Social+Studies+Tools

=Social Studies Tools=

Historical Scene Investigation (HSI) Use primary resources to investigate history and cases http://web.wm.edu/hsi/?svr=www

Docs Teach Primary Resources and Activities http://docsteach.org/

Footnote Over 70 million historical documents to explore http://www.footnote.com/

National Archives http://www.digitalvaults.org/#/create

ImageMaps Become a history detective and analyze these historical images with inquiry http://cct2.edc.org/PMA/image_detective/

Eye Witness to History Explore history through videos, images, audio and more http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/

Create Time Capsules http://www.capzles.com/

Electronic Fieldtrips Field trips to Ellis Island, Colonial America and Other Cultures http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/letsnet/noframes/bigideas/b1/

Scribble Maps Map out locations on Google Maps http://pro.scribblemaps.com/

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Follow a current GI on Twitter http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112823233&ft=1&f=1049 Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff http://twitter.com/#!/thejointstaff

History Beat Loads of history timelines http://www.searchbeat.com/society/History/

America’s Backyard [] Provides resources for exploring public lands in the United States.

American Frontiers [|www.americanfrontiers.net] Provides resources for exploring public lands in the United States. Also provides helpful lesson plans for different grades.

Geography for Kids [|www.geography4kids.com] Provides information about the physical geography of the earth, such as the structure of the earth, atmosphere, biosphere, climate, and etc. Also provides activities and quizzes that correspond with the information on the site.

Google Maps [|www.maps.google.com] Provides an easy to use interactive map. Can also be used to get directions.

Kids.gov [] Provides links to government and other Internet sites about maps and geography for grades 6-8.

National Atlas of the United States [] Provides access and information about different types of maps.

National Council for Geographic Education [|www.ncge.org] Website that promotes the importance and value of geographic education; Enhances the preparation of geographic educators with respect to their knowledge of content, techniques, and learning processes.

National Geographic Education [|www.nationalgeographic.com/education] National Geographic site that provides maps, news, photos, and audio/video. Also provides ideas, links, and lesson plans for teaching geography.

National Geographic Kids [|www.nationalgeographic.com/kids] Provides geographic information, games, videos, and activities for kids.

The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site [] Provides information on how to play games with a GPS system. Provides a greater understanding of how GPS and coordinates function. Also provides a geocaching search engine.

Population Connection [| www.populationconnection.org] Provides resources and information about how stabilize the Earth’s population so that Earth’s resources can be sustained.

States and Capitals [|www.50states.com] Provides a comprehensive list of information about all 50 states.

Surfing the Net with Kids: Geography Games [|www.surfnetkids.com/geogames.htm] Provides links for various geography games on the Internet.

Terra Server [|www.terraserver.com] Provides a database of aerial photographs, satellite images, and USGS topographic maps.

World Gazetteer [|www.gazetteer.de/] Provides a comprehensive set of population data and related statistics

Xpeditions [] Provides various world, continent, and North American country maps for printing and copying.

50 Ways to Save Our Children [] Provides a list of ways in which children can help their community as well as other children.

Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government for Kids [] Provides grade-appropriate information and resources about the United States government.

Big Apple History [] Provides kid-friendly resources about New York City.

Bill of Rights Match Game [] Provides two grade level games about the Bill of Rights.

Cyber School Bus [] Geographical information used for educational settings provided by United Nations.

GovSpot [|www.govspot.com] An informative guide to government information. Also provides government documents, political information, facts and figures, and news.

Peace Corps Kids World [] Provides information and games about the Peace Corps on a kid-friendly level.

The White House [|www.whitehouse.gov] Provides information about current issues affecting America, the current leaders of our government, and news. Also provide links for sites for children and teachers.

Betsy Ross and the American Flag [|www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagtale.html] Provides a historical account of the American flag and its creator Betsy Ross.

The History Channel [|www.history.com] Official site of the History Channel. Provides historical information, video, maps, and many other resources. Also includes resources and lesson plans for teaching history in the classroom.

National Archives and Records Administration [|www.nara.gov] A government database that provides information, documents and other resources.

The Smithsonian Institute [|www.si.edu] The official site for the infamous Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. Provides information about the museums, exhibits, and also provides virtual tours of the museums. Also contains pages and resources in a wide range of subjects for teachers and kids.

Alliance for Innovative Manufacturing at Stanford [] Provides information and videos about the making of products used in everyday life (such as motorcycles, jellybeans, glass bottles, and denim).

EconEdLink [|www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.cfm] Provides grade-appropriate online lesson plans that teachers can use to teach economics. Also provide information about the current state of the economy as well as links to other sites about economics.

The Mint [|www.themint.org] Provides kid-friendly information about economics. Also provides tips for investing, saving, and spending money for all ages.

National Council for Economic Education [|www.ncee.net] Provides resources for promoting economic literacy in the school setting.

Stock Market Game [|www.smg2000.org] Provides suggestions and resources for teaching economics. Also provides a Stock Market Game for students.

The U.S. Mint [|www.usmint.gov/kids] Provides kid-friendly links to games and cartoons about money. Also provides resources and lesson plans for K-12 teachers.

The American Forum For Global Education [] Offers a database of lesson plans, teaching units, primary documents and book reviews.

Global School.net [] A collaborative site for students and teachers around the world. Provides free resources such as projects, videos, games and learning activities for teachers and students interested in learning about the world.

Kid Link [|www.kidlink.org] Offers free educational programs for teachers and students around the world. Overall, is a great resource for building social networks across cultures and borders.

Peace Corps [|www.peacecorps.gov] Provides information about the history, purpose, and locations of the Peace Corps. Overall, explains the importance of volunteer work and civic engagement. Also provides a helpful page for teachers and students. Includes lesson plans for teachers and volunteer activities for students.

World Press.org [|www.worldpress.org] Provides news from around the world that is organized by the continent. Also features a page for students and teachers that includes additional educational resources.