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Links to use in Social studies and history classes.
Updated on Aug 22, 17
Created on Jul 08, 08
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The Zip Code Census Dashboard is a very simple and informative site that shows you demographic data for any zip code you enter.
It’s very accessible to English Language Learners, and would be helpful to my students when they develop their annual project analyzing different neighborhoods. I’ve placed the link under Student Neighborhood Maps, along with other useful data collection sites.
Earth Live is an interactive globe. You can start by reading featured stories on the site. Animations related to the story will appear on the globe. That will boost your understanding.
This site, inspired by a biography series for middle-school-aged students, is
"intended to showcase the accomplishments of contemporary women in science and
to highlight for young people the varied and intriguing careers of some of
today's most prom
Maplandia.com provides the searchable world gazetteer based on Google Maps, the most comprehensive online satellite imagery ever available. More than 2 000 000 places all over the world are divided into many geographical categories according to continents
Celebrate the Chinese New Year holiday with great kids' activities and crafts."
Crafts include making red envelopes, a Chinese orange tray, and paper plum
blossoms. Also includes Chinese-style recipes and a short list of Chinese New
Year books for c
Collection of articles about a "month-long trek [in 1998] across the West
retracing the steps of the emigrants along the Gold Rush Trail." Features maps,
photos, and stories about the overland trail to California and the trails used
by miners follow
So it is understandable if your geography is a little rusty. But that doesn’t mean you can’t improve your knowledge of the world.
For example, you can visit today’s Cool Site and take the Traveler IQ Challenge. It is a fun way to both test and improve your geography knowledge.
The quiz is interactive. Simply use your mouse to pinpoint cities and historic events on the world map. You’ll then see the actual location. You’re awarded points on how close you are.
Don’t expect to get a perfect score, no matter how good your geography. The map is a little small. So, you won’t achieve pinpoint accuracy.
- Frances DiDavide on 2007-12-21
Interactive and, for the most part, narrated tutorial covering various seasons in ancient Egypt. Tutorial covers farming, irrigation, papyrus, trade, the river, and more. Colorful and attractive. Good introduction to the Nile and ancient Egypt.
Students practice geography skills in these interactive games. States, captials and landscapes at different skill levels.
257 items | 75 visits
Links to use in Social studies and history classes.
Updated on Aug 22, 17
Created on Jul 08, 08
Category: Schools & Education
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