4-12)
Loyalty or Liberty?	From Colonial Williamsburg; investigate and decide to be loyal to Great Britain or join the rebels (5-8)
Colonial America
13 Originals	Founding the American Colonies; information and links (5-12)
America's Story Colonial America	Information, activities (2-8)
Archaeology at Jamestown	Two interactive archaeology modules demonstrate how Jamestown Rediscovery archaeologists do their work (5-12)
Colonial Williamsburg	Focuses on colonial history; includes activities, information, visuals (3-12)
The First Thanksgiving	Scholastic; learn about the daily lives of the Pilgrims and Wampanoag; includes a timeline and teacher support materials (3-8)
Jamestown Online Adventure	Join the adventures as they establish the first permanent English settlement in America (4-8)
MayflowerHistory.com	Life onboard; what happened to the passengers; genealogy of Mayflower passengers; women onboard; history of the ship; the Plymouth Rock colony; primary sources including personal journals and wills of Pilgrims (6-12)
You are the Historian Plimoth Plantation	Online activities which investigate life in Plimoth Plantation (2-8)
Civil War
Africans in America	PBS; chronicles the history of racial slavery in the United States; Teacher's Guide (3-12)
Battles of the Civil War	Photos, first hand accounts, information, links (5-12)
Civil War Clip Art	A wide range of clip art categorized by topic (leaders, uniforms, weapons) (2-12)
Civil War.com	Information; graphics; resources; links (4-12)
The Civil War for Kids	Explore a timeline of key Civil War events, compare data on the North and South through bar graphs, visit with Civil War leaders, or complete fill-in-the-blank, word search, or Civil War diary activity sheets (5-8)
Civil War Lessons, Activities and Quizzes	Lessons followed up with student activities on the reading selections; each topic (slavery, rebellion, abolitionists, Lincoln, etc.) has its own resources; most are accompanied by a quiz (4-12)
Civil War Maps	American Memory from the Library of Congress (3-12)
Gettysburg Address	Interactive site provides information about Lincoln's famous speech (4-12)
Lincoln's Crosswroads	From the National Constitutional Center; interactive (5-12)
Pathways to Freedom	Interactive site; Underground Railroad in Maryland (5-12)
Reconstruction	Primary source materials including Harper's Weekly articles, cartoons, and prints; activities; and simulation (8-12)
Underground Railroad	National Geographic, take this interactive journey through the Underground Railroad, following the slave route, exploring hiding compartments, meeting slaves, and reviewing a timeline; classroom ideas offer activities by grade levels (4-12)
Underground Railroad: Escape from Slavery	From Scholastic; interactive (3-12)
Voices from the Days of Slavery (Library of Congress)	Twenty-three former slaves describe their lives: slavery, slaveholders, their families, freedom (5-12)
Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark	Many activities, lesson plans, and resources (1-12)
Lewis and Clark Timeline	Timeline of the expedition (1-12)
Lewis and Clark National Geographic	Activities, information, links (1-12)
Lewis and Clark Online Exhibition	Pictures; information (1-12)
The Lewis and Clark Adventure	From the U.S. Mint; game type format (2-6)
Twentieth Century
1920-1940 Kansas City Jazz Age	An online exhibit; The Jazz Age in Kansas City: Kansas City Paris of the Plains; audio and visual (4-12)
Americans in Space	Kennedy Library; Provides materials, resources, and activities that will help you explore the US Space Program (5-12)
Apollo 11 @ the Smithsonian	An exhibit about Project Apollo created by the National Air and Space Museum (3-12)
Brother Can you Spare a Dime	Resources for the Great Depression (7-12)
Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962: Political Perspective After 40 Years	Includes press releases, declassified documents, photographs, audio clips, documents, naval charts and other declassified records on the U.S. hunt for Soviet submarines; day-by-day, minute-by-minute chronologies (8-12)
Dear Mrs. Roosevelt	Letters to the First Lady during the Great Depression (7-12)
Decade:1920-1929	Information and activities for this decade (7-12)
Harlem Renaissance	A multimedia exploration of the individuals, places, and creative works of the period (9-12)
Legends of Tuskegee	Features the achievements of African Americans such as Booker Washington and George Washington Carver (7-12)
Picturing the 30's	Smithsonian; explore the 1930s through paintings, artist memorabilia, historical documents, newsreels, period photographs, music, and video;select images, write text, and record narration to create a mini-movie (7-12)
Remembering the 1940’s	Resources for 1940's (5-12)
Vietnam Radical Times	Many resources on the Vietnam Conflict (7-12)
Tenement Museum	Life as an early immigrant coming to the U.S. (7-12)
20th Century Year by Year	Decade review of the 20th century, timelines, Best and Worst, Disasters, Entertainment, Sports; searchable (4-12)
Westward Movement
American West	Web Guide to the American West with sections on Archaeology, Cowboys, Critters, Emigration, Films, "Indians", Outlaws, Places, Research and Trading Post (K-12)
Diamond Ranch Web Site (National Cowboy Museum)	Tours, exhibits, games, characters, printables (2-6)
Gold Rush	Links; information (4-12)
Mormon Trail	The Pioneer Story; visit sites on the trail (3-12)
Oregon Trail	Learn about the Oregon Trail; visit sites along the trail (1-12)
Sodbusters	Lesson plans; primary resources; links (3-12)
World History
Discover the Ottomans	Includes history, family, art, culture and more (7-12)
Electronic Passport	Browse the world in a virtual classroom (3-12)
Explorers	Extensive information on past and present world explorers (K-12)
HyperHistory	People, places and events in world history (K-12)
Japanese Samurai	Portraits, information, tour and links (7-12)
Wonders of the World Hillman	Impartial descriptions and photos of the world's top 100 wonders (4-12)
You Wouldn't Want to be	Read interactive stories to learn about gladiators, polar explorers, sailors, or mummies (2-10)
Ancient World (See also Ancient Egypt)
Ancient Athens	Photographic archive of the archaeological and architectural remains of ancient Athens (7-12)
Ancient China British Museum	Extensive resource about Ancient China (4-12)
Ancient Mediterranean World	Information and resources for Greece, Rome, Egypt (4-9)
History for Kids! Kidipede	Valuable information and links (3-9)
Mesopotamia British Museum	Information, pictures, timeline and resources (7-12)
Greek Mythology
The Families of the Gods World Mythology	World Mythology; information and links (K-12)
Greek Mythology	Information, graphics, and resources (7-12)
Myth Web	Learn about Greek gods and goddesses (5-12)
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt @ The British Museum	Many graphics and extensive information (5-12)
Ancient Egypt Primary Project Pages	This site is divided into six main sections; Ideas, Links, Resources, Information, Hands-on and Feedback (2-6)
Ancient Egypt Online @ The Royal Ontario Museum	Intended to provide some of the tools needed to explore the World of the Pyramids (4-12)
Ancient Egypt WebQuest	WebQuest about the history of Egypt (4-8)
Ancient Egypt Lesson Plans	A variety of teaching ideas, resources, links (3-12)
At the Tomb of Tutankhamen	National Geographic; set in 1923 and the long-sought tomb of Tutankhamun is about to yield its secrets (4-12)
Hieroglyphs	Basics of Egyptian hieroglyphics with web-based lessons; interactive number and fraction translators (4-12)
KingTutOne.com	Walk through King Tutankhamun's virtual tomb, view pictures during the excavation, or learn about his father Akhenaten (K-12)
Neferchichi's Tomb	Free Egypt related clip art; interactive activities (3-9)
ThinkQuest-Mummies of Ancient Egypt	Information about Ancient Egypt that covers a large spectrum of topics such as mummification, the pharaohs, the temples, the monuments, the myths and legends, the lives of the ancient Egyptians, and more (5-12)
The Pyramid Challenge	Interactive game about pyramid building (3-7)
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs: Educational materials	Resource for teaching and learning materials (K-12)
WebQuest -- King Tutankhamun: Was It Murder?	A WebQuest designed to determine if King Tut was murdered (4-9)
Cold War
Cold War International History Project	Disseminates new information and perspectives on the history of the Cold War, in particular new findings from previously inaccessible sources on "the other side" the former Communist world (7-12)
Cold War Learning Curve	Topics include Cuban Missile Crisis; Vietnam; Nuclear War- How Close was it? and more (7-12)
Cold War Museum	Exhibits; Congressional testimony transcripts; timelines, activities (7-12)
Documents Relating to the American Foreign Policy Cold War	Links to Cold War documents (7-12)
Harvard Project on Cold War Studies	Declassified documents (7-12)
Holocaust
Cybrary of the Holocaust	Follow Harold's Journey Through His Interactive Map (With Audio). What was contained in the suitcase he mistakenly took back to his hiding place? How did this event save his life? (7-12)
Holocaust Museum	United States Holocaust Museum: exhibitions, information, educational resources (K-12)
A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust	Categorized by documents, maps, films, etc. (7-12)
Medieval Period
The End of Europe's Middle Ages Tutorial	A web tutorial on the Middle Ages (5-12)
Ghosts in the Castle	Follow Marcus the Mouse through eight different regions of a castle as he encounters people and facts; learn about banquets, knights, prisoners and more (2-6)
Medieval Europe	Explore the Middle Ages with the help of guides of various social stations in order to see what life was like for different kinds of people; learn about all facets of life in Medieval Europe including trade, the crusades, literature, and medicine of the times (3-12)
Medieval Feudalism	eMINTS links to informative sites (3-10)
Medieval Job Finder	Students take a simple personality quiz which identifies a suitable Medieval Job and includes a description of their duties (4-12)
Medieval Sourcebook	Multiple resources and links on the Medieval period; searchable (4-12)
Middle Ages	Homes, clothing, entertainment, life, health (5-12)
Middle East Crisis
Israel- Palestine Conflict	News Hour; background information; links; lesson plans (7-12)
Israel and the Palestinians	BBC; up-to-date information; background studies and links (7-12)
The Middle East in Crisis	Current and historical information and links (7-12)
Prospects for Peace	Lesson plan with printables; resources (7-12)
Renaissance
Renaissance Connection	Interactive web site provides information and graphics (7-12)
Renaissance Out of the Middle Ages	Interactive; informative; images; exhibits (5-12)
Renaissance, The Elizabethan Era	Links to many resources (5-12)
Welcome to Renaissance Faire	Language; costumes; historical perspectives, and more (5-12)
Russian Revolution
Alexander Palace Time Machine	"The Home of the Last Romanovs and Russian History" (7-12)
Russian Revolution Hoot Scoot	Interactive game which reviews the Russian Revolution (7-12)
Russian Revolution Source Book	Links to a wide variety of resources (7-12)
Terrorism
America's War Against Terrorism	University of Michigan; information and links (7-12)
Counterterrorism	FBI; Most Wanted; Major Cases; Protecting the U.S. and more (6-12)
Defend America	U.S. Department of Defense news on the War on Terrorism; up-to-date information and news; multimedia; links (5-12)
Global Incident Map	Updates every 5 minutes to display current acts of terrorism or suspicious acts (7-12)
Investigating Al-Qaeda	BBC; timeline; who's who; background; resources (7-12)
War Against Terror	CNN; background; links; features and articles (7-12)
War on Terror	CBS News; Special Report; information and resources (6-12)
World War I and II
All Quiet WebQuest	Learn about WW I while completing this WebQuest (8-12)
Autobiography of War	Tells the story of World War II through personal stories, words, and accounts from veterans and those living in that time (7-12)
Private Art: WW II Letters To and From Home	A collection of letters written by and to a WW II soldier (8-12)
Science and Technology of WW II	WW II Museum; lessons and resources (7-12)
Voices of World War II	Audio resources for WW II (7-12)
World War I	BBC; animations; timelines; games; and more (8-12)
World War I Online	Read and listen to stories of the War from the people who lived it includes diaries, letters, scrapbooks, newspaper cuttings, photos and keepsakes (7-12)
The Ultimate Collection of World War I and World War II Research Statistics	Links and statistics to most aspects of both World Wars; free downloads available (8-12)
World War II Rationing	Experience rationing during WW II (7-12)
WW I War Times Journal	Flash maps; photos, information (8-12)
Economic Concepts and Principles
EconEdLink	Comprehensive site for economics; includes economic data, technology based lessons, links, current events, and resources (K-12)
EcEd Web	Links to lessons, resources, activities for teaching economics (3-12)
Federal Reserve	Resources, links, lessons, activities; free materials (4-12)
Goods and Services Match Up	From EconLink; match goods and services with providers; build your own business community; click on the links at the bottom of the page (1-4)
It All Adds Up	Online games and simulations which teach about credit management, buying a car, paying for college, and more; teen finance (7-12)
Money Central	Covers many aspects of money (1-6)
National Council for Economics Education	Online economic lessons; resources; links (K-12)
Online Elementary Economic Lessons	Links to economics based lessons (K-6)
Peanuts and Crackerjacks	Provides economics content in a baseball game format; from supply and demand to salary caps; U.S. Federal Reserve (4-8)
Practical Money Skills	Lesson plans; student activities; banking tutorial; games, financial calculators (2-12)
US Mint Kids Site	Site on our nation's money; features games, cartoons, time machine, coin news, teacher resources (K-7)
Trading Around the World	Simulation of international trading (5-12)
Young Investors	Activities; links; games; teacher support for teaching economics, stock market, investments (4-12)
Global Economy
Democratizing the Global Economy	Includes an introduction to the concept of global economy, background and links (7-12)
The Effects of Globalization	PBS; lesson plans; links (7-12)
Elements of Geographical Study and Analysis
Canada	Resources and links(1-8)
Countries of the World	Each Country Profile provides information on: geography, maps, flag, history, current ruler, area, population, capital, largest cities, languages, ethnicity/race, religion, literacy rate, economy, government (2-12)
Country Reports	Information; weather, flags, anthems; searchable (K-12)
Cyberschoolbus	Created by the UN to educate children about global issues and the UN; curriculum-related games and activities; research tools; digital adventures (3-12)
Geography IQ	Country facts and figures; includes lists of world rankings and a currency converter (2-12)
Geography Center Education World	Features lessons about landforms, the global economy, maps from space and more (K-12)
HomeTownLocator Gazetteer	Data for 1.8 million physical and cultural features, census information for 98,000 local areas and distance calculations for 177,000 populated places; links to aerial photos, regional, local and topographical maps; search each by city, town, county, state or zip code (4-12)
National Atlas	Federal source for national maps and geographic information that contains an online map maker, dynamic maps, printable maps, articles, free geographic data, and more (K-12)
National Geographic Education Guide	Features a variety of educational resources related to geography (K-12)
National Geographic Kids	News about science, geography, culture; games, activities, experiments; educational resources such as homework help, maps, and an encyclopedia (2-8)
The Official U.S. Time	Get the official time in all of the U.S. states and territories (3-12)
Places OnLine	Provides access to the place-based Web sites (4-12)
World Fact Book	Profiles of the countries of the world (3-12)
Xpeditions (National Geographic)	Multiple resources including lesson plans, atlases, printable maps, interactive museum, links, Geography Standards; searchable (K-12)
*Activities and Games*
Connect to the World	Learn about the world through interactive games (K-2)
Fill in the Map	States, landmarks; oceans (3-12)
GeoBee Challenge	National Geographic; daily quiz questions (3-12)
Continent Game	Drag and drop the names of the continents (2-5)
GeoGlobe	Take an interactive quiz; links; play a 20 questions-like game and try to stump the computer by guessing the right animal; geo-tour gives clues to a spot on the world map and then guess where it is located (3-12)
Geography Games	Teacher created geography skill games; Quia (1-8)
GeoNet	Game organized according to the National Geographic Standards; designed to help children think geographically and build a global context (4-7)
Geosense	An online geography game that tests knowledge of world geography (1-12)
GeoSpy	Features a fast paced game to learn basic geography such as Continents, Countries, or States and Provinces; sponsored by National Geographic (3-12)
GeoQuiz	Tests geography knowledge (4-12)
Place the State	Drag and drop the states; different levels; Ben's Guide (2-8)
Place the State #2	Drag and drop the state; indicates correctness within miles (2-8)
Quizville Geography Games	A variety of geography games (3-12)
Test Your Geography Knowledge	Interactive quiz on geography (3-12)
Travel IQ	Game format to review geography (3-10)
Where Is That?	Funbrain; interactive geography games and activities (4-12)
World Geography	Interactive game; oceans and continents; information and images (3-8)
Africa
Africa BBC	Up-to-date information and resources (3-12)
Africa Cam	Online web cam of Africa (K-12)
Africa Maps	Extensive collection of maps (K-12)
Africa PBS	Includes regional information, African Challenge, photos, Teacher Resources, Africa for Kids, links, resources and more (3-12)
African Studies Center	Many resources and links (K-12)
African Timeline	Timelines and links to African history (5-12)
Internet African History Sourcebook	Links and resources to a variety of African topics (7-12)
Kids Africa	Explore Africa as you hunt for treasure with your guide Anansi the spider (1-7)
The Story of Africa	BBC; the history of the continent from an African perspective (7-12)
Asia
Interesting Facts about Japan	Trivia about Japan (3-12)
Kids Japan	Get basic information includes geography, politics, culture and much more (1-7)
Landforms
Color Landform Atlas	Features various types of state maps (2-12)
e-themes Landforms	Annotated listing of pertinent websites (K-6)
Habitats and Landforms	Links to a wide variety of related sources (K-12)
Island Life	Interactive site which features islands (K-4)
Landforms	Descriptions and photos (K-6)
Landforms Glossary	From Enchanted Learning (1-5)
Rivers and Coasts	Definition; photos; extension (K-6)
Types of Land	From Harcourt; descriptions, photos (K-6)
Maps
Geography Label Me!	Many black line masters which can be printed out for student labeling of countries, states, continents, regions, flags, etc.; definitions/ descriptions are included (K-12)
Historical Maps	Links to a wide variety of historical maps including world, United States, Africa, Americas, Canada, and Mexico (4-12)
Map Machine	National Geographic site; view and print maps of the world (K-12)
Maps (U.S. Geological Survey)	A wide variety of maps including aerial and topographical maps of your area (K-12)
Maps That Teach	Maps to print, interactive maps, map puzzles (1-12)
Maps and Map Skills	Outline and reference maps, make your own map, and map activities (K-12)
Map Maker National Atlas	Create and use many maps (2- 12)
NationalAtlas	Print, download, customize maps (K-12)
Outline Maps	Basic maps in PDF (2-12)
Up2Maps	Create your own thematic maps (5-12)
WorldAtlas.com	A world atlas of facts, flags, and maps (3-12)
World Atlas Political Map	A variety of political maps (5-12)
Relationships of Individuals and Groups to Institutions and Cultural Traditions
Asian Studies	Links to various Asian topics and countries (K-12)
Center for East Asian Studies	Links to resources for Eastern Asia (2-12)
Center for European Studies	Resources for Europe (1-12)
Center for Russian and East European Studies	Links for topics on Russia and East Europe (1-12)
Electronic Passport	Browse the world in a virtual classroom (1-10)
Holidays from Around the World	Information about holidays from different countries (1-6)
Kulture Kidz	Interactive site; learn about African American culture (K-8)
World of Islam	National Geographic (3-12)
North Pole	Christmas around the world (1-6)
China
China on the Net	Annotated list of links to China related sites (K-12)
Six Paths to China	Interactive activities and WebQuests for learning about China (4-12)
Great Wall of China	Explore the Great Wall of China (4-8)
*Japan*
Japanese Lifestyles	Resources and links (7-12)
Japanese Culture	Information categorized by subject (7-12)
Hotlist of Life in Feudal Japan	Links to resources on Feudal Japan (7-12)
Holidays
Blackwell's Holidays and Seasons	A collection of links to Internet resources (K-12)
Chanukah	Learn about Hanukkah (K-12)
Christmas Around the World	Learn about the origins of Christmas and Christmas traditions (K-12)
Christmas Around the World Peace Family	Learn how Christmas is celebrated in many countries K-8)
Earth Calendar	Find out what holidays and events are being celebrated around the world; search by date, country or religion (3-12)
History Channel	History of Christmas (K-12)
How Stuff Works	How Christmas works (K-12)
Winter Holidays Around the World WebQuest	A collection of activities and links (K-6)
Native Americans
Ancient Architects of the Mississippi	Information about the Moundbuilders and life along the Mississippi River (1-12)
First Americans	Information and activities (K-6)
Native American Names	Interactive map; discover meaning of names (K-12)
Native Americans	Annotated list of resources for Native Americans (K-12)
Native Tech	Online, interactive activities (1-6)
The North American Indian	Photos; links (3-12)
Test on Native Americans	Online quiz (3-8)
Tracking the Buffalo	Explore the role of the buffalo in the lives of the American Indians of the northern plains (2-8)
Tools of Social Science Inquiry
Zip Code Census	Access demographic information for zip code areas (4-12)
Audio Visual Resources
Center for History and New Media	Essays, original source materials, videos, audio recordings and more (8-12)
DigitalHistory	Interactive American History eXplorations; primary resources; online textbook resources; interactive timeline and more (6-12)
eHistory Picture Search	Search for images related to the Middle Ages, the American Civil War, World War II and other historical periods and events; also a wealth of information (K-12)
History Place	Online exhibits include photos, timelines, and other information; Points of View; Personal Histories; Something Different includes audio and slides shows (7-12)
Internet History Sourcebooks	Main sourcebooks include Ancient History, Medieval History and Modern History; subsidiary sourcebooks are African, East Asian, Indian, Islamic, Global, Jewish, Science, Lesbian and Gay, and Women; primary and original source material (8-12)
Archaeology
Archaeology at Jamestown	Two interactive archaeology modules demonstrate how Jamestown Rediscovery archaeologists do their work (5-12)
ArchaeOlogy- Clues from the Past	American Museum of Natural History; interactive; investigate Inca ruins and other sites; tools of the trade (4-12)
Archaeology for Kids	Information about how archaeologist work (3-6)
CyberPursuits Archaeology	Links categorized by world regions (3-12)
Fossil Dig	Interactive "dig" for fossils (2-6)
Biography
Abraham Lincoln	Facts and information about Abraham Lincoln (1-3)
A & E Biography	Features classroom manuals, activities, videos, lessons and more to aid in the teaching of biographies (3-12)
Bio. Classroom	Features educational resources, study guides, projects, websites, and video from A&E, including the History Channel and Biography.com. (3-12)
Biographical Dictionary	Covers more than 28,000 notable men and women from ancient times to the present day; searchable by birth years, death years, positions held, professions, literary and artistic works, achievements, and other keywords; ideas, links and an interactive quiz (3-12)
Biographies for Kids	Categorized from American Presidents to Women Who Made a Difference (1-6)
Distinguished Women Past and Present	Links to biographical information and resources (5-12)
Famous People	Interactive site; learn about people and take a quiz (K-5)
Great African Americans	Enchanted Learning; short biographies (1-6)
The HistoryMakers	An archive of multimedia-filled biographies; images and sound files; categories include Art, Business, Civic, Education, Entertainment, Law, Media, Medical, Military, Music, Political, Religion, Science, Sports, Style (6-12)
InfoPlease Biography	Features biographical profiles and special features about newsworthy people around the world; searchable by subject or category (3-12)
Meet Amazing Americans	Library of Congress; inventors, politicians, performers, activists, and others (K-8)
My Hero	Biographical information (3-12)
People	Get the facts on more than 30,000 people including U.S. presidents, explorers, famous African Americans and more (1-12)
George Washington	Explore puzzles, quizzes and fun historical features to learn about the life and times of George Washington (K-6)
Who2.com	Over 3,000 entries of famous people, characters and creatures (4-12)
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King	Timeline, quizzes and word search (K-4)
The King Center	Information about Dr. King, biography, speeches and more (K-12)
Current Events
10 X 10	Shows what is happening hour by hour; scroll to the right to see the words or click on a picture for the story (4-12)
CNN	Covers breaking news, sports, health and showbiz stories; includes pictures and video clips; searchable (K-12)
Frontline	PBS; background information; searchable (4-12)
Newseum - The Interactive Museum of News	Interactive exhibits featuring news from around the world; online exhibits, quizzes, lesson plans (7-12)
NewsMap	Visually reflects the constantly changing landscape of the Google News news aggregator; the objective is to demonstrate visually the relationships between data and the unseen patterns in news media (7-12)
Time	Archived for easy searching (K-12)
Time for Kids	Sponsored by Time Magazine; contains news, multimedia, and more; articles are archived so teachers can create stable links to curriculum-related; kid-friendly material (1-12)
Unfortunate Cookie	Open a fortune cookie to disclose an event in history (5-12)
World News	Access news by region, country, topic, language (5-12)
Primary Sources
Cartoonists Index	Large collection of editorial cartoons; lesson plans explore and interpret the symbolism in cartoons (7-12)
Costume Gallery	Information and links to clothing for several historical periods (K-12)
Eyewitness to History - History Through the Eyes of Those Who Lived It	Letters, narratives, diaries, recordings and interviews; take a look at some Notable Quotes or hear Neville Chamberlain announce war with Germany; first person accounts of history from Socrates' students, Mary Queen of Scots, Harry Truman, the Dalton Gang and more (3-12)
It's No Laughing Matter	Analyzing Political Cartoons
Library of Congress	Introduces students to the study of primary sources, then has them analyze documents about slavery in the United States (5-12)
Links to the Past	Sponsored by the National Park Service; a wide range of American historical resources (2-12)
National Archives- Digital Classroom	Many documents and photos; worksheets for analyzing primary sources; and more (2-12)
National History Education Clearinghouse	Website reviews; "As a Historian"; primary source guides; teaching examples; Best Practicies; and more (3-12)
Photo Archive from Life Magazine	1860's-1970's
Primary Source Learning	Resources for learning and teaching (3-12)
Primary Source Materials and Document Based Questions	Links to Internet Resources (4-12)
Using Cultural Artifacts and Primary Source Documents in the Classroom	Primary source tools (5-12)
Repositories of Primary Documents	Links to over 5000 websites to manuscripts, archives, rare books, historical photographs, and other primary sources worldwide (8-12)
Middle East
Middle East Center	Lesson plans, free materials, links and resources (6-12)
United States
50 States.com	Information and links (1-12)
50 States Elementary Lesson Plans	Lessons by state or generic worksheets and activities (1-12)
All about the United States	Learn about the United States by playing interactive games; states, capitals, landscapes (3-9)
America's Story	Information and resources on individual states; stories (1-7)
Animated Atlas	Illustrates the growth of the United States (1-12)
ClassBrain	Information and activities (PreK-8)
NetState.Com	Symbols, maps, people, and other information (1-12)
Stately Knowledge	Basic information and resources (K-6)
United States Facts Page	ThinkQuest; packed with information, statistics, interactive games and puzzles and more (2-8)
Postcards from America	Geography of America; important sites (3-12)
United States- Facts and Statistics	Fifty Fun Facts; Firsts; Order of Entry into the Union (1-12)
US 50 Guide	Guide to history, outdoors, tourism, events and attractions for the fifty states (3-8)
Inventions and Inventors
Famous Inventions A-Z	Learn about inventions (3-12)
The Greatest Inventors and Inventions	A Junior Thinkquest (3-7)
The History of Invention	Interactive site provides information about inventions (4-12)
Inventors and Inventions	Links and resources; Enchanted Learning (K-12)
Inventions and Inventors	Links to major and minor inventions (K-12)
Psychology
Psychology	Resources and links (9-12)
Psychology Websites	Useful links (9-12)
The Teaching of High School Psychology	Resources; national standards (9-12)
Sociology
Sociology Classroom	Links and resources (9-12)
Sociology on the Web	Links to internet resources (9-12)
Sociology Topics	Links to a wide range of sociology resources (9-12)
Timelines
AlternaTime Timelines	A collection of historical and culturally significant timelines, arranged by subject (K-12)
Dmarie Time Capsule	Generates a time capsule for the date you enter; includes top televison show, Academy Award winners, cost of items, popular books, news headlines and more; data for 1800-2002 (4-12)
infoplease - Timeline Archive	A collection of timelines with categories including World History, U.S., Countries, Entertainment, Sports, War, Health & Science, and more (K-12)
How to Create a Timeline	Step-by-step instructions for creating a timeline (2-12)
Fact Monster Timeline	1900-2003 World Events, U.S. Events, Economics, Sports, Entertainment and more; World History 1000-2003; American Music 1640-2000; Fashion 1858-2000; Millennial Milestones, Ira Timeline 1920-2004; and more (2-12)
Timelines	Timeline resources (3-12)
Timeline Index	Numerous, searchable timelines covering people, events, periods, and places (K-12)
Timeline Generator	Generates a timeline up to 9 events (1-12)
TimeGlider	Web based timeline builder (4-12)
Timelines of History	Universal history site with individual country timelines, also Today in History and various subjects timelines (K-12)
Timeline Student Interactive	Easy to use timeline generator (2-12)