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Collection of resources for Social Studies
Updated on Apr 27, 12
Created on Oct 02, 10
Category: Schools & Education
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A great collection of web-based "field trips" or tours that kids can do online.
A very cool way to use twitter, this feed is a collection of tweets as they could be imagined during WWII. Tweets are posted daily and are taken from the "original Cabinet Papers from 1940 held at The National Archives."
From the National Archives, this blog features a daily exploration of documents from the NA. It also has some explanations and provides background on these primary documents.
Collection of web-based resources for the major content areas (didn't see World Languages, though) -- all free -- from the USDept of Ed.
An impressive collection of government-issued comics. Can give a lot of insight not only into geographic area of publication but also into attitudes from different time periods toward varied topics.
This site from THE Ohio State University is a collection of historical political cartoons from Gregorian England. Great for compare/contrast activities and using primary sources.
Amazing collection of primary documents and sources that have been digitized from the Library of Congress & National Archives. In addition, allows for annotation and highlighting if you create a free user account. Some content requires a premium members
Great collection of interactive website for social studies -- annotations for most of these web resources also include appropriate grade level.
An independent non-governmental research institute and library located at The George Washington University, the Archive collects and publishes declassified documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. The Archive also serves as a repository
* This might be more appropriate for upper level classes.*
The Digital History Reader (DHR) is comprised of two main content areas, each broken out into modules. The United States History section provides materials covering important themes and issues f
Documenting the American South (DocSouth) is a digital publishing initiative that provides Internet access to texts, images, and audio files related to southern history, literature, and culture. Currently DocSouth includes fourteen thematic collections of
Great annotated list of simulation sites -- also provides grade level targets, which is very helpful. Scroll down to see social studies & science list.
Geocube is an attractive online resource about Geography. Geocube is based on the principle of the Rubik Cube with six faces and 54 topics. It is a virtual and easily accessible website which is available online for free. Move the Geocube around with your
125 items | 8 visits
Collection of resources for Social Studies
Updated on Apr 27, 12
Created on Oct 02, 10
Category: Schools & Education
URL: