Blue Web'n Search Results for: History & Social Studies 865 Sites Found

1st Headlines
http://www.1stheadlines.com/
Current Events coverage for the US and International media sites. This site includes links to individual stories in most major newspapers and network news websites. Users can also browse current stories in the business, health, sports, technology, or travel sections, or even by topics such as the Olympics, animals, education, fires, aviation, etc. (added 5/4/00 , reviewed 4/5/04 )

3Plus-U: Rights at Work
http://www.cyberschoolbus.un.org/3PLUSU/
A unique digital adventure, 3Plus-U introduces students and teachers to the importance of work and the need for protecting people in the workplace. This Flash-enabled site illustrates through stories, quizzes, challenges and adventures how the world of work affects everyone. Also includes a glossary and a  downloadable curriculum guide. Very well done and certain to appeal to students. A product of the International Labour Organization. (added 10/15/03 , reviewed 10/15/03 )

Ad Dissection 101
http://website.education.wisc.edu/rla/ADSITE/index.htm
High school students take on the roles of scientist and media consultant to learn about advertising and how a print ad can affect and persuade readers. Students then apply their knowledge to design an ad to help consumers (and their classmates) recognize manipulation. (added 11/10/01 , reviewed 1/8/02 )

Adbusters' Culture Jammers Headquarters
http://www.adbusters.org
Adbusters is a group of very talented media professionals who want us to challenge what we see and subsequently think. Exploring this website is a good introduction to what makes the web valuable: users can look beyond mass media's filters. Explore Uncommercials and Articles that take sharp aim at such media preoccupations as automobiles, glamour, and productivity. The lesson behind this website is a good one for all web users: question what's presented. Irreverent with occasional cursing (no more than you hear on Prime Time TV). (added 11/14/97 , reviewed 4/5/04 )

Africa
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/africa/
This website was created to support the series of PBS shows on Africa. There is something for all levels of students. For younger children, go to Africa for Kids. Learn about the daily life of students in four African nations, play a virtual thumb piano, or figure outEhow the hero of a Swahili folktale can accomplish his mission. Teacher tools has four wonderful units on Africa. Photography teachers can use the Photoscope area to get students talking about the impact of photographs. For those who think they already know it all, take the Africa Challenge. (added 9/20/01 , reviewed 2/23/02 )

African Voices
http://www.mnh.si.edu/africanvoices/
From the Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, this site explores Africa's past and the history of the land and people. Topics presented in themes are about various forms of the wealth, working and living in Africa; more themes will be added in the coming months. History looks at Mali, the slave trade, colonialism and more. The Learning Center contains an excellent hotlist of African resources. Some sections of the site use browser plug-ins to enhance your experience. We recommend using these free plug-ins with your browser: Macromedia Flash 4 or Apple Quicktime 4 (added 5/26/00 , reviewed 7/19/04 )

America Dreams through the decades
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/lessons/97/dream/index.html
Teacher educators Leni Donlan and Kathleen Ferenz have taken a new twist on the WebQuest model in this Activity. Like all good WebQuests, "American Dreams" challenges students to tackle a complex topic, access rich resources , and work together to synthesize their learning into an informed perspective on the topic. What makes "American Dreams" especially noteworthy is the strategy of using the resources provided by one (very) robust Website: the American Memory sections from the Library of Congress. In this way, Donlan and Ferenz capitalize on the great supporting resources developed by the LoC, thereby cutting down on what the teachers need to develop. Furthermore, by viewing the LoC resources through a WebQuest prism, "American Dreams" turns great information into great learning. Doesn't this sound like what good teachers have always done: take a rich resource, explore it to come up with the most educational aspects and then shape a learning activity for students. (added 12/2/97 , reviewed 1/13/04 )

America's Story (Library of Congress)
http://www.americasstory.com/cgi-bin/page.cgi
America's Story from "America's Library" wants you to have fun with history while learning. Using a story-like format, you will be taken back in time and shown things you never heard or saw before. Consisting mostly of primary source materials; there are letters, diaries, records, tapes, films, sheet music, maps, prints, photographs and digital materials. Many of these materials are found only in the collections of the Library of Congress. Examples of content include: what Abraham Lincoln had in his pockets on the night he was assassinated; stories about Buffalo Bill Cody and his "Wild West" show; the heroism of Harriet Tubman; the music of jazz great Duke Ellington; inventions of Thomas Edison; film of an early break-dancer from 1898; and more. This Web site is brought to you from the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. (added 3/6/04 , reviewed 3/6/04 )

America's Story from America's Library
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi
Think of this as the Library of Congress, light. Let students of American History explore this colorful site to find out tidbits about history, culture and the people of the United States. (added 5/4/00 , reviewed 7/19/04 )

American Centuries...view from New England (Memorial Hall Museum Online)
http://memorialhall.mass.edu/home.html
American Centuries features a digital collection of approximately 1,800 objects and transcribed document pages from Memorial Hall Museum and Library. It includes a large library of primary resources, curricula, and interactive student activities. The classroom lessons cover the elementary, middle, and secondary levels and were written and tested by classroom teachers. Activities are designed for independent and cooperative learning. With the click of the "Add to My Collection" button available on each Item Page, a user can compile a virtual collection drawn from the museum's Digital Collection. This "collecting" can be done just for fun or as part of a user's research project. My Collection can be printed out in its own format and can be placed on any of several themed chonologies to create a customized Chronology. The page on "How to Read Old Documents" provides an interesting look at Primary versus Secondary sources with questions that can be discussed. (added 7/30/04 , reviewed 7/30/04 )

An Uncommon Mission
http://www.kn.sbc.com/wired/mission/index.html
For more than two hundred years, the twenty-one California Missions have helped shape California state history. View paintings of the Missions created by Father Jerome Tupa, explore the history of the missions, and look at historic structures a new way. Spanish translations will soon be available. Activities accompanying the paintings target vocabulary, the arts, and history. This website is sponsored by SBC and Mervyn's. (added 7/8/02 , reviewed 6/22/05 )

Ancient China (British Museum)
http://www.ancientchina.co.uk/menu.html
The site is divided into five 'chapters' which address themes or topics relevant to ancient China. Within each 'chapter' there are three sections: Story (narratives), Explore (pupil controls the order in which they access the information) and Challenge (historical, analytical, mathematical, or observational activities). Main topics include Crafts and Artisans; Geography; Time (how time was kept in ancient China; Tombs and Ancestors; and Writing (nature and uses of writing in ancient China). (added 8/30/04 , reviewed 8/30/04 )

Ancient Egypt -- The British Museum
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html
Let's hear it for the British Museum. Their staff has created a website dealing with many areas of study of Ancient Egypt. Explore Egyptian Life, Geography, Pyramids, and Time. Find out where writing was used in Ancient Egypt. Shockwave activities are included for each area of study. Check out the Staff area for a complete glossary and descriptions of resources. (added 6/27/00 , reviewed 9/4/01 )

Ancient History (BBC)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/
On this site you'll find in-depth articles, multimedia (like games, virtual tours and animations) as well as bite-size material like timelines and short biographies of historic figures. Ancient History covers Anglo Saxons, Egyptians, Greeks, Prehistory, Romans, and Vikings. Done by the BBC, so some things like Programmes are not applicable to most students; however there are  chats and forums with experts from BBC History programmes, recommended printable articles, and quizzes and activities on selected historical themes. (added 2/13/04 , reviewed 2/13/04 )

AncientScripts.com
http://www.ancientscripts.com/
According to the site creator, Lawrence K. Lo, "The aim of Ancient Scripts is not to replace texts books or instructional web sites. Instead, it is designed to give an introduction to writing systems, which hopefully will tantalize the reader into searching for more information on the web or in books and publications." Major divisions within the site are: 1) Writing Systems; 2) Phonetics; 3) Historical Linguistics; 4) Extra (ramblings, games, etc); 5) Bibliography; and 6) Web links. Quite extensive and written in a style that is accessible to young learners. Nice graphics too. (added 3/21/03 , reviewed 3/21/03 )

Anne Frank the Writer: an Unfinished Story
http://www.ushmm.org/museum/exhibit/online/af/htmlsite/
Anne's diary, published in 1947 and eventually translated into almost 70 languages, is for many young readers the first encounter with the history of Nazi Germany. Between the ages of 13 and 15, Anne wrote short stories, fairy tales, essays, and the beginnings of a novel. Five notebooks and more than 300 loose pages handwritten during her two years in hiding survived the war. This website presents an indepth look at her writings through the use of a narrated exhibition, interviews, an opportunity for site users to respond, artifacts from the museum, and links to other recommended sites. Produced by The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. (added 11/25/03 , reviewed 11/25/03 )

Archaeology at Jamestown
http://www.historicjamestowne.org/learn/interactive_exercises.php
The mission of Historic Jamestowne is to preserve, protect and promote the original site of the first permanent English settlement in North America.  Two new interactive archaeology modules give users a taste of how Jamestown Rediscovery archaeologists do their work. The Artifact Module and the Buildings Module illustrate the many methods archaeologists employ to identify and give context to their discoveries. Requires Flash. You will be asked to provide some basic information before you use them. This will help track their popularity. Take time to figure out all of the features before you turn your students loose. You might want to create a simple guide to help them. Teachers may also contact Tonia Rock(trock@apva.org) for information and lesson plans relating to the modules. (added 2/2/04 , reviewed 2/2/04 )

BBC Schools Online
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/
Online games and sample testing available (these are called revisions, like review quizzes) Once you get used to the subtle linguistic difference, this site is "brilliant." Desert Challenge has students retrieving treasure from across the desert wastes. Navigate your way round obstacles, refuelling and changing your money as you cross into new territories (using metric measurement.) Find other resources by grade level or discipline. (added 4/10/00 , reviewed 7/19/04 )

BellSouth's Digital Storyteller
http://www.knowitall.org/bellsouthdigitalstoryteller/
The BellSouth Digital Storyteller project is an opportunity for students to learn history first hand by interviewing veterans from WWII and Korea. After selecting a topic from the History Curriculum Standards, students identify veterans who have actually experienced the event(s) they are studying. Using video technology, the students interview the veterans, capture footage, edit the story, and record a living memory. During this process, the students put learning into practice while developing communication, research, and technology skills. (added 12/19/03 , reviewed 12/19/03 )

Ben's Guide (GPO)
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/index.html
Ben's Guide provides information and interactive activities specifically tailored for educators, parents, and K-12 students. These resources can help teach about our government and how it works. They can also teach about the primary source materials on GPO Access (the Government Printing Offices free online service of official Government information from all three branches of the U.S. Government), and how citizens can use GPO Access in carrying out their civic responsibilities. And, just as GPO Access provides locator services to U.S. Government sites, Ben's Guide provides a similar service to U.S. Government Web sites developed for kids. The site index provides, in one convenient place, a link to all the pages of Ben's Guide. From the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO). (added 12/8/03 , reviewed 12/8/03 )

Biography Maker
http://www.bham.wednet.edu/bio/biomaker.htm
These online lessons explain what a biography should be and walk writers through questioning, learning, synthesis, and story-telling. The site includes embedded links to relevant Internet resources and tips for effective writing. (added 8/1/97 , reviewed 4/5/04 )

Bridging the Watershed
http://www.bridgingthewatershed.org/students.html
This website features online activities that students can complete either individually or in groups. While looking at National Parks in the Washington D.C. area, they can learn the characteristics that can help them identify plants, macroinvertebrates, and fish. They also apply this information to learn which plants, macroinvertebrates, and fish are signs of a healthy watershed. Teachers can use student service project ideas in their communities, or extend the lesson by investigating and comparing local watershed areas. (added 6/8/01 , reviewed 6/8/01 )

Cave of Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc
http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/chauvet/en/index.html
The Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc cave is exceptional for three reasons: 1) it is the first time that archaeologists had the opportunity to study a decorated prehistoric cave; 2) representations on the walls show an uncommon diversity of animals and demonstrate numerous artistic innovations; and 3) radiocarbon dating indicates these are perhaps the oldest paintings ever made dating from around 32000 years before present. This website provides a unique look at the discovery, research, preservation, and historic importance as well as providing an opportunity to "visit" the cave. See also the News section for more images and information. The site is in English, Spanish, and French. (added 12/15/03 , reviewed 12/15/03 )

CensusScope
http://www.censusscope.org/
CensusScope is an easy-to-use tool for investigating U.S. demographic trends. Students can use it to better understand graphs and the power of explaining complex data in a graphic form. Maps are used to demonstrate demographics on a county-by-county level. (added 7/8/02 , reviewed 4/5/04 )

Christopher Columbus Awards Program
http://www.christophercolumbusawards.com
(Formerly The Bayer/NSF Award for Community Innovation). Unlocking that potential is the mission of the Christopher Columbus Awards program, a cutting-edge, national competition that combines science and technology with community problem-solving in a real-world setting. With the help of an adult coach, sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students work in teams of three or four to identify an issue they care about and use science and technology to develop an innovative solution. They work with experts, conduct research and put their ideas to the test, to learn teamwork, help their community, and win prizes. You, as a teacher, can encourage these students to identify a problem in your community and develop innovative solutions. Check the website for contest entry deadlines and all other information. (added 11/17/00 , reviewed 4/5/04 )

CNN Interactive Learning Resources
http://literacynet.org/cnnsf/
A major purpose of this Web site is to provide current news stories to students with reading levels that are not high enough to read and understand standard newspaper articles. A variety of interactive learning activities help reinforce and provide greater understanding of what is presented on the screen. Teachers can use the lessons for group activities and students can work at their own pace for individualized learning. (added 3/14/96 , reviewed 8/3/99 )

Colonial House (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/colonialhouse/index.html
Indentured servitude. No baths or showers. Public punishments. Welcome to daily life in the year 1628! Think colonial life was all about pious Pilgrims, powdered wigs and freedom for all? Think again! Two dozen modern-day time travelers find out the hard way what early American colonial life was really like when they take up residence in Colonial House. Among the points of dissension that arise in the colony are: the rigid class and gender roles, mandatory religious observance, and the puritanical civil laws of the era, particularly those pertaining to profanity. Includes a Teacher section (http://www.pbs.org/wnet/colonialhouse/teachers.html) with lesson plans which adhere to national learning standards (grades 5-8),, contain comprehensive instructions for classroom implementation, downloadable student handouts, and suggestions for cross-curricular extensions. In Activities, you will find a series of dynamic online activities that engage students in exploring and understanding colonial life in the 1620s. Video and audio clclips present the participants as they assess 1628 from a contemporary perspective. Large-sized photos and captions demonstrate both the beauty and the drudgery of life on the Colony. And a map, hand drawn by one of the colonists, portrays the Colony through the eyes of those who lived there. (added 4/26/04 , reviewed 4/26/04 )

CongressLink
http://www.congresslink.org/
A new Congress has been sworn in. Do you know who's who? Visit this site to learn all about latest Congress, as well as access lessons and activities. Find your representatives and information including individual e-mail addresses, recent votes, and staff information. (added 1/26/01 , reviewed 7/26/04 )

Connecting the Continent
http://www.connectingthecontinent.com/ctcwebsite/index.html
What does it take to connect a continent for communication? In these days of satellite transmissions, it does not seem like such a huge task. Go back in time, and across the continent of Australia, to 1870 to connect the continent together with an overland telegraph line. This website traces the route, the stories, and the settlements that grew along its path. Students can participate in a webquest, observe Virtual Reality (VR) images of the countryside, and hear audio clips of assorted residents. Flash and Quicktime are required for certain features. (added 6/30/01 , reviewed 1/31/05 )

CRAYON: CReAte Your Own Newspaper
http://crayon.net/
CRAYON is a tool for managing online news sources. When you're done using CRAYON, you'll have a news page customized for you with the daily information of interest to you. The beauty and simplicity of CRAYON, is that your paper doesn't get updated at all. Rather, the information that your paper has links to is updated daily. In other words, your HTML file that contains all your links stays the same. The stuff that it's linked to changes. (added 6/18/96 , reviewed 2/27/04 )

Darwin Correspondence Project
http://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/index.php
Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882) was the foremost naturalist of his era. His theories on the origin of species are of enduring significance, and he worked at the cutting edge of biological science for half a century. Darwin's correspondence provides us with an invaluable source of information, not only about his own intellectual development and social network, but about Victorian science and society in general. Letters form the largest single category of Darwin's working papers (this website contains details of around 14,500 surviving letters) and were one of the most important means by which he gathered data and discussed ideas. Includes biographical information and a search tool. Hosted by University of Cambridge, UK. (added 2/22/08 , reviewed 2/22/08 )

Discovering Lewis & Clark
http://www.lewis-clark.org/
This is an ever-growing Web site currently containing more than 1,400 pages. The centerpiece of Discovering Lewis and Clark is a nineteen-part synopsis of the expedition by historian Harry Fritz, illustrated with selections from the journals of the expedition, photographs, maps, animated graphics, moving pictures, and sound files. You can also navigate through Discovering Lewis and Clark by using the "Discovery Paths" or the "Journal Excerpts" menus. The word-search utility can be used to find references anywhere in the text. (added 10/4/02 , reviewed 10/7/02 )

DNA Interactive
http://www.dnai.org/index.html
A huge, beautiful undertaking, the DNA Interactive site is divided into sections: Timeline; Code (what is it); Manipulation (how do you work with it); Genome (analyzing, mapping, sequencing); Applications (how DNA applies to healthcare and our past); and Chronicle (using knowledge responsibly, can we do it?). Use the Site Map to get an overview of what each of these sections contain. Each section contains short bits of information and accompanying media. Flash required. Created by the efforts of many - copyright Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. (added 9/8/03 , reviewed 9/8/03 )

Don't Buy It (PBS Kids)
http://pbskids.org/dontbuyit/
By dissecting pop culture and advertisements, media literacy education can help students build critical thinking and analytic skills, become more discriminating in the use of mass media, distinguish between reality and fantasy and consider whether media values are their values. Activities are intended for children ages 9-11 and are designed to touch on the six levels of Bloom's Taxonomy: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. In addition, each lesson is aligned with the Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL) Standards. Sections for parents and for teachers. (added 4/1/03 , reviewed 4/1/03 )

Early America.com
http://earlyamerica.com/
A wealth of newspapers, documents, maps and images is available from this site, which focuses on the late 18th to early 19th Centuries in the United States. Younger students will enjoy the movies, which use artwork and documents of the time to tell the stories behind "The Real Face of George Washington" and "The Treason of Benedict Arnold." Especially helpful is the page "How to Read a 200 Year Old Document." For older students, this site houses the scholarly journal, "The Early America Review." Try to ignore the ads which are pretty annoying. (added 2/23/01 , reviewed 7/19/04 )

EconoClass
http://www.econoclass.com
The EconoClass offers great interactive activities for teaching high school economics. Includes games and simulations, case studies, debate topics, and brain teasers. (added 3/21/05 , reviewed 3/21/05 )

Economic Ed Website
http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/
The purpose of EcEdWeb is to provide support for learning economics in all forms and at all levels. For lesson suggestions, head for the K-12 Resources section or the idea page on how to teach economics using the Internet. (added 5/15/96 , reviewed 8/8/99 )

Electronic Postcards from Around the World
http://www.genevaschools.org/austinbg/class/gray/internet/electronic/
This project lets you exchange postcards with classrooms in other communities. Registration begins now, with the exchange beginning in September, 2001 until May 2002. You can get information on the site about what to include in your postcard, how to create a postcard, and how to protect student privacy. Click on the world map to see examples. (added 7/22/01 , reviewed 7/22/01 )

Ethics in Computing
http://www.eos.ncsu.edu/eos/info/computer_ethics/
Most technology standards for students include study of ethics and technology. This website from North Carolina State University is a great tool for locating articles on basics of ethics in computing, privacy, speech issues, computer abuse, intellectual property, risks, commerce, and social justice issues. Discussion questions are available, along with study guides for each area of study. (added 3/30/01 , reviewed 7/19/04 )

Explore D.C.
http://www.exploredc.org/index.php
Produced by WETA, the Public Broadcasting station in Washington, this website gathers information about local history, Federal City, the Presidents, and the importance of the African American community in the US Capital. Lesson plans were created to support each section, with many ideas for class activities. A timeline and a list of audio files complete the site. (added 3/9/01 , reviewed 3/1/06 )

ExplorePAhistory.com
http://www.explorepahistory.com/ExplorePAHistory/
ExplorePAhistory.com lets you search Pennsylvania history resources and lesson plans by region, keyword, or time period; offers multimedia, standards based curriculum resources for elementary, middle, and high school; and features rich image galleries and a virtual tour help make the site engaging and informative. Multiple methods for accessing the huge amount of content makes this site a winner. If only the other states would follow suit. (added 8/15/03 , reviewed 1/31/05 )

Exploring Ancient World Cultures
http://eawc.evansville.edu/index.htm
Exploring Ancient World Cultures is "an introductory, on-line, college-level 'textbook' of ancient world cultures, constructed around a series of cultural pages consisting of: The Ancient Near East, Ancient India, Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Early Islam, and Medieval Europe." The site features an anthology, chronology, essays, maps, and an interactive quiz for each of the cultures. If you're wanting to further explore ancient cultures, use Argos, a limited area search engine that taps into a database of peer-reviewed Web sites. This is a CD-ROM quality Web site! (added 11/27/96 , reviewed 4/14/04 )

Fed 101: The Federal Reserve Today
http://www.kc.frb.org/fed101/
Why does a change in the interest rates by the Federal Reserve always make headlines?E Students can learn the history of the Fed, follow the path of a check written at a neighborhood store, and become a virtual bank examiner. This website contains great information and activities for middle and high school students. (added 10/18/01 , reviewed 1/14/02 )

Fed101
http://www.federalreserveeducation.org/fed101/index.htm
Tutorial and activities covering the Federal Reserve history, structure, financial services, FAQ, glossary, quizzes, video, games, classroom guides, Virtual Bank activity, a short textbook on banking, and a searchable Teacher Resource tool for locating National Council on Economic Education standards-based curriculum. (added 6/17/08 , reviewed 6/17/08 )

Federal Holidays WebQuest
http://herrickses.org/searingtown/federalholidays/
A relatively simple but well-developed webquest for middle school students. There are two main tasks: 1) students will teach their class about an existing federal holiday by creating a PowerPoint presentation; and 2) student teams will imagine a new holiday that represents the spirit of America and then write a persuasive argument which will be supported by either a poster or a postage stamp in order to convince the class that their idea is the best one. Includes links to all the required sites, a teacher guide, and even a voting ballot. (added 1/10/03 , reviewed 1/10/03 )

First World War.Com
http://www.firstworldwar.com/
Extensive site created and maintained by Michael Duffy. Numerous sections include: How It Began, Battles, Who's Who, Timeline, On This Day, Vintage Audio, Photos, first person accounts, and more. Also includes a Search Tool. Slow navigation, not sure why? (added 2/10/03 , reviewed 2/10/03 )

Food Force (World Food Programme)
http://www.food-force.com/
Food Force is designed for children aged 8-13 years and provides a variety of information and activities regarding global hunger. There is a teacher section with lesson plans and ideas for classrooms, an interactive world hunger map, a downloadable game, a blog about world hunger, and a pressroom with images and articles. The highlight is the downloadable Food Force game which simulates carrying out a humanitarian relief program. Players fly helicopters, locate starving people, make food drops, then assist the community afterwards. Game located at http://www.food-force.com/index.php/game/ (added 2/5/08 , reviewed 2/5/08 )

Freedom: A History of the U.S. (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/historyofus/index.html
A sixteen-part series about the "freedom" that draws countless human beings from around the world to America, as well as the chief obstacles to American freedom. There are short videos from the original broadcasts, a menu of episodes (http://www.pbs.org/wnet/historyofus/menu.html), tools and activites including interactive games and quizzes (http://www.pbs.org/wnet/historyofus/tools/index.html), a special section for teachers (http://www.pbs.org/wnet/historyofus/teachers/index.html) and an image browser (http://www.pbs.org/wnet/historyofus/tools/search_ph.html). (added 2/19/07 , reviewed 2/19/07 )

From Canterbury to Little Rock: The Struggle for Educational Equality for African Americans
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/crandall/Crandall.htm
This lesson is based on the National Historic Landmark files, "Prudence Crandall House" and "Little Rock High School," as well as other sources related to these two historic properties. From the Teaching with Historic Places (TwHP) series which uses properties listed in the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places to enliven history, social studies, geography, civics, and other subjects. Standards-based lesson includes materials, student objectives, images, activities, maps, readings, and more. Not a fancy site; but a full blown resource for classroom use. (added 3/5/07 , reviewed 3/5/07 )

Going Places
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/goingplaces3/index.html
"GOING PLACES Online, the Web companion to the PBS series, features interactive maps giving more information about places seen in the television series; personalized electronic postcards from the program destinations; interviews with everyday travelers; slide shows for each program; a feature article detailing how to plan a trip using the Web; and more. This season's premiere destinations were: Turkey, Bali, Yellowstone in Winter, New York City, Madrid, and Santa Fe. The encore presentations were Sydney, Miami Beach, and South Africa." (added 8/3/05 , reviewed 8/3/05 )

Grandeur of Viceregal Mexico
http://www.fm.coe.uh.edu/default.htm
The Grandeur of Viceregal Mexico, Treasures from the Museo Franz Mayer web site is a collaborative effort between the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and faculty and graduate students at the University of Houston, College of Education, Instructional Technology Program. The works of art are grouped into four sections. The first introduces the many cultures that influenced colonial Mexican art. The next sections focus on art made for the church and for domestic use. The final section introduces new styles inspired by art from ancient Greece and Rome and 18th-century France and England. Resources for Teachers (http://www.fm.coe.uh.edu/resources.html) includes a handbook, standards-based lessons, games and activities. There is also a Timeline that provides links to other sources of information. (added 8/13/04 , reviewed 8/13/04 )

Great Debate and Beyond: History of Televised Presidential Debates
http://www.museum.tv/debateweb/html/index.htm
The Great Debate contains four main sections: 1) Great Debate: Kennedy-Nixon debates of 1960; 2) Televised Debate History 1960-1996; 3) Television: video commentary, essays and other items that highlight the impact of television on politics; 4) Curriculum Resources: lesson plans and activities that promote learning. Produced by The Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago, Illinois. (added 12/28/02 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

Great Performances: Free to Dance
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/freetodance/
The website supporting the three part-series on PBS has great resources for the classroom teacher. Looking at the work of African American choreographers, the series traces the impact of African American dance on the world dance scene.EFollow the timeline, read essays and biographies, or follow the middle school lesson that allows students to share their new knowledge with younger students. (added 6/30/01 , reviewed 6/30/01 )

Historical Treasure Chests
http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/treasure/
Combine a lesson on primary and secondary resources with a little US History with a smidgeon of personal history added. The inital activity identifies some primary and secondary sources, with student looks for similarities and differences. Activity two lets students work in teams to discover information contained within primary source documents. The extension activity allows students to investigate their family's own primary source materials and display them online. (added 9/7/01 , reviewed 4/14/04 )

History Detectives (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/
History Detectives is devoted to solving historical mysteries, searching out the true facts (and falsehoods) behind local folklore, family legends and interesting objects. Using traditional investigative techniques, modern technologies, and plenty of legwork, the History Detectives team of experts discovers that artifacts, buildings and stories can give us new (and sometimes shocking) insights into our national history. The History Detectives site includes highlights from the televised investigations. This year it will also feature one story per week in detail as a Case File. Visitors can study the techniques used by professional investigators; learn how to conduct their own historical investigation; or get to know the History Detectives' team of experts. The site also provides a number of interactive features and learning activities. Classroom Resources include lesson plans and other tools to reinforce concepts from the programs, and develop student interest in the study of history, science, and other core subjects. (added 9/24/04 , reviewed 9/24/04 )

History House
http://www.historyhouse.com/
Wickedly funny yet educational, History House casts a fresh eye on the past and doesn't blink. Browse book reviews, check out links to other history sites, or read well-written stories with revealing titles like Peace Treaty Shenanigans and Russia's Dark Enlightenment. Be forewarned that the humor is irreverent but infectious. (added 9/12/98 , reviewed 4/15/99 )

History Matters: The U.S. Survey Course on the Web
http://historymatters.gmu.edu/
The key strengths of this site are in providing access to high-quality teaching resources for high school and college students and teachers of American history. Visitors will find three primary sections: Many Pasts, Making Sense of Evidence, and www.history. In Many Pasts, visitors can explore over 1000 primary documents, including photographic images and audio interviews. Making Sense of Evidence provides material on how historians approach resources as they attempt to craft intelligent and erudite narratives. The final section, www.history, contains brief reviews of over 800 websites that address various aspects of American history. The site also contains a number of other gems, including Secrets of Great History Teachers, which features interviews with those who impart the knowledge of the ages with wisdom and insight. (added 5/12/06 , reviewed 5/12/06 )

How Volcanoes Work
http://www.geology.sdsu.edu/how_volcanoes_work/
The San Diego State University Geology Department has created an online resource that combines print information, movies, and interactive quizzes. Quicktime is required for viewing movies/animations. (added 3/23/01 , reviewed 3/1/06 )

Humanities Interactive
http://www.humanities-interactive.org/
Presented by the Texas Council for the Humanities, this website has interactive exhibits, games and lesson ideas. Categories cover a broad range of topics, from Border Studies (people living in the lands touching US borders) to Censorship of the Humanities. I found navigation on the main pages clunky, but the lessons were much clearer. This is a great website for encouraging the development of visual and cultural literacies in students. (added 2/23/02 , reviewed 9/24/02 )

In Search of Shakespeare (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/shakespeare/
The educator section contains resources designed around six thematic strands: Shakespeare's Language, Shakespeare on Film, Performance, Primary Sources, Teaching Shakespeare to Elementary Students, and Teaching Shakespeare with Technology. You'll find professional development strategies, lesson plans, a multimedia library of curriculum resources, and much more. Each component integrates the study of Shakespeare's greatest works with his life and the times that defined him. The "investigation" sections contains entensive information based on countless hours of research that went into PBS show. The investigation includes sub-sections entitled: Dossier (timeline), Players, Locations, Evidence (primary source materials), Glossary, and Works. There is also a game. (added 5/17/04 , reviewed 5/17/04 )

In Search of the Ways of Knowing Trail
http://www.brookfieldzoo.org/pagegen/wok/ways_index.html
Your trip to the village of Epulu takes a detour when your jeep experiences mechanical failure. You are forced to walk through the Ituri Forest in central Africa accompanied by four youths from different local cultures. Along the way, you'll make choices and learn about plants, animals, and survival. A Forest Factbook serves as a glossary. Totally Flash-driven. Could get noisy! (added 11/11/02 , reviewed 11/11/02 )

International Schools CyberFair
http://www.globalschoolnet.org/gsh/cf/
This annual global learning project has brought together thousands of international students to showcase the highlights of their local communities with their own Web sites. The event encourages schools to create online curricular content to share what is unique about their place. The program is aimed at teaching schools more about the World Wide Web, demonstrating to educators the value of the Internet in the classroom, facilitating cooperation among students and encouraging positive relationships between schools and their communities. (added 1/17/96 , reviewed 2/8/05 )

Jazz at the Smithsonian
http://www.jazzsmithsonian.org/
Live it, Learn it, Love it! Those are the directory names on this great website. Live it lists jazz events at the Smithsonian and other Washington D.C. institutions. Learn it has video, audio clips and lesson ideas (look under Jazz Class). Love it talks about Jazz Appreciation Month and list 112 ways to celebrate jazz. (added 7/8/02 , reviewed 7/8/02 )

Journey into Amazonia (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/journeytoamazonia/
Journey into Amazonia features the swollen rivers, flooded forests, and dense canopy of the vast rain forest recognized as one of Earth's natural wonders. Classroom Resources are designed to help you use this Web site, other material on the Internet, and the Journey Into Amazonia videos (not required). These materials are designed for upper elementary, middle, or high school students (grades 5-10) although extension suggestions may help you modify them for younger or older students. Divided into 3 episodes that correspond to the PBS broadcasts: 1) Waterworlds, features the churning waters of the world's mightiest river; 2) Land Reborn, reveals a new world teeming with predators; 3) Episode 3: The Big Top, the luxuriant mantle of the world's greatest rainforest. Also includes an interactive game. (added 11/26/02 , reviewed 11/26/02 )

Journey to a New Land
http://www.sfu.museum/journey/
The Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology and the Media Production Group, Simon Fraser University created a web site on the first peopling of the New World with funding from the Virtual Museum of Canada. This multi level educational resource was designed as a series of reusable learning objects, thus maximizing its educational potential. Based on a spiral curriculum approach, the site targets multiple learning styles as well as cognitive, affective and other domains to present complex current research in a public forum. The stunning visuals, engaging games, interactive timelines and video interviews with leading scientists can be accessed by a large variety of viewers. From the Simon Fraser University Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. (added 1/28/05 , reviewed 1/28/05 )

Kids Dig Reed
http://www.kidsdigreed.com/
The Reed Farmstead Archaeological Site, located in West Virginia, reconstructs how our  former inhabitants lived over 150 years ago. Through a series of games, puzzles, and a virtual site tour, you will discover an actual site, learn about archaeology and how archaeologists work, and how these people were able to make a living in the rugged uplands of eastern West Virginia! This site is currently under development by Michael Baker Jr. Inc. for West Virginia Department of Transportation. (added 5/19/03 , reviewed 5/19/03 )

Legends of Tuskegee (National Park Service)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/tuskegee/
Who are the Legends of Tuskegee and what do they have in common? This three-part web exhibit highlights the achievements of Washington, Carver and the Tuskegee Airmen. Booker Taliafero Washington, George Washington Carver and the Tuskegee Airmen all came to Tuskegee and created their own legends. Tuskegee was a bold experiment and a site of major African-American achievements for over 100 years. "Tuskegee Airmen" refers to all who were involved in the so-called "Tuskegee Experiment," the Army Air Corps program to train African Americans to fly and maintain combat aircraft. The Tuskegee Airmen included pilots, navigators, bombardiers, maintenance and support staff, instructors, and all the personnel who kept the planes in the air. The Tuskegee Airmen overcame segregation and prejudice to become one of the most highly respected fighter groups of World War II. They proved conclusively that African Americans could fly and maintain sophisticated combat aircraft. The Tuskegee Airmen's achievements, together with the men and women who supported them, paved the way for full integration of the U.S. military. (added 8/23/04 , reviewed 8/23/04 )

Listening to the Walls Talk
http://www.millennium.scps.k12.fl.us/walls.html
The goal of this online project is to teach students basic geographic and research skills. More importantly, it raises student awareness of the importance of each community and neighborhood as they record the history of houses and neighborhoods around them. Although designed for middle schools, all ages may participate by building and publishing webpages. This project has open enrollment. (added 8/1/02 , reviewed 4/16/04 )

Little Rock 9, Integration 0?
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/BHM/little_rock/
Why should students worry about stuff that happened back when Eisenhower was President and Elvis was King? This WebQuest, designed by Tom March for Pacific Bell Education First, prompts students to think about the nine African-American students who, back in 1957, chose to attend an all-white high school in Little Rock, Arkansas and thus forced Americans to question segregated schools. Still, the WebQuest isn't about history, it's about the world we live in and the choices our communities have made in the past and students will make in the future. The activity can be used by students collaborating across schools to gain a broader perspective or even participating in a special Civil Rights videoconference with the Museum of Television & Radio. Finally, this activity takes the WebQuest strategy one step father by using interactive Transformation Builders to facilitate higher order thinking. (added 1/29/99 , reviewed 2/26/07 )

Living Room Candidate (American Museum of the Moving Image)
http://livingroomcandidate.movingimage.us/index.php
The Living Room Candidate: Presidential Campaign Commercials 1952-2004 is an innovative online exhibition presenting more than 250 television commercials from every election year beginning in 1952, when the first campaign ads aired, and including ads from this year’s campaign. Users can watch nearly four hours of TV commercials and explore the expanding world of Web-based political advertising. The site includes a searchable database and features commentary, historical background, election results, and navigation organized by both year and theme. Each commercial selected is accompanied by a list of related commercials in order to help guide the viewer through the collection. The exhibition also features a sidebar section, “The Desktop Candidate,” about the growing role of the Internet in presidential campaigns. Requires Windows Media Player 9 or RealPlayer G2 and above. (added 10/14/04 , reviewed 10/14/04 )

Los Adaes Site Explorer
http://www.crt.state.la.us/siteexplorer
Los Adaes Site Explorer tells the story of an 18th century Spanish presidio and mission that played an important role in the balance of French, Spanish, and Caddo Indian power in North America. The settlement marked the eastern frontier of the Spanish Province of Texas, and it served as the provincial capital for more than 40 years. The present-day archaeological site is a National Historic Landmark and a State Historic Site that is open to the public. The online exhibit provides an opportunity for the public to learn about life at the site, as revealed through history and archaeology. The website presents interactive maps, artifact photographs, and illustrations, as well as summary text and supplementary historical documents. Its innovative layered design allows users to determine the amount and complexity of information received. (added 6/3/05 , reviewed 6/3/05 )

Make Your Own Money WebQuest
http://mail.nvnet.org/~cooper_j/money/
What IS money? Where does it come from? How does it get its value? How does it reflect what the community values, conceptually and artistically? Does anyone or any group have enough of it? This webquest will make you start thinking about money as more than just a way to get things, but as a way to make things. Explore your thoughts using the online reflective writing process. This webquest exhibits all of the features of a true webquest: Introduction | Task | Process | Conclusion | Credits | Resources | Additional Resources | Evaluation Rubric |Teacher Page. Very well done and attractive. Aligned to NJ state and National standards. Designed by Janice Cooper with Nicole Cole, Anita Parciasepe, and Ed Pasino, Northern Valley Regional High School, Old Tappan, NJ. (added 2/7/05 , reviewed 2/7/05 )

Meet the Candidates
http://herrickses.org/searingtown/election/
Your students will learn about candidates and elections as they participate in this timely project by working in teams to research platforms and policies, develop marketing plans, or plan for public awareness campaigns. All links are included and teacher planning materials are available for convenience. Grades 5 and up. (added 9/21/04 , reviewed 9/21/04 )

Merlot
http://www.merlot.org
Think of Merlot as a Blue Web'n for higher education students, faculty and staff. Enter the Tasting Room to understand how Merlot was developed and how the peer review system works. Then, either browse or search to find the resources you want. A great tool for locating good sites. (added 3/18/02 , reviewed 4/16/04 )

Mughal India
http://www.mughalindia.co.uk/room.html
The British Museum produces this interactive website on Mughal India. Totally Flash-driven, the site is set up to simulate a room filled with various items including a globe, file cabinet, books, and a calendar. When you roll over interactive items in the room, you can click and learn about paintings, coins, weapons, jewelery and models from The British Museum's collections. Don't miss "the Staff Room" (http://www.mughalindia.co.uk/staff/main.html) -- pages developed to help teachers. Several lessons are included as well as practical guidance on classroom set-up, using the website, printing, and navigation. (added 7/26/04 , reviewed 7/26/04 )

Mysteries of Çatalhöyük (Science Museum of Minnesota)
http://www.smm.org/catal/
Archaeologists are excavating the remains of a Neolithic town located in central Turkey, southeast of the modern city of Konya. 9,000 years ago, this place was one of the world's largest settlements. At a time when most of the world's people were wandering hunter-gatherers, as many as 10,000 people lived at Çatalhöyük. You'll find information about the archaeological dig, artifacts, activities for kids that revolve around everyday life, and you can take a virtual tour. Other resources include a glossary, timeline, maps and links to additional resources. Quicktime required to view the movies. (added 2/9/04 , reviewed 2/17/04 )

National Archives Learning Curve
http://learningcurve.pro.gov.uk/
Do your students need to know more about the Cold War, Great Britain during WWII or political reform in Britain during the 19th Century? The National Archives of the UK has created a site that contains resources and a proposed online library of teacher lessons and student work. Look under Snapshots for activities based on visual sources from the national archive. (added 2/18/02 , reviewed 2/18/02 )

Neanderthals on Trial (NOVA)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/neanderthals/
Neanderthals -- how intelligent were they? Are they related to us? What happened to them? In these interactive activities and lessons, you'll find out. 1) Casts of Characters uses fully rotatable 360° movies to compare skulls; 2) Into the Fray: The Producer's Story is an essay that describes how the original Neanderthals film was made when no experts agree; 3) Tracing Ancestry with MtDNA traces the maternal lineages of all modern humans back to a common ancestor who lived 150,000 years ago. What did they find?; 4) Dig and Deduce lets you uncover bone fragments and artifacts at three Neanderthal excavation sites, then try your hand at archeological interpretation. There are additional resources and a Teacher's Guide which includes a standards-based lesson and ideas from other teachers. (added 7/17/08 , reviewed 7/17/08 )

Neanderthals on Trial (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/neanderthals/
In 1856, bones of an unrecognizable hominid turned up in Germany's Neander Valley. This early human and others like it came to be known as Neanderthals. "Neanderthals on Trial" investigates this long-standing mystery. Here's what you'll find on this website: 1) Casts of Characters--QuickTime movies to compare casts of two famous skulls and learn their histories and their differences; 2) Into the Fray--the producer of "Neanderthals on Trial" describes how he went about making the PBS film; 3) Tracing Ancestry with MtDNA--By studying mitochondrial DNA, some geneticists have traced the maternal lineages of all modern humans back to a common ancestor who lived 150,000 years ago; 4) Dig and Deduce--Uncover bone fragments and artifacts at three Neanderthal excavation sites, then step into the morass known as archeological interpretation; 5) Resources and 6) a Teacher's Guide. (added 3/27/09 , reviewed 3/27/09 )

New York Times Learning Network
http://www.nytimes.com/learning
Building on news and archives from The New York Times, the Learning Network connects teachers, students, and parents to news and education resources on the Web. Includes daily lesson plans, interactive news quizzes, and opportunities to interact with The Times reporters. Lesson plans cover many subjects, including social studies, mathematics, fine arts, language arts, technology, and science. (added 2/13/99 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

Nobel e-Museum
http://www.nobel.se/index.html
Nobel e-Museum offers information on all Prize Winners to date, the Nobel Organization, Alfred Nobel, and Nobel events, as well as related material and games. The games are located at http://www.nobel.se/physics/educational/index.html and they are educational. They provide information. simulations, and challenges on: Microscopes, Lasers, the interior of matter, energy, X-rays, accelerators, and vacuum tubes. Age/grade levels vary. Requires Shockwave. A novel approach to what could have been a dry reference source. (added 6/11/03 , reviewed 7/28/03 )

Odyssey Online
http://www.carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/index.html
Odyssey Online is a resource to support the use of museum objects in your classroom and it was developed by the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University, the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, and the Dallas Museum of Art. The Middle and Elementary School Site provides content about the ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and 19th - 20th century sub-Saharan Africa using cool puzzles, games, and worksheets. The Teacher Resource Site provides: guidance for getting started; overview of technical considerations; ways to integrate art into social studies curriculum; and lesson plans that meet various states and national curriculum standards. (added 1/16/04 , reviewed 1/16/04 )

Oyez Baseball
http://baseball.oyez.org/
Stretch those critical thinking skills a little. Players try to answer questions about similarities between Supreme Court Justices from the United States and baseball players. Perfect for team play; some students might possess a basic knowledge of well-known baseball players while others might know more about the historical and sometimes colorful figures of the Supreme Court. Flash required. (added 11/10/01 , reviewed 11/10/01 )

Patchwork of African-American Life
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/BHM/AfroAm.html
Six websites created as models to integrate the Internet and videoconferencing into the classroom. African-American History was chosen as a topic because of its importance, popularity and the wealth of resources available. The Black History Hotlist is a starting point for anyone studying African-American events and issues. Use the Interactive Treasure Hunt if you want to test your knowledge of African-American history. If you don't feel personally connected to African American issues, try "Sampling African America" to engage in the topic and explore things about it that personally interest you. Finally, two webquests: 1) In the Little Rock 9, Integration students learn about nine African-American students who, back in 1957, chose to attend an all-white high school in Little Rock, Arkansas and 2) In Tuskegee Tragedy, students explore the issues of the Tuskegee Study and question the comparisons some people make to the study and such topics as abortion, gun control, and concentration camp experiments. (added 2/6/98 , reviewed 2/26/07 )

Peace Corps World Wide Schools
http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/
This wonderful addition to the Peace Corps site offers many resources for educators and students. Connect with a volunteer, find lesson plans relating to different countries, view video clips (requiring RealPlayer) of Peace Corps educational videos, and read folk tales recorded by Peace Corps volunteers. (added 4/13/01 )

Picture Australia
http://www.pictureaustralia.org/index.html
Consider this the ongoing year featuring the best Australia has to offer. The latest offering we've found is Picture Australia. This searchable database allows users to look for specific historical and contemporary images. Instead, students might want to take a trail, where images are grouped by category. Olympic images are featured, as well as Antarctic expeditions, wildflowers and birds of Australia, and objects d'art. It's always nice when trails are easy to navigate. (added 12/15/00 )

Picturing a Canadian Life: L.M. Montgomery's Personal Scrapbooks and Book Covers
http://lmm.confederationcentre.com/
L.M. Montgomery's novels are famous world-wide; most of the titles have remained in print since their first publication and many of them have been translated into other languages. Part of Montgomery's genius lies in her creation of everyday life in turn-of-the-century and early twentieth-century Canada. An avid record-keeper, Montgomery kept personal scrapbooks that included photographs, fabrics, souvenirs and clippings. These collections are housed in four different locations and are fragile. Thus, these rarely-seen materials could not be widely accessible for study or enjoyment except through this digital exhibition. This site is extremely rich and includes a variety of materials including book covers, information about Montgomery's writing, importance of images in her writing, creating your own scrapbooks, changing role of women, chronology, Teacher Tips page (http://lmm.confederationcentre.com/english/learning/learning-1.html). The site index is useful for getting a broad overview of what's on the site (http://lmm.confederationcentre.com/english/site-index.html) Available in French or English. Some sections require Flash and Shockwave. (added 7/19/04 , reviewed 7/19/04 )

Pompeii: Stories from an Eruption
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/pompeii/
The story of the explosion and the subsequent archaeological digs in the area is the focus on this interactive online exhibit created by the Field Museum. A good place to start is the interactive timeline which allows users to move through the events of that fateful day to learn about the progression of the volcanic activity and the reaction by local residents. (added 3/24/06 , reviewed 3/24/06 )

Postcard Geography 2001-2002
http://www.cyberbee.com/pcg/howto.html
This is not a repeat of last week's Blue Web'n (that was a project with e-postcards). Paper postcards are still the rage! Here is a project that entails students exchanging postcards with other classrooms. Through what is now lovingly referred to as snail mail, these postcards allow cultural exchanges, polish writing and mapping skills. Registration runs from August 15 to September 14, 2001, with mailings happening September 17 until February 15. Other activities will take place in spring. This project is being coordinated by Leni Donlan at the Library of Congress. (added 7/30/01 , reviewed 7/30/01 )

Remembering the Flint Sit-Down Strike, 1936-1937
http://www.historicalvoices.org/flint/
This site is based on interviews that were conducted between 1978 and 1984 with former participants of the Flint Sit-Down Strike of 1936-37. The oral tapes that resulted provide important primary materials on American labor history. According to the Introduction: "the strike itself has remained interesting because it was a classic case of David versus Goliath. In 1936, General Motors was the richest industrial corporation in the world ... The strikers, on the other hand, averaged about a tenth grade education, came from poor families, and consisted of many Southerners and Eastern European immigrants." Interspersed with short, interesting audio clips from strike participants. Uses Real Player. (added 11/3/03 , reviewed 11/3/03 )

Rendezvous with History: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/projects/fdr/
This website includes an interactive SiteMap of the Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site which allows you to "tour the grounds" and the mansion. There are also 360 degree panoramic tours, Stories, Photographs, and a Timeline. A great resource from the Poughkeepsie Journal. Requires Flash. (added 6/30/04 , reviewed 6/30/04 )

RiverVenture
http://www.riverventure.org/
RiverVenture is the story of South Carolina's cultural and natural landscape as told by its rivers. Upon completion, RiverVenture will take you on a virtual float across South Carolina. Although set in South Carolina, the site should have portability to other states because it examines organisms found in the river, provides guides for classifing the animals into their respective families and classes, and activities that allow students to "compete" for space, shelter, food, and water just as an organism does. Includes Teacher Resources and is standards-based (SC state). Requires Flash. Copyright ) 2004 ETV Commission. (added 4/2/04 , reviewed 4/2/04 )

Saskatchewan Stories
http://www.saskstories.ca/
This totally Flash-driven site uses stories to teach about the four major periods of Saskatchewan history (early people, fur trading, pioneers, today). Each story is complemented by images and the text which contain highlighted terms for which additional information. Each period contains a short video (look for the film tool above the photo), a highly interactive map of the region (next to the film tool), and a help feature. Geared for the fourth grade Canadian standards; but fascinating and fun for all. (added 10/27/03 , reviewed 10/27/03 )

Secrets of Egypt (National Geographic)
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/pyramids/
Explore the pyramids of ancient Egypt through diagrams, photos, and facts; plus get related links, kids content, news stories, and more. Read the journal of a writer who spent 4 days exploring ancient sites. Interactive features include Treasures of Egypt (photos, e-postcards), At the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Mysteries of Egypt Movie Preview, How to Make a Mummy. There are also games and standards-based lessons for grades K-12. (added 2/4/07 , reviewed 2/4/07 )

Shape of Life
http://www.pbs.org/kcet/shapeoflife/index.html
The Shape of Life is a compelling eight-hour series with accompanying educational materials that tell the story of the great diversity of animal life on Earth. Throughout the website are incredible video clips of sea life. Evolutionary modifications are featured prominently. (added 5/29/02 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

Six Wives of Henry VIII (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/sixwives/index.html
The series takes a fresh approach and presents each wife's story from her perspective through the use of video clips and their writings. "About" section provides links to specific episodes, how the series was made, and a screensaver. There are interactive activities: Find-A-Wife and Tudor Times. Classroom section includes links to standards-based lesson plans and activities. (added 5/9/07 , reviewed 5/9/07 )

Sunken Ship's Tale
http://www.pacmuseum.qc.ca/quebec1690/jeu/english/index.htm
This interactive, flash-based game was produced by the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History is based on research associated with the discovery of the wreck of the Elizabeth and Mary which sank in 1690. Your challenge is to excavate and restore artifacts from the ship. You do this by exploring the Excavation Site. When your cursor turns into a pointing hand, use various tools to uncover artifacts, load them into the Plastic Bin, and take them to the Laboratory. Once in the lab, click on the bin to begin restoring it. The site is not very intuitive so it might be best to explore it yourself before you turn your students loose. Working in groups might make it easier too. It takes time to figure this out. Luckily, you can return and continue where you left off. (added 3/17/03 , reviewed 3/17/03 )

Teaching Tolerance
http://www.splcenter.org/center/tt/teach.jsp
A project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, Teaching Tolerance encourages people from all walks of life to "fight hate and promote tolerance." For educators, there are curriculum packages that can be ordered at no cost, as well online lesson ideas. For Kids has online activities and games that promote multiculturalism and tolerance. (added 7/8/02 , reviewed 2/23/04 )

The Big Wide World Webquest
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/bww/
How does the Bid Wide World work? This webquest for K-4th graders has students work in teams to study the globe, plants, animals, people. culture, language and rules for how each subject works. Their findings are plotted on to a relationship wheel and students are challenged to develop one grand theory of how the world works. (added 3/16/01 , reviewed 2/26/07 )

The Cave of Lascaux
http://www.culture.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/
A Webby Award 2000 Winner (the Oscars of the Web), this site from the Ministry of Culture in France lets you take a virtual tour of the Palaeolithic wall paintings of Lascaux. Students of all ages can explore the caves, learn more about the images in the paintings, and discover the materials used by the artists 15,000 years ago. This website is available in English, French, Spanish, and German. (added 5/16/00 )

The Grout Museum District Excursion
http://www.campsilos.org/excursions/grout
The Grout Museum District Excursion website is sponsored by Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area. Upon entering this interactive educational website, students in grades 4-8 are transformed into historians as they explore primary source photographs, letters and artifacts related to the themes of immigration and agriculture-based industrialization in the heartland. (added 9/9/05 , reviewed 9/9/05 )

The History of Jim Crow
http://www.jimcrowhistory.org/home.htm
This site was designed by teachers and presents teachers with new historical resources and teaching ideas for the Jim Crow years. At this site, teachers will find historical essays, personal narratives and lesson plans. In addition, the site contains an image gallery, an American literature book list for middle school, high school, and college-level students; and an interactive encyclopedia that offers users access to terms, people, and events relating to the history of Jim Crow. This site is funded by New York Life and teachers are paid for contributions. (added 9/12/02 , reviewed 9/23/02 )

The Library of Congress: Webcasts [Real Player]
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/index.php
Over the past six years, the Library of Congress has documented several hundred of the talks, discussions, and conferences that have taken place under its leadership. On this site, visitors have access to all of these talks in their entirety, along with webcasts from the National Book Festival. Visitors can scan through a complete list of all 303 webcasts, or browse a thematic list that organizes the talks into areas such as religion, government, and education. (added 3/1/06 , reviewed 3/1/06 )

The Mascot Dilemma: Pride or Prejudice?
http://www.coe.missouri.edu/~etp1083/mascot/
A WebQuest for 11th-12th grade (Language Arts/ Social Studies) designed by Manny Rios. Many professional sports teams have Native American mascots and names. The same is true with schools all across our country. A national debate is raging over the appropriateness of these mascots. In this WebQuest, you take on the role of presenting the issue to the Board of Education. All necessary materials including evaluation rubric are contained in this webquest. (added 6/11/04 , reviewed 6/11/04 )

The Moonlit Road
http://www.themoonlitroad.com
Take a walk down The Moonlit Road if you want to read or listen to interesting folktales presented at a state-of-the-art Website. Producer Craig Dominey and his team have taken a simple concept and created a quality contribution to the Web community. Beginning with compelling stories of the American South, then adding RealAudio versions read by celebrated stoytellers and appealing graphics, The Moonlit Road can be a satisfying detour for young children and lifelong learners alike. This is a good example of how artistically presented sites can also be user-friendly and quick-loading. (added 2/6/98 , reviewed 3/22/99 )

The North American Quilt: A Living Geography Project
http://www.onlineclass.com/NAQ/NAQhome.html
In this interactive project from OnlineClass, North American students research weekly geography questions and contribute their findings to a "quilt of information" on the Web. Geography topics are based on the National Geography Standards and begin with the physical earth and move through natural land features, eco-systems, weather, wildlife, land use (agriculture, cities, undeveloped land), all the way to immigration and population histories, North American folk and home-grown art. Expert guests answer student questions via e-mail. The project runs from February through May and there is a participation fee. (added 10/31/97 , reviewed 5/28/99 )

The Race to Build the Atomic Bomb
http://www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/abomb
Just theory in the late 1930's and not funded until the end of 1941, a collection of American and expatriate scientists race to build the first atomic bomb. In four short years it is developed and causes an end to World War II. This web site looks at the people and science that made it possible while providing resources, lesson plans and research tips. Keep scrolling right or use the arrows to see the content. Click on links to expand content. (added 1/19/03 , reviewed 1/19/03 )

The Renaissance Connection
http://www.renaissanceconnection.org/
Explore Renaissance visual arts and innovations and their role in the making of the modern world. Applying research into learning styles and user engagement, this site is a suite of interactive online activities and resources for middle school students and teachers. (added 11/28/05 , reviewed 3/24/06 )

Tracking the Buffalo (Smithsonian)
http://www.americanhistory.si.edu/kids/buffalo/index.html
This activity explores the role of the buffalo in the lives of the American Indians of the northern plains. An interactive activity, "You be the historian," encourages students to find out what stories the pictures on the buffalo hide tell. Informational sections include: More about buffalo hide painting, Meet the artist, Key to the buffalo hide painting, What did Indians make from the buffalo, Origin Stories of Plains Indians, Map of the Plains Indians, and a bibliography for further reading. The Activities for Teachers helps you make a hide painting, discover what you can make from a buffalo, and provides some worksheets. Fun with clean visual appeal. (added 3/25/08 , reviewed 3/25/08 )

Turn-of-the-Century Child
http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/projects/20c/turn.html
This project involves students in a study of the life and times of children in the early 1900's. Making use of primary source material, students become apprentice historians engaged in genuine historical inquiry. Based on their analyses, students assemble both a physical and digital scrapbook of letters, oral histories, artifacts, diary entries, narratives and images to create an invented child within a family. The learning activities require research and problem solving and will help students develop an understanding of the major historical themes of the period and how these might impact a child born in 1900. (added 7/29/99 , reviewed 3/24/06 )

United Nations CyberSchoolBus
http://www.un.org/pubs/cyberschoolbus
This growing set of resources for teachers and students contains activities, and lessson plans centered around the UN and world social concerns. Available in French and Spanish, the site includes quizzes and games, discussions, and information on the Model United Nations. (added 2/3/97 , reviewed 5/1/99 )

Useless Eaters: Disability as Genocidal Marker in Nazi Germany
http://www.regent.edu/admin/ctl/uselesseaters/
The methods used for mass extermination in the Nazi death camps originated and were perfected in earlier use against people with physical, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. Developed from the article by Dr. Mark Mostert, this website describes the historical context of attitudes toward people with disabilities in Germany and how this context produced mass murder of people with disabilities prior to and during the early years of World War II. Major sections are Historical Underpinnings, Genocidal Markers, and Implications for Today. Take some time to explore as there is much to be found within each section. Sound can be turned off using menu on top left. Full text of the article also available for download (pdf). Requires Flash. From the Center for Teaching and Learning, Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA. (added 10/4/04 , reviewed 10/4/04 )

USS Monitor Center (Mariner's Museum)
http://www.monitorcenter.org/
On March 9, 1862, the Civil War battle of Hampton Roads between the ironclads USS Monitor and CSS Virginia (formerly the USS Merrimack) heralded the beginning of a new era in naval warfare. Today, the remains of the Monitor rest on the ocean floor off North Carolina's Outer Banks, where the ship sank in a storm on December 31, 1862. This site hosts primary source materials including the letters of Monitor crewman George S. Geer which offer a remarkable glimpse aboard the ironclad and a rare perspective on a sailor's experience of the Civil War. There is an interactive story, a section on preservation efforts, interactive sections on various aspects of life aboard ship, and you can page through the History "book" using the Next and Previous buttons. Word definitions available when you roll-over some words. Requires Flash. Use the SiteMap to make sure you don't miss anything (http://www.monitorcenter.org/sitemap.php) Some related publications including Lesson Plans are available from their related site at http://monitor.noaa.gov/publications/welcome.html (added 9/4/07 , reviewed 9/4/07 )

Valley of the Shadow: Two Communities in the American Civil War
http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/vshadow2/
This thoughtful site provides access to thousands of primary resources AND online lesson plans with student activity pages that provide the high-quality scaffolding critical to good instruction. Developed by history professors Edward Ayers and William Thomas, this University of Virginia research project is supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities. (added 6/19/99 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

Walking with Prehistoric Beasts
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/beasts/beasts.html
Welcome to the last 65 million years on Earth, which ushered in the rise of mammals, the freezing of the climate and the arrival of humans. Learn about the players (creatures from the Cenozoic Era), their habitat and the science behind these discoveries. Interactive features on this site allow students to Build a Beast from skeletal remains, view the changing environment of the creatures, and e-mail a scientist with unresolved questions. (added 12/18/01 , reviewed 12/18/01 )

Welcome to Whyville!
http://www.whyville.net/
Whyville is a virtual world of over 1.7 million citizens (membership is free). It's where tweens can learn about science and business through games and roleplay as well as communicating with other students from around the world. You can earn clams by playing educational games, go to town events at the Greek Theater,learn about phytoplankton blooms, get involved in the simulated government, and more. Whyville is also working in conjunction with other content providers to provide educational materials; for exampe the Getty Museum (http://www.getty.edu/education/for_kids/). Numedeon, Inc., Whyville's parent company, develops virtual worlds that promote learning through interactivity and engagement. Numedeon's founders are scientists, who combined research experience with education expertise to conceive an innovative way to harness the power of the Internet for the purpose of engagement and education. Take a tour at http://www.whyville.net/top/newbieTour/Page001.html (added 7/16/07 , reviewed 7/16/07 )

WhatUDo
http://www.whatudo.org/
December 1, 2001 was World AIDS Day. This website was developed by the faculty and staff of HIV InSite (at the University of California, San Francisco) to provide updated AIDS information to students. Choose from Learn (current AIDS statistics), Talk (interviews with teens involved in working to reduce the numbers of teens infected with AIDS), or Do (ideas for community involvement) to give students information beyond the alarming numbers of new cases of AIDS. (added 12/18/01 , reviewed 12/18/01 )

Winged Sandals
http://www.wingedsandals.com/
Take the tour with Hermes the messenger god, through a magical place filled with awesome gods, daring heroes and fabulous monsters. This site was designed to take advantage of the latest technologies and "inspire a thirst for the classics in a new generation." Of particular interest is the Who's Who in Classical Mythology which was created to complement this site. There are interactive activities, games, and goodies such as Ecards and screensavers. Produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in association with The University of Melbourne's Centre for Classics and Archaeology. Both HTML and Flash versions available. (added 4/16/04 , reviewed 4/16/04 )

Woodland Network
http://www.skolweb.vaxjo.se/biowindows/default.htm
These projects from Sweden allow students to observe and hypothesize about the health of trees in their area. The first project is for students 10 - 15 years old and is called Just a Tree (in both Swedish and English languages). Older students (age 15+) can participate in the more extensive Woodland Research Project (available in nine languages). Data is sent to the project site, then posted for public use. When more data is available, this will be a great site for mathematics/science/geography integration. (added 2/18/02 , reviewed 3/6/02 )

World Cultures: An Internet Classroom and Anthology
http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/WORLD.HTM
This "interactive reading environment" combines the reading and course materials of two World Cultures courses taught using web-based materials at Washington State University. (added 7/18/97 , reviewed 6/11/99 )

Xpeditions
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions
This huge and growing site for geography educators and students contains more than a hundred original lesson plans and after-school activities for grades K-12, an outline map atlas with more than 1,800 free maps designed for printing or building Web sites, forums where teachers and students can discuss geography, and a fabulous 3-D virtual museum of geography built in the spirit of the game Myst. (added 10/4/98 , reviewed 2/27/04 )

Xpeditions (National Geographic)
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/
Through games, standards-based lesson plans, maps, and more, Xpeditions helps integrate the U.S. geography standards into learningâ€"both at home and in the classroom. The lesson plans on this site were written by educators and have been tested in the classroom. Together, they address all of the U.S. National Geography Standards, the five geography skills, and the main geographic perspectives. (added 1/8/07 , reviewed 1/8/07 )

You Are the Historian (Plimoth Plantation)
http://www.plimoth.org/olc/
You Are the Historian: Investigating the First Thanksgiving is the Plimoth Plantation's new interactive, online learning activity to explore what might have really happened at the event known as "The First Thanksgiving." Who was there? How long did it last? What did they eat? Did they play games? Did Wampanoag and colonial children play? Users take on the role of a historian in order to investigate these and other questions. Engaging, interactive activities guide you through your investigation including use of  primary sources. You Are the Historian is enhanced with rich images, video, and audio from Plimoth Plantation and requires Flash. (They also recommend the use of a large 1024 x 768 monitor.) The site has been designed for third through fifth grade students and their teachers, but everyone will like it. An online teacher's guide suggests classroom activities that support the online activities. Check out the main Plimoth Plantation site too!
(added 10/17/03 , reviewed 10/17/03 )

You be the Judge on Hammurabi's Code
http://members.xoom.com/PMartin/hammurabicodeoflaw.htm
What should be done about a wife who ignores her duties and belittles her husband? What happens if a man is unable to pay his debts? Middle school art teacher Phillip Martin created this site - complete with engaging cartoons - to help 4th-8th grade students explore ancient history through the Hammurabi Code of Law. (added 9/14/98 , reviewed 4/15/99 )

2001: Destination Space
http://www.thetech.org/2001ds/
This website, created as a companion to an exhibit at the San Jose Tech Museum, compares the science and technology found in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey (released in 1968) to real science and technology of today. Compare the current world with science fiction, or see and hear interviews with six visionaries, including artist Robert McCall. Learning resources include activities on space, planning for the future, and downloadable materials for the classroom. Requires Flash and RealPlayer. (added 7/10/01 , reviewed 3/31/04 )

A Bomb is Dropped, And Lives Are Changed
http://students.itec.sfsu.edu/itec815_s99/rfishtrom/
This Webquest has students take on the role of a Japanese Civilian, a photographer, a U.S. politician, or a soldier to uncover the reasons the Atomic Bomb was used on Japan and how it affected various people. Student participants will conduct research, write an editorial, debate, and write a letter explaining how the bombing has affected their lives. (added 7/10/01 , reviewed 7/10/01 )

A More Perfect Union: Japanese Americans and the U.S. Constitution
http://americanhistory.si.edu/perfectunion/experience/index.html
How does a government balance human rights with a need for national security? This question is explored in an online exhibit from the Smithsonian. Immigration, Removal, Internment, Loyalty, Service and Justice are the areas available for viewing, with a special area for reflection by visitors. Classroom Activities are found under the Resources link at the bottom of the page. (added 12/18/01 , reviewed 12/18/01 )

A Road Trip Through the National Parks of Utah
http://socialstudies.com/c/@uRcpNLWuR.2wk/Pages/article.html?article@parks
In this engaging activity, students explore Utah national parks, plan a trip, and write a travelogue. A separate guide offers an overview, objectives, strategies, and extensions. This could be used to kick off vacation season. From Social Studies School Service. (added 5/22/98 , reviewed 8/30/01 )

A World Connected
A World Connected
The same processes that created wealth and related technological advances are also connecting people around the world at a dizzying pace. These changes -popularly known as "globalization" - are the subject of one of the most significant conversations of our era. AWorldConnected is part of that conversation. Some of the issues addressed: Subsidies, Environment, WTO, Sweatshops, Outsourcing, Human Rights, Trade & Economics, Culture & Religion. From AWorldConnected.Org, Institute for Humane Studies, George Mason University (VA). (added 5/28/04 , reviewed 5/28/04 )

Accordian Dreams (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/accordiondreams/main/index.html
A renewed interest in grassroots regional musical styles, such as Zydeco, Cajun and Tejano, have resulted in the rediscovery and rise in popularity of the accordion. Conjunto is a unique Texas-based Mexican American music tradition born in the 19th century that continues to evolve and thrive today. The world of accordions and conjunto is attracting a diverse worldwide audience that includes millions of admirers of the accordion-based polka that is popular in Czech, Polish, and German communities. Pictures, music, biographical and historical information make this site 'muy bueno.' Requires Real Player and Flash. (added 11/11/02 , reviewed 11/11/02 )

Ad*Access Project
http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/adaccess/
"The Ad*Access Project, funded by the Duke Endowment "Library 2000" Fund, presents images and database information for over 7,000 advertisements printed in U.S. and Canadian newspapers and magazines between 1911 and 1955. Ad*Access concentrates on five main subject areas: Radio, Television, Transportation, Beauty and Hygiene, and World War II, providing a coherent view of a number of major campaigns and companies through images preserved in one particular advertising collection available at Duke University." (added 6/13/05 , reviewed 6/13/05 )

AfterSchool.gov
http://www.afterschool.gov/kidsnteens.html
Do Federal Government organizations have websites appropriate for kids? Yes, they do and now you can find them all in one place. Choose sites for either kids or teens, and explore some of the resources put together by various departments of the government. This is also an easy site for adults to use to get information from federal websites. The site was developed by 17 Federal agencies supported by Vice President Gore's National Partnership for Reinventing Government and the General Services Administration. (added 5/26/00 , reviewed 2/27/04 )

Alexander Hamilton (New York Historical Society)
http://www.alexanderhamiltonexhibition.org/index.html
Alexander Hamilton: The man who made modern America. The virtual exhibition complements the physical exhibition and includes a virtual tour, information about New York and New Jersey during Hamilton's life, a document viewer for examining historic materials, Hamilton log - a month by month personal diary, a timeline, and information about his peers. There are photos, audio, interactive maps, and primary source materials. Requires Flash. (added 10/14/04 , reviewed 10/14/04 )

American Centuries: Views from New England
http://www.memorialhall.mass.edu/
American Centuries features a digital collection of approximately 1,800 objects from Memorial Hall Museum and Library of Deerfield, MA. Teachers will want to access the excellent curricula for Elementary or Middle School students. Activities include transcribing primary sources and training young eyes to observe artifacts of the past. (added 2/18/02 , reviewed 2/18/02 )

American Notes: Travels in America, 1750-1920 (Library of Congress)
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/lhtnhtml/lhtnhome.html
This site is comprised of 253 published narratives by Americans and foreign visitors recounting their travels in the colonies and the United States and their observations and opinions about American peoples, places, and society from about 1750 to 1920. American Notes includes the work of several major literary figures, including James Fenimore Cooper, Charles Dickens, Washington Irving, Frederick Law Olmsted, and Robert Louis Stevenson. Multiple access points including Search by Keyword; Browse by Subject Index, Author Index, or Title Index. (added 11/25/03 , reviewed 11/25/03 )

American on the move (National Museum of American History)
http://americanhistory.si.edu/onthemove/exhibition/
American on the move (National Museum of American History) America on the Move explores the role of transportation in American history. See changes that new transportation networks brought -- cities change, suburbs expand, and farms and factories become part of regional, national and international economies. Meet people as they travel for work and pleasure. Covers 1876 thru 2000. Short descriptive paragraphs accompany signs, postcards, and photos. Some can be clicked on and made larger. In addition to the Exhibition, there are games and learning resources. You can download historical primary resource materials for your classroom accompanied by activities and projects 9grades 4â€"11). There is also a Reading List and additional Web Links. (added 10/25/04 , reviewed 10/25/04 )

American Writers
http://www.americanwriters.org/
Created by the cable network C-SPAN to accompany its series of the same name, this website gives information about the featured author, and links to lessons and activities. From the main page (left column), choose classroom. You can either register, or view the lessons as a visitor. In the middle column for resources, you have access to Teachers Resources or Study the Source, which gives questions for critical analysis. Classroom materials only become available after the airing of the C-SPAN program for that author. Real Player is needed to view video clips online. One major drawback is that the pages on this website load more slowly on my Macintosh computer. (added 6/18/01 , reviewed 6/18/01 )

AmericanPresident.org
http://www.americanpresident.org/
When the site opens, you are presented with 2 pathways: History or Presidency in Action. The History section includes information on the Presidents themselves; biographies of each first lady; biographies of each cabinet member; listings of presidential staff and advisers; and timelines detailing significant events in the lives of each administration. Presidency in Action features the functional side of the American presidency, outlining the responsibilities of the President and the resources at his disposal. Includes essays; a graphically rich Organization Chart; and details about the offices the President relies on and the personnel inhabiting them. Biographies of leading staffers and advisers add further depth to this portrait of the White House at work. Brought to you by the Miller Center of Public Affairs, University of Virginia. (added 2/27/04 , reviewed 2/27/04 )

An Animated History of Books
http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/books/historyofbooks/
The BBC brings this website to life with your choice of a high tech (Flash) or low tech (text with Real Audio) versions of the history of books and writing from cave paintings to the future of electronic media. One possible use for this site is for students to practice note-taking on what they see and hear, and share the information with the rest of the class. (added 7/10/01 , reviewed 2/23/04 )

Anatomy of a Refugee Camp (Canadian Broadcasting Company)
http://www.cbc.ca/news/iraq/presentations/refugees/refugee.html
This Flash-based interactive map of a refugee camp in part of a large site created by The Canadian Broadcasting Company. The Flash version uses a small compass to maneuver through the overhead view of the refugee camp. There is also a drop-down menu at the top. A text counterpart is located at http://www.cbc.ca/news/iraq/presentations/refugees/text_only_print.html. Just about every aspect of a refugee camp is covered: where to put them, length of stay,gates & security, reception center, shelters, minimum space recommended per person, water, food storage and distribution, malnutrition, role of women, health, Cholera, latrines, lighting, school, and more. (added 7/30/04 , reviewed 7/30/04 )

Ancient India (British Museum)
http://www.ancientindia.co.uk/
This site has 3 main goals: 1) provide an educationally sound online resource that can be used independently by pupils; 2) provide teachers with an online resource that is user-friendly and combines suggested classroom activities and online activities with background support and information; and 3) present information about ancient India through the use of objects from the British Museum's collection. Divided into these sections: Geography, Story of the Buddha, growth of civilization around the Indus Valley, ancient scripts, how time was kept in ancient India, and the evolution of the gods and goddesses and the development of the modern Hindu religion. Don't miss the "Staff Pages" for a browsable search tool as well as aids for using the site. (added 1/16/04 , reviewed 1/16/04 )

Antietam on the Web
http://aotw.org/
The Battle of Antietam fought on September 17, 1862 near the small town of Sharpsburg, Maryland. It began in 1997 as a small personal project but it has grown well beyond that, both as an exercise in history research and as a Web project. Here's what you'll find: Frequently Asked Questions; Discussion Forum; Battle Overview; Battle Maps; Participant Search Tool; images; Articles & Exhibits (including eyewitness accounts and other primary source material); Special Subjects; Official Reports (by many of the officers for the Maryland Campaign of 1862); and a keyword search tool. (added 12/13/04 , reviewed 12/13/04 )

Archaeology Magazine
http://www.archaeology.org/
The Archaeology Magazine site has a number of features, including interactive digs, online essays, and much more. For those who want to stay abreast of the most recent archaeological news, the homepage has a “Latest News” section, which is updated every weekday. (added 3/24/06 , reviewed 3/24/06 )

Art Access
http://www.artic.edu/aic/artaccess/
The Art Institute of Chicago has made lesson plans, family activities and multicultural art resources are available at this site. Areas of study include Ancient Indian Art of the Americas, African American Art, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, and Modern and Contemporary Art. (added 11/10/01 , reviewed 11/10/01 )

Art of Tibet
http://www.tibetart.com/
This website is a database of Himalayan paintings and Buddhist iconography. The design can accommodate users with a low-tech version, although the Flash version allows you to examine the different pieces up close. (added 7/7/00 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

Be WorldWise
http://www.beworldwise.org/
Travel the seas virtually aboard a Tall Ship on a 19 month,22 country voyage. On board, you will learn about the two teachers who signed on for the journey and their fellow crew members. Although the journey began in November of 2000, there are 12 months left to follow, so join in and track their progress. Classroom activities and lessons on Exploring the Oceans and Environmental Investigations. (added 7/16/01 , reviewed 7/25/01 )

Benjamin Franklin : Glimpses of the Man
http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/
Start here to find out almost everything there is to know about Benjamin Franklin, the inventor, philosopher, writer, and diplomat. Includes lesson plans (ie. solar energy, electricity, and hot air balloon experiments) that focus on current implementations of Franklin's ideas. By the Franklin Institute. (added 3/9/97 , reviewed 4/22/99 )

Best of History Web Sites
http://www.besthistorysites.net/

Best of History Web Sites contains links to over 800 history-related web sites that have been reviewed for quality, accuracy, and usefulness. Included are links to K-12 history lesson plans, teacher guides, activities, games, quizzes, and more. Sites with engaging educational content and stimulating and useful multimedia technologies are most likely to be included in these pages; however useful resources and research-oriented sites have been included as well. A special section called Teaching With Technology contains articles about integrating computers in the classroom. A great tool for locating good sites created by Thomas Daccord, history teacher and an instructional technology consultant. (added 8/1/02 , reviewed 4/5/04 )

Beyond Discovery: The Path from Research to Human Benefit
http://www.beyonddiscovery.org/
The National Academy of Sciences has created a directory of articles that trace the path between discovery and the scientific process to the actual application developed to benefit the people. Learners can find out about Hepatitis B, Global Positioning Systems, Sounding Out the Oceans' Secrets and more. (added 2/16/01 )

Big Dig Archaeology (Museum of Science, Boston)
http://www.mos.org/bigdigarch/index.html
Digging and dumping dirt not only earned Boston's Central Artery/Tunnel project its nickname "the Big Dig," but presented a huge challenge: How do you handle more than 15 million cubic yards of dirt? From 1993 to 1998 more than 4,400 bargeloads of dirt were taken to Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor, where an old dump made way for a new park. The Big Dig website is an overview of a 1992 archaeological dig (done before work began on the island) which produced a wealth of information on Native American culture and lifestyle. Simple presentation and graphics plus sparse amounts of information make it appropriate for younger students. (added 9/2/03 , reviewed 9/2/03 )

BioTerror
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bioterror/
NOVA follows three New York Times reporters as they investigate the murky past of bioweapons research and grapple with the current threat of anthrax and other attacks. This website can help students understand the history and science behind the current attacks and give them a better understanding of vaccines. (added 12/18/01 , reviewed 12/18/01 )

Bureau of Labor Statistics (U.S.)
http://stats.bls.gov/home.htm
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. The BLS is an independent national statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the American public, the U.S. Congress, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, business, and labor. The BLS also serves as a statistical resource to the Department of Labor. Numerous methods for locating data including a search by Topic, by Audience, by Top 20 Requested Items, by Form, by Organization, by Location, and keyword. (added 4/26/04 , reviewed 4/26/04 )

C-SPAN in the Classroom
http://www.c-span.org/classroom/
C-SPAN in the Classroom is a free service that offers information, media, and resources to assist educators in their use of our primary source, public affairs video from C-SPAN television. You do NOT have to be a member to use C-SPAN television and online resources in your classroom, but membership (free) has a variety of benefits including access to: teaching ideas, activities, and classroom tools. There is a Teach with C-SPAN tutorial to get you started (http://www.c-span.org/classroom/teachcspan/what.asp) (added 8/13/04 , reviewed 8/13/04 )

California Academy of Sciences: Anthropology Collection Database
http://www.calacademy.org/research/anthropology/collection/collintro.htm
Searching for Anthropological artifacts is a snap with this website. Choose Search the Database, then choose the category. Be sure to check the box for image if you want the items returned in your search to include an image. For a test, try the category Raw Materials, check image, then take a look at some of the materials humans have used in their creations. (added 8/1/02 , reviewed 3/30/06 )

Cameron Balloons Virtual Factory
http://bized.ac.uk/virtual/cb/
Designed for undergraduate students new to business studies, this site offers an overview of the way a company is organized by function (production, marketing, accounts, design, and purchasing). Each function includes explanations, worksheets, theories, issues, and more. The site is from Biz/ed, an Internet service catering for the needs of students, teachers and lecturers working in the broad fields of economics and business. (added 11/21/98 , reviewed 5/13/99 )

Campfire Stories with George Catlin: An Encounter of Two Cultures
http://CatlinClassroom.si.edu/
Committed to documenting traditional Native culture, Catlin visited more than 140 tribes and painted in excess of 325 portraits and 200 scenes of American Indian life. This site presents and interprets hundreds of George Catlin's artworks from the Smithsonian American Art Museum's permanent collection.  Catlin's prolific works, both his art and his writings, illustrate Indian cultures on the precipice of radical changechange that would come with U.S. expansion into tribal territories. Campfire Stories uses art, artifacts, and primary source texts to bridge American history, geography, art appreciation, environmental conservation, and multicultural studies. Includes multidisciplinary lesson plans adapted to National standards in the Teacher Resource section. Some parts require Flash. (added 9/30/02 , reviewed 4/5/04 )

CampSilos
http://www.campsilos.org/
CampSilos is an educational Web site focusing on the development of American agriculture. Targeting students in grades 4-8, the site provides online educational material related to the natural prairie, pioneer farm life, early agricultural technology, the story of corn from its early Indian origins to the present, and 21st century technological advances including applications of GPS and biotechnology. Activities and lesson plans feature such diverse activities as virtual field trips, mystery photos, group games, problem-based activities, primary source materials, scavenger hunt and history detective research using online resources and links to national standards. Students can even watch the birth of baby pigs!
(added 1/31/03 , reviewed 1/31/03 )

Changing the Face of Medicine (National Library of Medicine)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/changingthefaceofmedicine/
Discover the many ways that women have influenced and enhanced the practice of medicine starting with the history and work up to present-day women who are considered the top in their medical fields. Find out about careers in medicine, print classroom lesson plans, and view an extensive bibliography including books and videos. Online interactive activities use games and learning modules to bring issues of science and medicine to life. Read or post a story about woman physicians who have made a difference. (added 11/25/03 , reviewed 11/25/03 )

Children of World War 2 (BBC)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2children/home.shtml
Cool site that brings a bit of everyday life during WWII into our time. Includes sections for both Teachers and Parents to work with students. For teachers, there are Lesson Plans, Printable Worksheets, and Online Activities all geared to UK standards. Major sections are: 1) Rationing Challenge: interactive activity to discover how rationing worked; 2) Wartime Home: an exact copy of a real family's wartime house; 3) Evacuees' Letters; 4) Research Room: searchable database of photographs, posters and more. (added 11/25/03 , reviewed 11/25/03 )

Churchill and the Great Republic (Library of Congress)
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/churchill/
This exhibition examines the life and career of Winston Spencer Churchill and emphasizes his lifelong links with the United States--the nation he called "the great Republic." The exhibition comes nearly forty years after the death of Winston Churchill and sixty years after the D-Day allied invasion of Nazi-occupied France during World War II. It commemorates both of these events. If you are looking for something in particular, there is a search tool and a checklist of objects (http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/churchill/wc-checklist.html). (added 4/2/04 , reviewed 4/2/04 )

CIA World Factbook
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook
The CIA World Factbook includes information on every country in the world. It is one of the most popular reference sources and includes historical background, geography, population data, government, economy, communications, transportation, and military data. Produced by the US Central Intelligence Agency, the online version is updated as needed. (added 11/25/95 , reviewed 2/29/04 )

CNN Interactive Cable News Network Website
http://www.cnn.com/
CNN's home page covers breaking news, sports, health and showbiz stories, each nearly always including pictures grabbed from CNN's video cameras. It also offers a few video clips and a search feature that quickly calls up stories on a topic of your choice. (added 11/25/95 , reviewed 9/4/01 )

Collapse: Why do Civilizations Fall?
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/collapse/
Mesopotamia, Teotihuacan, Chaco Canyon - they were once flourishing, vibrant communities that have all but disappeared from Earth. Explore theories on what caused these cities to collapse and learn how scientists find and assemble clues of the past in this site. This well-designed site was inspired by a video series in the Annenberg/CPB Multimedia Collection and includes learning activities and links. (added 11/13/98 , reviewed 1/20/00 )

Colonial Williamsburg 18th-Century Living History Museum
http://www.history.org/history/
From the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the History site is broken down into sections: Teacher Resources, Electronic Field Trips, History Explorer, Clothing, Gardens, Archaeology, and more. Within each section is a rich assortment of lesson plans, pictures, recipes (see "What's New"), and information about daily life. The Electronic Field Trips look interesting; but they are not free. You can check out a sample web adventure from the Field Trips at http://www.history.org/History/teaching/sample/adventure.cfm (added 11/11/02 , reviewed 11/11/02 )

Columbia Education Center Lesson Plans
http://www.col-ed.org/cur/
Columbia Education Center has arranged with Microsoft to list some of their lesson plans on the new Encarta Lesson Collection. These lesson plans were created by teachers for use in their own classrooms. Also, you will find math and science lessons, resources, programs, and activities at Eisenhower National Clearinghouse. Also included is a large collection of links to other Internet-Based Lesson Plans and Resources. There are resources available here for both teachers and students. (added 3/29/05 , reviewed 3/29/05 )

Congress for Kids
http://www.congressforkids.net/
What do students think when they first hear the words "federal government?" Many think, "dull, boring, what's that got to do with me?" But learning about government doesn't have to be boring. Congress for Kids is set up as an interactive tour and helps students learn about the foundation of our federal government and how its actions affect all of us. Although designed for students in grades fourth through high school, other students, teachers, parents, and interested citizens will enjoy it too.  Sponsored by The Dirksen Center. (added 4/2/04 , reviewed 4/2/04 )

Core Documents of U.S. Democracy
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/coredocs.html
"Direct online access to the basic Federal Government documents that define our democratic society, a core group of current and historical Government publications is being made available for free, permanent, public access via GPO Access." (added 9/30/05 , reviewed 9/30/05 )

Creative Connections Project
http://www.ccproject.org
Registration is open for the 2005/2006 Creative Connections Project. All K-12 classrooms and schools are welcome to participate. The project links predominantly US classrooms with partner classes in Latin America*, the Amazon Rain Forest, China and Africa through regular mail exchanges and the Internet. Participating teachers may select a region and one or more of the following participation options: Online Travel; E-mail Q & A Exchange; Art Exchange; Music Exchange; Scrapbook Exchange, PowerPoint Exchange or Video Exchange. (added 9/9/05 , reviewed 9/9/05 )

Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962: Political Perspective After 40 Years
http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/nsa/cuba_mis_cri/
This website provides access to a wide array of resources including press releases, declassified documents, photographs, and audio clips. In addition, you will find documents, naval charts and other declassified records on the U.S. hunt for Soviet submarines; day-by-day, minute-by-minute chronologies of events surrounding the missile crisis; and analysis of contemporary historians. Take a look at the main website (http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/) for other related materials such as Kennedy and Castro: Secret History. Produced by the National Security Archive, George Washington University. (added 2/27/04 , reviewed 2/27/04 )

Culture & Change: Black History in America
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/
Another great site from Scholastic Teacher's Online Activities section. Meet famous African Americans, listen to jazz music, and explore history with our interactive timeline. Amount of content varies by grade level. Includes a teaching guide (http://content.scholastic.com/browse/unitplan.jsp?id=1930) and links to external resources. Try using the term "black history" in the Lesson Plan Search to find other lesson plans and resources (http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonplans/). (added 2/21/03 , reviewed 2/26/07 )

Cyber Newseum
http://www.newseum.org/cybernewseum/html/index.htm
The Cyber Newseum, the only interactive museum of news, highlights several exhibitions in their online exhibit area. War Stories tells what it is like to a war correspondent, with interview clips from correspondents from World War II, the Korean conflict, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and other international conflicts. Holocaust, the Untold Story examines the role of the press during WWII. The Pulitzer Prize winning political cartoons of 1999 by David Horsey are highlighted. Students can also learn about the roles that the media and news technology played in the space race. (added 5/10/01 , reviewed 5/10/01 )

Darwin
http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/darwin/?src=e_f
There are many fascinating things to learn about this remarkable scientist on this engaging and visually appealing website created by the American Museum of Natural History. Designed to function as an online counterpart to a recent in situ exhibition, the site is divided into small sections that contain information on some of his activities, including his voyage on the HMS Beagle and his initial thoughts about a theory of natural selection. What is truly remarkable about this site are the audio and visual features that are woven seamlessly into the essays and photographs. Visitors can listen to a simulated soundscape from the HMS Beagle voyage, and then view a tortoise cam in another section! (added 5/12/06 , reviewed 5/12/06 )

Digital Divide Project
http://www.washington.edu/wto/digital/
These lesson plans have the goal of building an awareness of the global economy and the role of technology. Although created three years ago in preparation for the WTO conference in Seattle, the only thing out of date was the forum information and a link to UN information that can be found at the UN website. There are units of study for both middle school and high school students. (added 3/18/02 , reviewed 3/18/02 )

Digital History
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu
Digital History includes a U.S. history textbook; over 400 annotated documents from the Gilder Lehrman Collection on deposit at the Pierpont Morgan Library, supplemented by primary sources on slavery, Mexican American and Native American history, and U.S. political, social, and legal history; succinct essays on the history of film, ethnicity, private life, and technology; multimedia exhibitions; and reference resources that include a searchable database of 1,500 annotated links, classroom handouts, chronologies, glossaries, an audio archive including speeches and book talks by historians, and a visual archive with hundreds of historical maps and images. The site's Ask the HyperHistorian feature allows users to pose questions to professional historians. This Web site was designed and developed to support the teaching of American History in K-12 schools and colleges and is supported by the Department of History and the College of Education at the University of Houston. (added 4/7/03 , reviewed 4/7/03 )

Documenting a Democracy: Australia's Story
http://www.foundingdocs.gov.au/home.htm
Examine the primary source documents of Australia's history to understand how and why Australia grew from a Colony of Great Britain to the Commonwealth of Australia. Each act and ordinance outlines the significance of the document, it's history (how it happened), and the physical description of the document. A great resource for comparative governments. (added 9/8/00 )

Does the Tiger Eat her Cubs?
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/China/childquest.html
Reports have come out of China suggesting some terrible things about the way children are treated in Chinese orphanages. As with most things relating to this complex country, it's hard to tell what's true and what is propaganda. In this WebQuest student teams explore reports about how children are treated in China, the U.S., and other related topics. In other words, the students must prove the old Chinese proverb, Paper Can't Wrap Fire. (added 9/20/96 , reviewed 2/26/07 )

Donner Online
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/donner
The plight of the Donner Party remains one of the most poignant episodes in the history of westward expansion during the 19th Century. "Donner Online" is a type of Web-based activity in which students learn about a topic by collecting information, images, and insights from the Web, and then creating a multimedia Scrapbook. (added 9/20/96 , reviewed 5/1/99 )

Dr. B's On-line Lessons & Resources
http://drb.lifestreamcenter.net/Lessons/
"Here are resources for integrating technology into the curriculum. They can be utilized as interdisciplinary, and intercultural lessons and guides linking Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science, Arts and Humanities. Study guides and activities incorporate video and the technology of the Internet as tools to assist in the learning process. Lessons are aligned to California Content Standards, and culminating task projects provide rubrics for evaluation. Also included are research and writing guides for students as well as workshops and tutorials for Teachers." (added 6/11/03 , reviewed 3/29/06 )

EarthTrends: The Environmental Information Portal
http://earthtrends.wri.org/
The World Resources Institute put together this database of datatables, country profiles, maps and other features that allow the general public to access a wealth of information. Use the pull-down menus under each topic, such as Coastal and Marine Ecosystems, or Climate and Weather, to find links to information. (added 6/30/01 , reviewed 7/25/01 )

EASE History (Michigan State University)
http://www.easehistory.org
EASE (Experience Acceleration Supportive Environment) History Campaign Ads is an interactive learning environment where presidential campaign ads are entry points to learn about campaign issues and their historical context, as well as the persuasive techniques and strategies that are part of political campaigns. More generally, the environment can be used to learn about history, from a beginner or a more advanced perspective, using video clips of historical events. The Learning Guide contains ideas and suggestions for classroom activities. Features over 160 campaign ads covering 1952 to 2004. Interesting because you can browse by words such as "flip flop" or "finger on the pulse" and get a variety of video ads. (added 10/25/04 , reviewed 11/1/04 )

Economics America
http://www.nationalcouncil.org/
Created by the National Council on Economic Education, this site offers many lessons and activities for elementary, middle school, and high school students. One of the lessons, "Hey, Mom, What's for Breakfast?," has students choose their favorite breakfast foods and investigate costs associated with those foods. "Do You Always Own Your Own Private Property?" addresses eminent domain and the rights of property owneers. Lessons include links to teacher notes, and the web resources included in lesson plans are carefully chosen. (added 3/31/00 )

EdNA Online Federation Resources for Schools
http://www.edna.edu.au/edna/publish/system/themes/federation.html
The big event in Australia at the moment is the Centenary of Federation, which celebrates the joining together of Australian states in 1901. Access these websites celebrating both the unity and the diversity Of Australia. (added 6/30/01 , reviewed 6/30/01 )

EDSITEment
http://edsitement.neh.gov
EDSITEment offers a treasure trove for teachers, students, and parents searching for high-quality material on the Internet in the subject areas of literature and language arts, foreign languages, art and culture, and history and social studies. All websites linked to EDSITEment have been reviewed for content, design, and educational impact in the classroom. The site includes over 100 links to the top humanities sites and online lesson plans (K-12) which integrate EDSITEment resources to promote active learning. From the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Council of the Great City Schools, MCI and the National Trust for the Humanities. (added 12/2/97 , reviewed 4/5/04 )

Eduweb (Musee McCord Museum)
http://www.mccord-museum.qc.ca/eduweb
The McCord Museum web site offers numerous resources for exploring Canadian history, including Keys to History, a database of 90,000 images (2,000 of which are fully documented), and virtual exhibitions. EduWeb presents diverse ways of using Web resources in secondary-level history classes. The site includes 50 thematic tours about major events and everyday life in the past. There are activities; mainly observation games, quizzes, and inquiries into the past. These activities are described in a pedagogical guide entitled ClioClic. The site permits visitors to produce their own visual presentations in the form of Web tours, where they can add their own images drawn from external sources. Requires Flash. (added 8/23/04 , reviewed 8/23/04 )

English Online
http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/
This site is a vast professional development resource for teachers of English in New Zealand and worldwide. Educators will find over 150 fully resourced and downloadable teaching units, professional readings, selected links and discussion forums. (added 3/6/02 , reviewed 3/6/02 )

Eugenics Archive
http://www.eugenicsarchive.org/
Eugenics was an effort to breed better human beings  by encouraging the reproduction of people with "good" genes and discouraging those with "bad" genes. Eugenicists effectively lobbied for social legislation to keep racial and ethnic groups separate, to restrict immigration from southern and eastern Europe, and to sterilize people considered "genetically unfit." Browse 950 new photos, papers, and data  including extensive collections from noted eugenicists. Materials are from the Eugenics Record Office at Cold Spring Harbor, which was the center of American eugenics research from 1910-1940. In the Archive, are numerous reports, articles, charts, and pedigrees that were considered scientific "facts" in their day. It is important to remind yourself that the vast majority of eugenics work has been completely discredited. In the final analysis, the eugenic description of human life reflected political and social prejudices, rather than scientific facts. (added 2/13/04 , reviewed 2/13/04 )

Executive Planet Business Etiquette and Culture
http://www.executiveplanet.com/community/
Welcome to the global economy. Investigate the numerous aspects of business protocol, including gift-giving, negotiating tactics, appointments, business entertaining, cross-cultural communication. This website targets 32 major US trading partners. (added 3/2/01 )

Exploratorium: Global Climate Change Research Explorer
http://www.exploratorium.edu/climate/index.html
At this website, you can explore scientific data relating to the atmosphere, the oceans, the areas covered by ice and snow, and the living organisms in all these domains. Study the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, biosphere and global effects and access current research of our changing world. There are great links included for student researchers. (added 8/1/02 , reviewed 8/1/02 )

Face to Face
http://www.itvs.org/facetoface/flash.html
December 7, 1941 and September 11, 2001: two days that changed the world forever. After the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, people of Japanese ancestry were subjected to the emotional venting of racial hatred and distrust, eventually leading to the incarceration of nearly 120,000 people, most of them U.S. citizens. In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, Arab, Muslim Americans and others fear for their lives, worry about their futures, and question the validity of their constitutional rights. Sixty years have passed, but have things really changed? Face to Face explores what it means to be an American with the face of the enemy. These are real stories of fear, anger, hatred, loyalty and trust. Includes a glossary and lessons  plans for grades 6 through 12. (added 6/20/03 , reviewed 6/20/03 )

Famous Trials
http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/FTrials/ftrials.htm
An interesting resource from Doug Linder, faculty, University of Missouri Kansas City. A straight-forward homepage full of thumbnails that lead to various trials throughout history. From Socrates to OJ Simpson, you'll find timelines, photos, excerpts from the trial, maps and other pertinent materials. You also find thought-provoking sections such as Exploring Constitutional Conflicts and Searching for Evil. But wait, There's More will lead you to other trial links. (added 3/7/03 , reviewed 3/7/03 )

Federal Court Concepts
http://www.catea.org/grade/legal/index.html
This unit is designed to introduce secondary and postsecondary students to the American federal court system. It contains basic information about the structure of the federal courts, what kind of cases that federal courts hear, and how to use federal court decisions in research. After completing this module, students should be able to: 1) Understand the differences and similarities between the various types of federal courts; 2) Identify the levels of the federal court system; and 3) Grasp the basic principles of legal research. Developed by Curtis D. Edmonds, J.D. (added 7/30/04 , reviewed 7/30/04 )

Federal Reserve Education Search Tool
http://www.federalreserveeducation.org/teachers/
The Federal Reserve site houses several interactive tools and resources for educators, students and parents on banking and finance. This curriculum search tool facilitates integrating Federal Reserve education materials into the classroom by aligning materials with National Standards. Search by Title, Keyword, Grade, Format, and Standard. A cool tool to locate content for elementary through college! (added 3/27/09 , reviewed 3/27/09 )

Fifty Years from Trinity
http://www.seatimes.com/trinity/
The Seattle Times' outstanding WebEdition on The Nuclear Age includes full text reprints from the Seattle Times, supplementary material, interactive activities, and a collection of related sources across the Net. (added 3/6/96 , reviewed 3/18/99 )

Flight-History.com
http://www.flight-history.com/
Flight-History is developing an extensive on-line archive of aviation history. Current focus is on the pre-jet era. Consists of stories, photos, plane details, and the ability to send an electronic postcard. Flight-History is a division of Ghosts of Aviation Inc., which is located in Calgary, AB, Canada. (added 4/1/03 , reviewed 4/1/03 )

Freedom Fighter or Terrorist? A WebQuest on Telling the Difference
http://www.web-and-flow.com/members/tmarch/freedom2/webquest.htm
Many people have said that the world changed on September 11, 2001. Undoubtedly it did for many people and in many ways. Since then, the US and its Coalition of the willing have entered into a War on Terror. Deciding the merits of this war or those who struck the US on 9/11 is a larger topic than this WebQuest can tackle. However, we can increase our understanding by looking more closely at what we think about terrorism. The main question students will be asked to answer is: " What is terrorism? Is there such a thing as a 'just cause? " As a team, students will survey a collection of definitions, then apply what they learned to individual examples (or Cases) of terrorism. Finally, through a group process, students will evaluate this range of real life cases to decide exactly what terrorism is and if it is ever justified; and if so, under what conditions. At the end of the activity, students may be asked to explain their own personal understanding on the topic. Don't forget to review the Evaluation Rubric for this WebQuest! Created and maintained by Tom March. (added 2/11/05 , reviewed 2/11/05 )

From Domesticity to Modernity: What was Home Economics?
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/homeEc/
Over the past hundred years, the field of Home Economics has been a bridge between the sciences and the home. Hear the stories of some of the pioneers of this field and follow the development of this field of study. From Bacteriology to Child Development to Housing Design, learn how of home economists role in national emergencies and impact on consumer culture. (added 7/30/01 , reviewed 7/30/01 )

FRONTLINE: So You Want to Buy a President?
http://www2.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/president/
This site offers investigative profiles of top donors and analyses of the 1996 electoral system. (added 3/27/96 , reviewed 4/15/99 )

Gilder Lehrman Insitute of American History
http://www.gliah.uh.edu/index.cfm
U. S. History teachers will appreciate the wealth of resources at this site, created by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of New York.Supplement your existing materials with some of the activities and information on this site: primary sources on slavery, Mexican American and Native American history, lessons that focus on human elements of rebellion and change, and a visual archive with hundreds of historical maps and images. (added 7/16/01 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

Global Macroeconomic and Global Policy Site
http://www.stern.nyu.edu/globalmacro/
This expansive website offers insight to the study of macroeconomics for college students and others interested in the economics of the globaleconomy. Learn about hedge funds, currency boards, and ideas for reform of the World Bank. Created by Nouriel Roubinian, associate professor of economics and international business at the Stern School of Business, NYU. (added 10/6/00 )

Go For Broke Educational Foundation
http://www.GoForBroke.org
The Go For Broke Educational Foundation, a nonprofit organization, has just re-launched their Web site which is dedicated to educating people about the significance of the Japanese American veterans of World War II and focuses on the current issue of ensuring the civil liberties of all Americans.  The site is a comprehensive online resource with an archive of 120 veteran oral histories available in streaming video; interactive lesson plans aligned with California state standards, and related materials. GoForBroke.org also includes a Virtual Veteran Experience, interactive maps, and a comprehensive history section. Requires Flash. (added 3/15/04 , reviewed 3/15/04 )

Google Earth Lessons
http://www.gelessons.com/lessons/
Google Earth How To's teach you the basics. Google Earth lessons include Student Controlled (labs, mini-labs, home or school); Teacher Controlled (lectures, videos, presentations, discussions); and Mini-Lessons (lesson starters on various topics). Search for lessons by Content Area. Share your lessons with others (http://www.gelessons.com/lessons/submitlesson1.html). Back up to the Google Earth homepage to find Nifty Tricks (http://gelessons.com/lessons/tricks/index.html), Screenshots Library (http://gelessons.com/library/index.html), the Idea Bucket (http://www.gelessons.com/buckets/index.html), and other tools. Requires downloading free Google Earth software. (added 2/22/08 , reviewed 2/22/08 )

Harvest of History
http://www.harvestofhistory.org
The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown, New York, has developed Harvest of History, an interactive website with an in-depth, interactive virtual tour of The Farmers' Museum and an interdisciplinary, inquiry-based curriculum for the fourth-grade classroom about New York State agriculture and rural life. The curriculum meets national and state standards for social studies, science, math, and technology. Although the curriculum is geared heavily towards New York State, it is a national model for teaching agricultural heritage. The curriculum and associated online activities will be available to any web user at no cost. (added 9/16/05 , reviewed 9/16/05 )

HomeTownLocator Gazetteer
http://Gazetteer.HomeTownLocator.com
Gazetteer with 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. Seach by city, town, county, state or zip code. (added 12/8/03 , reviewed 3/4/04 )

Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study (HBES)
http://www.hubbardbrook.org/education
Long-term research in the environment can capture students' imaginations and fuel an interest in science. Designed for middle and high school students, this website lets them explore research sites across the United States and Antarctica, and discover the issues confronting the environment in different region. Students can take a virtual tour, learn about new research, read about HBES scientists, and more. Teachers can access activities and information designed to help teach students about the HBES. (added 2/23/02 , reviewed 1/20/03 )

Huell's Interactive LA (KCET)
http://www.kcet.org/programsa-z/huells/index.php
California-centric; but pretty darn cool. Join Huell Howser on a video tour of LA's history and neighborhoods. Click on a location and get brief background info as well as a video. Discover how menudo is ade, cross the "Bridge to Nowhere" or meet Thai Elvis. Requires Real Player. (added 12/19/03 , reviewed 12/19/03 )

Hurricane of '38
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/hurricane38/index.html
Look back in time with this PBS site to study the science and history of this massive hurricane. The survivor accounts of the storm can be harrowing, so they might not be appropriate for younger students. Lesson ideas are available in the areas of history, economics, geography, and civics. (added 3/27/02 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

Idea Central
http://epn.org/idea/
Idea Central provides timely information and ideas about national politics. Themes include Civic Participation, Health, Economics and Politics, Welfare and Families, and Media. (added 9/16/96 , reviewed 4/22/99 )

If Trees Could Talk (Forest History Society)
http://www.lib.duke.edu/forest/curriculum/
This 8-module, middle school curriculum gives teachers the opportunity to download social studies activities that are based upon archival materials. The centerpiece of each module is a compilation of primary resources--documents, maps, newspaper articles, oral histories or photographs--from which students will be asked to gather, examine, and analyze information, and synthesize insights. Lots of downloadable worksheets and such. Correlation to National History and Social Studies Standards. (added 1/26/04 , reviewed 1/26/04 )

Impressionists
http://www.biography.com/impressionists/
Biography.com was a Blue Web'n site from 1996, but this area is a fun addition in the arts. In the Classroom, take a virtual tour of five Impressionist paintings, learning about themes, color and brushwork. After reading about the artists, test your knowledge with a quiz. Access links to other Impressionist websites, or Make a Masterpiece using online paint tools. (added 6/18/01 , reviewed 6/18/01 )

Indian Peoples of the Northern Great Plains - Online Image Database
http://libmuse.msu.montana.edu/epubs/nadb/
A searchable online photograph database created with grant support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Leadership Grant Program to broaden access by providing students, researchers, and the general public with direct access to important primary source material on the Plains Indian cultures currently only available by travel to Montana. The overall organization of the database is by tribe, including: Crow, Cheyenne, Blackfeet, Salish (Flathead), Kutenai, Chippewa-Cree, Gros Ventres (Atsina), and Assiniboine. The collection consists primarily of images, but includes some text to give context. Most of the images are photographs, but there are also stereographs, ledger drawings, and other sketches. Maintained by Montana State University. (added 7/28/03 , reviewed 7/28/03 )

Invasion of Iraq (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/invasion/
Invasion of Iraq takes viewers behind the scenes of the allied invasion on Baghdad. Through interviews with key commanders and soldiers -- U.S., British, and Iraqi -- as well as Iraqi civilians, the documentary offers a rare battlefield perspective on the war, as told in first-hand accounts of those who lived it. The website offers interviews, chronology, analysis, links to further readings, an FAQ, video excerpts from the TV show, and a teachers guide with lesson plans. From PBS. (added 6/30/04 , reviewed 6/30/04 )

Island Colonization (WebQuest)
http://teacherweb.com/TW/TaipeiAmericanSchool/BrendaHuff/index.html
Groups of four to five students will work together to create a persuasive argument for or against colonization of a newly discovered island. In order to make an informed choice, students will need to research early American colonies and the impact they had on indigenous people. Designed for 5th grade students,  this project incorporates Language Arts and Social Studies standards. Includes a Teacher's Guide and numerous downloadables such as a graphic organizer, evaluation rubric, and more. Designed by Brenda Huff, November 2003. (added 12/15/03 , reviewed 12/15/03 )

Jamestown Online Adventure
http://www.historyglobe.com/jamestown/
You are the Captain of the Jamestown Colony: Can you do any better than the real colonists did? Almost half of the settlers died due to poor choices in settlement location, management of resources, and quarrels with the indigenous Powhatan Indians. You will have a copy of the London Company's Instructions to help guide you and you can ask your fellow colonists and Native Americans for advice. By examining the "Now we know..." section, you can learn from the mistakes of history so you do not repeat them when you play again. A great way to introduce the study of colonial America! Simple, fun game, requires Flash. From History Globe,  developers of web-based historical materials for schools, businesses, and cultural institutions. (added 4/1/03 , reviewed 4/1/03 )

Jefferson's Blood
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/jefferson/
The PBS FRONTLINE program, "Jefferson's Blood," covered the controversy regarding Thomas Jefferson and his relationship with Sally Hemings, a woman who was his slave. This Website contains clips from the television show, as well as scientific and historical evidence surrounding the story. NOTE: this Website deals with mature subject matter; discretion is advised. (added 5/16/00 )

Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation
http://www.si.edu/lemelson/
Part of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, this center is a great find for teachers looking to inspire their students with stories of inventors and the history of inventions. Centerpieces features online exhibits about science and technology in the textiles industry, Thomas Edison, the electric guitar, and the quartz watch. Articles about modern day inventors are available in Innovative Lives. To access lessons about inventions, history, and technology, check out http://www.si.edu/lemelson/shortcuts/teachers.html. Finally, digging Deeper offers resources for finding out more about inventors and the affect their work has on all our lives (added 6/30/01 , reviewed 6/30/01 )

Justice Learning: Civic education in the real world
http://www.justicelearning.org/index.htm
Justice Learning is an innovative approach for engaging high school students in informed political discourse. The web site uses audio from the Justice Talking radio show and articles from The New York Times to teach students about reasoned debate and the often-conflicting values inherent in our democracy. The web site includes articles, editorials and oral debate from the nation's finest journalists and advocates. All of the material is supported by age-appropriate summaries and additional links. In addition, for each covered issue, the site includes curricular material from The New York Times Learning Network for high school teachers and detailed information about how each of the institutions of democracy (the courts, the Congress, the presidency, the press and the schools) affect the issue. (added 11/2/02 , reviewed 11/2/02 )

KidNews
http://www.kidnews.com/
KidNews is a free news and writing service for students and teachers around the world. Anyone may use stories from the service and anyone may submit stories. Comments about news gathering, teaching, and computer-related issues are also invited. (added 1/17/96 , reviewed 5/26/00 )

KidsClick!
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/KidsClick!/dewey.html
This version of KidsClick! is organized by Dewey Decimal Number. There is also a regular topical verson. In addition, there are multiple search tools including a page with dictionaries and encyclopedias(http://www.kidsclick.org/ksearch.html). KidsClick! was created by a group of librarians at the Ramapo Catskill Library System, as a logical step in addressing concerns about the role of public libraries in guiding their young users to valuable and age appropriate web sites. (added 8/9/04 , reviewed 8/9/04 )

Language of Native American Baskets from the Weaver's View (Smithsonian)
http://www.nmai.si.edu/exhibitions/baskets/
Baskets accompanied Indian people throughout their lives. Babies were carried in baskets, meals were prepared and cooked in them, worldly goods were stored in them, and people were buried in them. Today, baskets serve as markers of cultural pride and inheritance. Basketry is a living art. To help illustrate continuity from past to present, each weaver chose four baskets from the Smithsonian collections and paired them with baskets from their own or other Native basket-makers contemporary works. These juxtapositions and the weavers' thoughts on what they tell us, are presented in "The Weavers' View." Links on the top navigation bar and side navigation bars lead to a wealth of information and lots of images of baskets. From the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. (added 4/9/04 , reviewed 4/9/04 )

Legacy of Genghis Khan (LACMA)
http://www.lacma.org/khan/index_flash.htm
This exhibition was organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. It examines the important artistic and cultural achievements that occurred in the Iranian world in the aftermath of the Mongol invasions. It tells the story of Genghis Khan's legacy through more than 200 spectacular works of art from museums and collections worldwide, including dazzling silk textiles, brilliantly glazed ceramics, jewelry and objects fabricated of gold and silver for daily use, rare works carved in stone and wood, and outstanding examples of the art of the book. A teacher resource guide that relates aspects of the exhibition to the sixth-grade Social-Science curriculum is available. See also the extensive information contained in the Press Release (http://www.lacma.org/lacma.asp?mypage=khanpr). Some parts require Flash. (added 9/25/03 , reviewed 7/19/04 )

Lest We Forget, The Triumph Over Slavery
http://digital.nypl.org/lwf/flash.html
Available in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, the web site was created to mark the United Nations General Assembly resolution proclaiming 2004 as the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition. Clickable vignettes along the bottom and sides lead to further explanations and photos. Requires Flash. Copyright New York Public Library. (added 1/25/05 , reviewed 1/25/05 )

Library of Congress Learning Page
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/
The Library of Congress (LOC) has organized its digitized American Memory collection for educators. The "Learning Page" helps teachers incorporate the LOC online collections into curriculum. The digital collections are arranged alphabetically by keyword and media type, and are searchable. Materials include activities, special features, and a searchable list of lesson plans that incorporate the photographs, recorded interviews, and other resources that illustrate the political, social, and economic themes in the American experience. (added 3/27/96 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

Life Magazine
http://www.pathfinder.com/Life/
Selected as "Best Homepage on the Web" by a Wired magazine reviewer, this online version of the seminal magazine of photojournalism offers these features: This Day in LIFE, Picture of the Day, Photo Week , and more. (added 3/6/96 , reviewed 3/18/99 )

Little Horus
http://www.horus.ics.org.eg
With its rich history, facinating culture and famous pyramids, Egypt is appealing to even the youngest internet explorers. Now there is an Egyptian web site for children that is both educational and fun. Tour guide Little Horus takes visitors on a whirlwind tour of this ancient land, where they learn about Egyptian history and geography. This site features over 300 pages of information and illustrations and is billingual (English and Arabic). (added 6/15/98 , reviewed 5/28/99 )

Look Who's Footing the Bill!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/democracy
Tom March has given a major revision to one of the first WebQuests ever. Look Who's Footing the Bill! uses the national debt controversy to inspire students toward taking democratic action. After exploring the issue from four perspectives, students have to answer the question, "What's so big about a $5 trillion debt?" They can use the interactive Thesis Maker and Online Outliner to begin the persuasive essay they will ultimately send to their congressional representatives. A new feature and refinement in the WebQuest strategy is the QuickQuest< /A> option that decreases the level of scaffolding, thus weaning students from the WebQuest process. (added 2/5/00 )

Making of America
http://www.umdl.umich.edu/moa/
Making of America (MOA) represents a major collaborative endeavor to preserve and make accessible a significant body of primary sources related to development of the U.S. infrastructure. Drawing on the depth of primary materials at the Michigan and Cornell libraries, these two institutions are developing a thematically-related digital library documenting American social history from the antebellum period through reconstruction. Approximately 5,000 volumes with imprints between 1850 - 1877 will be selected, scanned, and made available to the academic communities at each institution. Difficult material to present, a job well done. (added 8/27/97 , reviewed 6/11/99 )

MapMachine (National Geographic)
http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/
Find nearly any place on Earth, and view it by population, climate, and much more. Plus, browse antique maps, find country facts, or plan your next outdoor adventure with our trail maps. Save the maps and return to them later (requires setting a cookie). Also includes Country Profiles (191 independent nations plus U.S. states and Canadian provinces). Use the "Search and Browse" button to get a site map. From National Geographic. (added 3/8/04 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

MapQuest
http://www.mapquest.com/
MapQuest includes Interactive Atlas, a guide with street maps from all over the world, and TripQuest!, offering city to city driving directions for the continental United States, Canada and Mexico. (added 7/26/96 , reviewed 3/4/04 )

Martin Luther King, Jr.
http://www.seattletimes.com/mlk
Seattle Times WebEdition offers a wealth of information on this important American. Look here for full text articles, high quality images, an interactive quiz and other related links. (added 3/6/96 , reviewed 6/12/99 )

Memory
http://www.exploratorium.edu/memory/
The Exploratorium has crafted this memorable set of online exhibits, articles, activites, features, and links. Don't miss the Sheep Brain Dissection. (added 6/5/98 , reviewed 8/13/99 )

Mesoamerican Ballgame
http://www.ballgame.org/
Take me out to the ballgame, as played in Mesoamerica, the subtropical area between present-day countries of Mexico and El Salvador. Learn about the eight major cultures found in this area between 1500 BC and 1519 AD, as well as the effect of the Spanish conquest in this region. Then, explore the architecture of the court, as well as the the balance between sport and religion within the game. Offline activities include creation of masks, clay effigies, headdresses and clay ballgame figurines. (added 10/4/01 , reviewed 10/4/01 )

Mexico Para Ninos
http://www.elbalero.gob.mx/
This site is truly Mexico para Ninos, and in addition to Spanish, the site includes English, French and Italian translations. Students can explore the states of Mexico as well as the government and history.E Diversity not only covers plants and wildlife, but the indigenous peoples of Mexico. Cultural information on Mexican myths, foods, games and music can be found throughout the site. (added 7/22/01 , reviewed 7/25/01 )

Middle Ages
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/middleages/
What was it really like to live in the Middle Ages? Inspired by programs from The Western Tradition, a video series in the Annenberg/CPB Multimedia Collection, this site explores multiple perspectives of the Middle Ages. Online quizzes and links help make this a useful and interesting resource. (added 6/13/98 , reviewed 7/28/99 )

Milking It
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/milkingit/
Milking It is an online activity designed for UK students that should be of interest to all. Compare the lives of two dairy farmers in very different countries. How are they affected by international trade rules? Who makes these rules, and what can be done to change them? How much do you know about milk, dairy farmers and international trade? Milking It is part of the larger Cool Planet for Teachers web site (http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/) which is dedicated to Global Citizenship and contains a wealth of resources, ready-to-use lesson plans, related online materials, a newsletter, professional development resources, and more. (added 11/3/03 , reviewed 11/3/03 )

Mount Rushmore: American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/rushmore/
This online exhibit chronicles the planning, design, implementation and minutiae of Mount Rushmore, the U.S. monument commemorating four presidents. Between January 1, 2002 and May 24, 2002, American Experience is holding an essay contest with this topic question: "If the Park Service ever were to add an inscription to Mount Rushmore, what do you think it should say?" There is also an activity for students to design a memorial commemorating the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. These activities, as well as activities in the disciplines of civics, history, economics, and geography can be found under Teacher's Guide. (added 1/14/02 , reviewed 1/14/02 )

Mountain Voices
http://www.mountainvoices.org/
How does development affect individuals in different countries? Oral testimonies have been gathered from communities in the Himalaya, the Andes, the Sierra Norte, Mount Elgon, the highlands of Ethiopia and Lesotho, China, the Sudety mountains and the Karakorum mountains. Students can learn of the past and present of many native peoples in the world, as well as the realities of the global economy in these regions. (added 12/18/01 , reviewed 12/18/01 )

Moving to America
http://ojeez.tripod.com/movingtoamerica
A true webquest designed for US history classes in middle school. Students work in groups of four to research the challenges faced by immigrants to America in the early 1900's. They then analyze their research and use the information to create a PowerPoint or published brochure to encourage their friends and family to join them in America. The activities are related to national standards and require persuasive writing, descriptive writing, and map-making. (added 8/4/03 , reviewed 8/4/03 )

Multimedia Features (Associated Press)
http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/fronts/MULTIMEDIA?SITE=NYPOU&SECTION=HOME
AP Digital is a division of The Associated Press, the world's largest news agency. They produce these short Flash movies, called Multimedia Features, on a variety of topics both international and domestic including: Focus on Iraq, Weapons of War, Opium's Trail, Zimbabwe, Raising the Kursk, Homeland Security, Oil Addiction, On the Grill (yes, the barbecue kind), Drought's Deadly Grip, Pearl Harbor, Walk in Harlem, Enron, Understanding Islam, World Cup, Racing at Indy, Star Wars Saga, Obesity in America, GPS (global position satellite system), Tornado Formation, Stem Cells, West Nile Virus, and more. Some are quite short, others more complicated. (added 3/21/03 , reviewed 3/21/03 )

Museum of Yo-Yo History
http://www.theyoyomuseum.com/
Visitors with a penchant for the yo-yo will appreciate the wide range of materials that can be found on the site, particularly the rather compelling online exhibit of highly valuable yo-yos, such as the 1984 Olympics No Jive model. For those who want to continue their exploration of the yo-yo, there is the “Profiles & History” area, which contains player and company profiles, along with historical photographs of yo-yos in action. (added 2/27/06 , reviewed 2/27/06 )

My California.Gov
http://my.ca.gov
California residents, here is a website that really lets you access a variety of governmental and non-governmental resources. The State Librarians lent their expertise to help create a website with a lot of well-organized information. Renew licenses, learn about California's geography and history, check the weather, or enter a contest (the current Photography contest is open only to California residents.) (added 2/2/01 )

My Chicago (Chicago Historical Society)
http://www.chicagohistory.org/mychicago/index.html
Discover Chicago and connect the city’s past to life today. My Chicago is designed for children ages 6â€"12, and uses the symbols and design of the Chicago flag to explore the city’s rich and diverse history. My Chicago illustrates the themes of Chicago’s past and present by drawing on the collections of the Chicago Historical Society, including a variety of photographs, documents, and images of artifacts. "Downloads" portion of this site includes ten lessons for use in the classroom. "Games" portion of the site provides online activities that further explore My Chicago's themes. (added 5/17/04 , reviewed 5/17/04 )

Mysteries of the Nile (NOVA/PBS Online)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/egypt/
Want to see the Sphinx close up? Clamber inside the Great Pyramid? Visit the magnificent tombs and temples of Luxor? Simply click on the images and enjoy a self-guided QuickTime tour through the Land of the Pharaohs. There's so much here, it's easy to get lost. Use the Site Guide to see the list of everything available. Classroom resources (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/egypt/classroom.html) section helps you customize your own lesson plans, check out their lesson plans, or get started with ideas to energize your students. (added 10/3/03 , reviewed 10/3/03 )

NASA Why? Files
http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/treehouse.html
The NASA Why? Files is a U.S.distance learning initiative that integrates the use of a television broadcast, web site, and educator's guide. The project uses Problem-Based Learning to introduce students in grades 3-5 to NASA research and missions. The television broadcast(or videotapes) and web site provides students with the opportunity to learn subject matter and develop problem-solving skills while engaged in real-world problems. (added 2/23/02 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

National Women's Hall of Fame
http://www.greatwomen.org
Visitors can search the members of the Hall of Fame by last name, or just by browsing a complete list of all inductees. Each entry contains a brief biographical sketch, and a photograph of the inductee. Visitors may also wish to learn about nominating a woman to the Hall of Fame (added 3/24/06 , reviewed 3/24/06 )

Native Networks
http://www.nativenetworks.si.edu/nn.htm
Created by the Film and Video Center of the National Museum of the American Indian, this site contains information about upcoming Native American film festivals and "close-up" profiles of people actively working in the field. Some of these features include material on the indigenous video makers in Mexico and an in-depth look at the film "House Made of Dawn," which deals with a young Pueblo man in crisis. The site is available in both Spanish and English versions. (added 3/1/06 , reviewed 3/1/06 )

Newsday (formerly known as KidChronicles)
http://gsh.lightspan.com/project/newsday/index.html
In this multi-curricular project, "students produce their own newspaper based on the news articles submitted to the Newsday news wire by cooperating student correspondents. Your students become news gatherers and reporters, editors, layout and graphics artists, and publishers. Participation on an international scale leads to understanding of broad issues which transcend local concerns. " (added 11/25/95 , reviewed 8/30/01 )

NOVA Teachers
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/
NOVA is a fantastic PBS program, and when they decided to create a Web site to help teachers use the program, they started by talking to educators. The result is this friendly, useful site with program information, teacher-contributed lesson ideas, and links to interactive components of the program Web sites. (added 8/8/98 , reviewed 8/13/04 )

Oaxacan Pottery
http://www.foothill.net/~mindling
Journey to a place in the far south of Mexico where the potters of a thousand year tradition still work. This resource presents the different ways of making and using utilitarian pottery through a tour of several pottery villages in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. (added 9/12/98 , reviewed 4/9/99 )

Ology
http://www.ology.amnh.org/
What's your favorite OLogy? If you are fascinated with spiders, then you're into ARACHNOLOGY. If you erupt with joy for volcanoes, then VOLCANOLOGY is your thing. If you're completely wowed by planets and stars, then you love ASTRONOMY. Brought to you by the National Museum of National History. (added 7/8/02 , reviewed 7/8/02 )

Online Map Creation
http://www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/
The Online Map Creation site lets you draw simple maps interactively. You give the borders of the desired map and specify options, and a map will show up on your Web page. (added 4/29/96 , reviewed 8/3/99 )

Online NewsHour
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/
This online version of PBS's NewsHour with Jim Lehrer presents transcripts of the day's broadcasts. This site also includes background briefings, a searchable archive, forums, and more. Some segments are available in RealAudio format. Be sure to see the news for students section. (added 4/9/96 , reviewed 8/3/99 )

Ontario Science Centre Online
http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca
Apply science liberally! The Home Lab will give you ideas for science experiments for your classroom. Look at some of the great questions of our day (found in Our Brains), such as Is Pluto Really a Planet? and What Can the Ramones Teach Us about Science? Learn the science of papermaking in Electronic Exhibit Extensions. Currently, the Circus area contains many activities, such as a circus trivia game, juggling tips, and a circus lingo activitiy. Activities are available in both English and French. (added 8/31/01 )

Open Hearts / Closed Doors
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/orphans/english/
Beautiful, primary source site in both English and French. The stories of Holocaust orphans who came to Canada after World War II. The Site consists of three sections: 1) Orphans' Stories: text and graphics, as well as audio and video comments by the orphans themselves; 2) Themes: historical context (before the war, the Holocaust, liberation, displacement, the journey); 3) Learning Resources: material for their further study including Teacher's Guide and lesson ideas, Artifacts Collections, complete transcripts of all of the war orphans' memoirs, and a Glossary. (added 10/4/02 , reviewed 10/7/02 )

Ottomans
http://www.theottomans.org/english/index.asp
www.theottomans.org aims to become the leading information portal regarding the history, military, culture and arts of the Ottoman Empire that has once dominated a large territory from Egypt to Russia, from India to Austria. The site contains a chronology, maps, glossary, history, military history, biographical info, art and cultures. Theottomans.org is written and edited by Mr. Korkut Ozgen, born in Istanbul and a graduate of History Faculty at Bogazici University, Istanbul. His primary interest is on the non-muslim communities of the Ottoman Society in general, Jews of the Ottoman Empire in particular. Graphics are often small, and unfortunately, can't be made larger for closer inspection. Also available in Turkish. (added 8/13/04 , reviewed 8/13/04 )

P.O.V.: Every Mother's Son (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2004/everymothersson/
In the late 1990s, three victims of police brutality made headlines around the country: Amadou Diallo, the young West African man whose killing sparked intense public protest; Anthony Baez, killed in an illegal choke-hold; and Gary (Gidone) Busch, a Hasidic Jew shot and killed outside his Brooklyn home. "Every Mother's Son" tells of the victims' three mothers who came together to demand justice and accountability. It covers the concept of community policing, interviews with law enforcement officials and other experts, and a community safety interactive quiz. There is also a "Behind the Lens" perspective on the filmmakers, Tami Gold and Kelly Anderson. See Educator Resources for lesson plan. (added 10/25/04 , reviewed 10/25/04 )

Paul Ehrlich and the Population Bomb
http://www.pbs.org/population_bomb/
This companion Web site to the PBS television documentary looks at the ideas of one scientist whose theories link overpopulation to a broad range of global problems. Content includes current statistics, a directory of organizations, teacher resources, classroom activities, a glossary, a reading list, a population timeline, and more. (added 5/22/96 , reviewed 4/15/99 )

PeaceQuest
http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Lincoln_HS/Burleson/Lessons/PeaceQuest/index.htm
Created by  by  Carolyn O Burleson, Los Angeles Unified School District, this well-done  webquest is meant to encourage students to express their feelings and fears, but most of all, encourage them to come up with things that they can do to make this world a better place to live. Doing something positive helps to overcome the feeling of helplessness. Includes lots of peripheral materials and content standard links to help teachers and students accomplish the tasks.   (added 4/19/03 , reviewed 4/19/03 )

People's Century
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/peoplescentury/
This Website extends the PBS television series that "offers new insight into the turbulent events of these hundred years through the revealing personal testimony of the people who were there." Thematic overviews, timelines, and a teacher's guide all help put the episodes into perspective. Readers are also encouraged to submit their own stories, which could provide a broader audience for students doing oral history projects. (added 5/22/98 , reviewed 5/23/99 )

Perseus Project
http://medusa.perseus.tufts.edu/
This extensive collection of resources for studying the ancient world includes ancient Greek and Latin texts and translations, maps, illustrated art catalogs, essays, and more. Search by keyword or browse by topic (art, archaeology, atlas, texts, text tools, historical overview, encyclopedia, essays and catalogs). From Tufts University. (added 4/10/98 , reviewed 5/13/99 )

Pi Day
http://mam2000.mathforum.org/t2t/faq/faq.pi.html
How many celebrations are there in your math class? Each year on March 14th many classrooms break from their usual routines to observe the festivities of "Pi [] Day" because the digits in this date correspond with the first three digits of (3.14). Activities may include investigations of the value of by approximating the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle. Some teachers choose to end their Pi Day celebration by eating pie! (added 1/8/02 , reviewed 1/8/02 )

Pittsburgh Teachers Institute: PTI Curriculum Units Online
http://www.chatham.edu/PTI/curriculum-new%20page.htm
The Pittsburgh Teachers Institute offers teachers the opportunity to develop curriculum units for their classrooms. The units, from 1999 to 2001, are designed for all levels of students and cover integrated units in Mathematics, Science, English and the Social Sciences. Many of the resources listed are print resources, so the lessons from 1999 have good ideas and not bad links. (added 7/8/02 , reviewed 7/8/02 )

Political Communication Lab
http://pcl.stanford.edu/
The lab was formed to develop and administer experimental studies of public opinion and political behavior through the use of both on-line and traditional methods. The lab is equipped to use the WWW as an experimental "site" which will attract online users as potential experimental participants. The advantages of on-line experimentation are clear in light of the explosion in the number of households with access to the internet. Moreover, available data suggest that internet users are more representative of the adult population than participants recruited at shopping malls, airports or other public facilities. An interesting assemblage of interactive surveys, articles, documents, and even policy positions and campaign ads of George W. Bush and John Kerry. The primary source material consists of excerpts from the candidates' speeches and issue platforms. (http://pcl.stanford.edu/campaigns/campaign2004/index.html#Vote2004) (added 1/25/05 , reviewed 1/25/05 )

POP Goes Antarctica
http://literacynet.org/polar/pop/html/project.html
What does it take to be a scientist on Antarctica? How do you sterilize lab equipment? Students explore this website to find out about Antarctica and the work being done there to study Persistent Organic Pollutants. Student activities really try to put students in the real world of this project. (added 12/18/01 , reviewed 12/18/01 )

Portals to the World
http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/portals.html
The Library of Congress provides these links to countries for country reports, travel, and genealogy. Larger countries have bigger, more diverse hotlists (more links to information). (added 7/8/02 , reviewed 7/8/02 )

President Calling (American RadioWorks)
http://www.americanradioworks.org/features/prestapes/index.html
Three of America's most compelling presidents - Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon - bugged their White House offices and tapped their telephones. They left behind thousands of secretly recorded conversations, from momentous to mundane. In this documentary project, American RadioWorks eavesdrops on presidential telephone calls to hear how each man used one-on-one politics to shape history. Includes photographs and recordings. Fascinating! (added 1/16/04 , reviewed 1/16/04 )

Private See Dispute: Drafting Definitions of Privacy in the Age of Camera Cellphones
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20031013monday.html
Every kid seems to want their own cell phone; and the more gadgets, the better. But have they thought about finding themselves plastered on a web page or the subject of thousands of email jokes? From the NY Times Daily Lesson Plans, this lesson gets students to define "reasonable expectations" of privacy with regard to camera cellphones and digital cameras. Then, using their definitions, they work cooperatively to draft recommendations to send to their representatives in Congress. The article, "Smile, You're on Candid Cellphone Camera," is not included; so you may want to get a copy of that too. (added 12/19/03 , reviewed 12/19/03 )

Project Central America
http://www.adventureonline.com/pca/
This site is a product of Project Central America, a two month, 1900 mile learning adventure designed collaboratively by the Minnetonka Public Schools and the Bush Leaders Program. Teachers are encouraged to use the site as an electronic textbook, media resource, language tutor, map cabinet, and more. (added 1/2/96 , reviewed 4/22/99 )

Project Vote Smart
http://www.vote-smart.org/index.htm
Project Vote Smart (PVS) contains information on thousands of candidates and officials in five basic categories: backgrounds, issue positions, voting records, campaign finances and performance evaluations. PVS alsom maintains CongressTrack, which monitors the status of major federal legislation and a calendar for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. But wait, there's more: voter registration forms for each state; contact information for state and county election offices; polling place and absentee ballot information; ballot measure descriptions for each state (where applicable); and links to federal and state government agencies, political parties and organizations. Forty national leaders, including former presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, formed Project Vote Smart (PVS) in 1992. (added 10/27/03 , reviewed 10/27/03 )

RE: Vietnam - Stories Since the War
http://www.pbs.org/pov/stories/
This site is a collection of oral histories presented by those who remember the Vietnam era -- personal perspectives as well as insight to those studying that period. Extensive tips on conducting oral histories are included within the site. Students could conduct oral histories or read those of others. (added 3/17/97 , reviewed 5/1/99 )

Rebuilding Iraq (Scholastic Inc.)
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/war-iraq/
Lots of information including Latest News; New Government; Humanitarian Needs; During the War; Path to War; History of Conflick; country info, activities, and lessons. Information is broken down into manageable chunks for students and picks up on some topics not covered by other sources. (added 4/29/03 , reviewed 4/29/03 )

Renaissance: What Inspired This Age of Balance and Order?
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/renaissance/
This Annenberg/CPB Projects online exhibit transforms you back to a time of great discovery. Find out what inspired this age of rebirth in Europe and see how life changed for those who lived during this period. This exhibit is inspired by The Western Tradition, a video series in the Annenberg/CPB Multimedia Collection. (added 10/4/98 , reviewed 4/24/99 )

Reporting Civil Rights (Library of America)
http://www.reportingcivilrights.org/
Reporting Civil Rights presents the reporters and journalism of the American Civil Rights Movement and the efforts of various journalists, activists, and others to secure civil freedoms and liberties for African- Americans. An interactive timeline that chronicles the years 1941 to 1973. The Library of America companion site is a two-volume anthology that brings together nearly 200 newspaper and magazine reports, book excerpts, and features by 151 writers. (Use the Table of Contents to efficiently navigate the anthologies -- http://www.reportingcivilrights.org/loa/toc.jsp) (added 1/26/04 , reviewed 1/26/04 )

Rise and Fall of Jim Crow (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/jimcrow/index.html
Rise and Fall of Jim Crow explores segregation from the end of the civil war to the dawn of the modern civil rights movement. Lynchings and beatings by night. Demeaning treatment by day. And a life of crushing subordination for Southern blacks that was maintained by white supremacist laws and customs known as "Jim Crow." Site includes an interactive timeline, personal stories, inactions of the three branches of the federal government, interactive maps, activities, and standards-based lesson plans (http://www.pbs.org/wnet/jimcrow/education_lessonplan.html) for grades 6-12. (added 8/9/04 , reviewed 8/9/04 )

Rivers of Life: Mississippi Adventure
http://cgee.hamline.edu/rivers
This subscription-based project "engages students the world over in celebration, study, and stewardship of one of the world's greatest river systems and of their own watersheds." Three inquiry-based projects engage students in hands-on local field study, Internet publishing, and dialogues with a diverse group of expert online guests. (added 4/21/97 , reviewed 5/1/99 )

Rock the Vote
http://www.rockthevote.org/
Rock the Vote is dedicated to: PROTECTING freedom of speech, EDUCATING young people about issues, and MOTIVATING young people to participate by registering, voting and speaking out. (added 3/14/96 , reviewed 5/23/99 )

Rosetta Stone Webquest: Who Really Owns the Rosetta Stone?
http://www.yellow-springs.k12.oh.us/ys-mls/rosetta.htm
In this webquest, you and your students will try to find a solution for an international issue. Students will be divided into three groups of scholars from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the D?partement antiquit?s ?gyptiennes Mus?e du Louvre in Paris, and the Department of Egyptian Antiquities of the British Museum in London. Standards for this activity are in the area For Teachers. (added 7/8/02 , reviewed 7/8/02 )

Russia Interactive Learning Exhibit
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/russia
This interactive exhibit, part of the Annneberg/CPB Projects Exhibits Collection, explores how changes have affected the former USSR. Visitors can learn about the country through an interactive atlas and explore famous cities by taking a ride on the Continental Railway. The exhibit also includes a wealth of related web sites of interest. (added 2/20/98 , reviewed 5/3/99 )

Scholastic Winter Storms
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/wwatch/winter/index.htm
Students hear all sorts of stories about winter storms. This is your chance to tie those stories into the science of storms, and look at severe storms over the past three hundred years. Some favorites are the Interactive Weather Maker and the Winter Storms Timeline. A Teacher's Guide is included in this section. (added 2/2/01 )

Schools Demining Schools
http://www.un.org/pubs/cyberschoolbus/banmines
This UN CyberSchoolBus & I*EARN project tackles the international problem of landmines. The Web site includes resources and information, access to teaching units, and more. "The bold claim of this project is that we can all make a difference, that our actions (as well as our inactions) in the world have consequences not just in our immediate environment but in places we could not have imagined." (added 10/8/97 , reviewed 5/3/99 )

Science, Tobacco, and You
http://scienceu.fsu.edu/
Designed for fourth and fifth grade students and teachers, this site contains a multi-disciplinary unit combining media literacy (adsmarts) with science and psychology. Available in English and Spanish. (added 9/8/00 )

ScienceInTheBox
http://www.scienceinthebox.com
Scienceinthebox.com covers a range of interesting and entertaining topics! The site was created to share the science behind Proctor & Gamble's laundry and cleaning products with a focus on addressing sustainable practices and products which embrace social responsibility as well as environmental practices. Product development and other considerations are presented. Users can select topics can be saved into a File Basket, downloaded, and printed. The interactive pages are particularly fun - especially the history of washing - http://www.scienceinthebox.com/en_UK/publications/interactivecontents_en.html. The glossary in the side menu provides definitions for numerous chemicals and terms. Product safety sheets can get pretty technical; so there's something for everyone here on a subject that we might not give much thought. (added 9/21/04 , reviewed 9/21/04 )

Searching for China
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/China/ChinaQuest.html
This simulation activity helps learners grasp the complexities of China. Learners join a team and take on a role (foreign investor, human rights worker, museum curator, California state senator, or religious leader ). Learners work together to create a special report that makes sense of the complex country that is China. Includes a teachers guide. (added 11/25/95 , reviewed 8/3/99 )

Seeds of Change Garden
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/garden/
The Seeds of Change Garden, created on the initiative of the Smithsonian Institution, teaches about diversity and history by looking at the evolution of agriculture and cuisine throughout the world. It is designed so that it can be browsed for enjoyment and exploration or to provide a basis for more in-depth classroom or home activities. (added 1/13/97 , reviewed 4/25/99 )

Selected Civil War Photographs
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/cwphome.html
From the Library of Congress' American Memory series, this Website is outstanding. Over 1000 high-quality photographs can be searched for by keyword or browsed from a less-friendly table. Because there are no known restrictions on use of the images, students and teachers should be free to download them for educational use. Also, this is a good chance to teach students about proper citation and crediting of sources as the Library of Congress is meticulous in providing such information for each image. (added 8/27/97 , reviewed 5/1/99 )

September 11 Digital Archive
http://911digitalarchive.org/
The September 11 Digital Archive uses electronic media to collect, preserve, and present the history of the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania and the public responses to them. The Archive is collecting first-hand accounts of the 9/11 attacks and the aftermath (especially voices currently under-represented on the web), collecting and archiving emails and digital images growing out of these events, organizing and annotating the most important web-based resources on the subject, and developing materials to contextualize and teach about the events. Sections include: Stories; E-mail; Still Images; Moving Images; Audio; Documents; 9/11 FAQs; and links to related sources. Sponsored by the Center for History and New Media and the American Social History Project. (added 11/14/03 , reviewed 11/14/03 )

Sipapu: Chetro Ketl Great Kiva
http://sipapu.ucsb.edu/html/kiva.html
This site "presents a three-dimensional reconstruction of a Great Kiva, an architectural feature found in many prehistoric Anasazi communities in the Southwestern United States. This particular model was created using archaeological records from the excavated Chetro Ketl Great Kiva, which is located in Chaco Canyon in northwestern New Mexico." Use this engaging site as a resource for Native American units. (added 9/25/98 , reviewed 5/3/99 )

Six Paths to China
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/China
Building on his original WebQuest, Searching for China, Tom March has fully revised this popular site to provide more scaffolding for student cognition and more effective use of the Internet (just for fun, take a look at the first rendition of Searching for China from 1995). Tom also created "Six Paths" to China which incorporates five more Web-based activities on the topic and stands as a living example of the strategies he explored in the article Working the Web for Education. See how you can target student learning using a Topic Hotlist, Subject Sampler, Multimedia Scrapbook, Treasure Hunt, or WebQuest. (added 2/13/98 , reviewed 3/2/01 )

Social Security: A New Challenge for the 21st Century
http://drb.lifestreamcenter.net/Lessons/soc_sec/index.htm
In this WebQuest, students will examine the history and present state of the American Social Security System as well as its implications for their own future (and let their voice be heard in the debate over how it should be reformed.) They will use Wikipedia to participate in an online discussion and then express their views in a persuasive letter to their Congressional Leaders. (added 6/3/05 , reviewed 6/3/05 )

Statistics
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/statistics
With the winning combination of statistics and politics, this Annenberg/CPB Website offers an original, educational, and entertaining online experience. Visitors follow a fictional race between two candidates by reading news bulletins, then learn basic statistical concepts in a real-world context. Find the out what a random sample really is, what "margin of error" means, and why polls aren't always right. (added 7/24/98 , reviewed 9/4/01 )

StudyStack
http://www.studystack.com/java-studysta/frames.jsp
Requires Java. StudyStack helps people memorize information about various subjects. StudyStack displays a stack of "virtual cards" which contain information about a certain subject. Like flashcards, you can review the information at your own pace discarding the cards you've learned and keeping the ones you still need to review. Unlike traditional flash cards, each card can show multiple pieces of information; and the whole stack can be automatically sorted by any one of the pieces of information. Also, when you enter the data for a studystack, the same data can automatically be displayed as flashcards, a matching game, a word search puzzle, and a hangman game. You can also create your own or finish an unfinished stack. StudyStack.com is a hobby of John Weidner. (added 5/17/04 , reviewed 5/17/04 )

Teach Vietnam: Echoes from the Wall
http://www.teachvietnam.org/
Echoes From The Wall is a real wealth of resources. Lesson plans may be accessed through the Teachers' Guide link on the Educators page. The curriculum is broken down into six modules: Escalating Involvement in the Vietnam War, Conflict on the Home Front, Those Who Served, The Vietnamese and Vietnam, The Wall as Healer and The Legacy of the Vietnam War. Each module contains a series of activities that may be used individually or as a whole. Lesson plans  may be downloaded from the site and printed for educational purposes. Other segments include interactive timelines, first person stories, and much more. Take time to familiarize yourself with the site! Sponsored by Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. (added 5/10/03 , reviewed 5/10/03 )

Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust
http://fcit.coedu.usf.edu/holocaust
With the powerful combination of words, music, photographs and art, the site provides a factual but chilling account of the Holocaust, its victims and perpetrators. Teacher resources, classroom activities, Web links, a Holocaust glossary and timeline are also features of this impressive site. Produced by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology (FCIT), located in the University of South Florida College of Education. (added 1/9/98 , reviewed 7/28/99 )

Teaching with Documents (NARA)
http://www.archives.gov/digital_classroom/teaching_with_documents.html
Teaching with Documents is part of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Digital Classroom. The Lesson Plans include reproducible copies of primary documents, teaching activities correlated to the National History Standards and National Standards for Civics and Government, and cross-curricular connections. Sections are broken down into: Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820s); Expansion and Reform (1801-1861); Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877) ; The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900); The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930); The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945); Postwar United States (1945 to early 1970s); and Contemporary United States (1968 to the present). There are several lessons within each section. Other parts of the Digital Classroom that may prove useful: beginning research activities, creating your own school archive, Document Analysis Worksheets, and more. (added 1/18/05 , reviewed 1/18/05 )

Teaching with Historic Places (National Park Service)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/twhp/descrip.htm
Teaching with Historic Places offers classroom-ready lesson plans. Created by National Park Service interpreters, preservation professionals, and educators, these lessons use historic sites to explore American history. All of the lessons are available free of charge on the Web. You can browse the collection in four ways, each of which includes a short description of every lesson: By location; By theme; By time period; By National Standards (Grades 5-12). Although designed for middle school students learning history, social studies, geography, and other subjects, TwHP lessons are easily adaptable from upper elementary through high school, and even for college courses. Each lesson includes maps, readings, and photographs, all of which are accompanied by questions. At the end, activities pull together the ideas students have just covered and require them to initiate their own research. Teaching with Historic Places has developed an online Author's Packet to help you write a lesson plan using a format designed by a leading history educator. See "Create Your Own Lessons" for more. (added 4/26/04 , reviewed 4/26/04 )

The Centennial Exhibition: Philadelphia 1876
http://libwww.library.phila.gov/CenCol/index.htm
What caused quite a stir 125 years ago? The Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, which featured the wonders of the Industrial Age and exhibits from 37 countries, was the talk of the times. The Philadelphia Library has digitized artifacts from the Exhibition, and put them online. Students might be interested in the diary of a teenager that attended the exhibition. Included are ideas for classroom activities in History, Mathematics, Language Arts, and Music. (added 2/2/01 )

The Civil War at the Smithsonian
http://civilwar.si.edu/home.html
The Smithsonian in Washington D.C. looked through it archives, and in some cases, its own history as an institution, and created this online resource about the Civil War. Digitized images cover slavery and abolition, the weapons and leaders of the war, and the life and culture of the times. (added 2/18/02 , reviewed 2/18/02 )

The Gilded Age WebQuest: Documenting Industry in America
http://oswego.org/staff/tcaswell/wq/gildedage/student.htm
In cooperative groups, students create segments for a multimedia documentary slide show on the Gilded Age. Major themes include technological innovation, big business, urbanization, immigration, and reaction to the period. This online activity inlcudes a teacher guide and was created by Thomas Caswell and Joshua Delorenzo, teachers at Oswego High School in New York. (added 5/22/99 , reviewed 5/23/99 )

The History Place
http://www.historyplace.com/
This visually elegant Web site offers graphically enhanced timelines of World War II in Europe and the life of Abraham Lincoln. Also included are a photo journal on the life of John F. Kennedy, a featured speech of the week and a hotlist of historically related tourist sites across the U.S. The available topics are continuing to increase (including the Holocaust and Civil War), so come back to it periodically to see what's new. (added 11/26/96 , reviewed 6/11/99 )

The Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center
http://wildflower.avatartech.com/Plants_Online/Native_Plants/native.html
At the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, learners of all ages can become familiar with regional flora and the natural biological diversity of the United States. There are great images of the flowers, as well as detailed information about the habitat and blooming seasons. (added 1/8/02 , reviewed 1/8/02 )

The Magpie Sings the Great Depression
http://newdeal.feri.org/magpie/
This website presents almost 200 poems, articles, and short stories and many graphics and photographs from The Magpie, literary magazine of Dewitt Clinton High School, encompassing the years 1929 to 1942. Have students catch a glimpse of student life in New York City during the years of the Great Depression and the power of literacy magazines. (added 5/29/02 , reviewed 5/29/02 )

The Megiddo Expedition
http://www.tau.ac.il/humanities/archaeology/megiddo/
Located at a site that is of immense historical importance, the excavations at Megiddo in Israel have drawn researchers and archaeologists for over one hundred years. This site, developed by Tel Aviv University, allows visitors to explore a virtual recreation of this ancient site and to learn about the work of previous excavation on the site which have provided new insights into the Bronze Age. (added 11/28/05 , reviewed 11/28/05 )

The Oregon Trail
http://www.isu.edu/~trinmich/Oregontrail.html
The Oregon Trail has a rich, dramatic history, wonderfully retold at this comprehensive site. Presented like a colorful chapter book, major sections include All About the Trail, Historic Sites on the Trail and Fantastic Facts About the Oregon Trail. (added 8/8/98 , reviewed 6/11/99 )

The Otherness of the Past
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/ca_150
In commemoration of California's 150th year of statehood, this Web site asks students to reflect on figures from the state's early years to decide whether there is in fact an "otherness" to the past, or whether our lives today merely carry on the saga. Created by Tom March the site uses an interactive strategy to prompt this introspection. Sponsored by Pacific Bell Education First and the California Council for the Humanities, the activities support the "History Alive" series of chautauqua impersonations and videoconferences that will be performed. (added 5/28/99 , reviewed 8/8/99 )

The PBS Kids Democracy Project
http://www.pbs.org/democracy/kids/
Want to give elementary students an understanding of how the government plays a part in our daily lives, or what the President of the United States does during the day? This easy to navigate site lets students explore these topics, or go virtually into the voting booth. (added 9/8/00 )

The Port Chicago Disaster
http://intergate.cccoe.k12.ca.us/pc/
This resource and the accompanying activities outline the events of 1944, when a major explosion rocked Port Chicago, CA. How far does duty go for a soldier during wartime; was there racism involved in the decision to court martial African-American soldiers who refused to continue to load munitions under unsafe circumstances? Students can investigate using webquests, or teachers can lead students through the essential questions surrounding this historic event. (added 9/22/00 )

The Presidents of the United States
http://www.netcolony.com/news/presidents/
Find out all the information about the past presidents of the United States, and gain some insight into the man who might be the next President. Students can discover typical bibliographic information, or go beyond the ordinary, by studying the text of famous presidential speeches, the educational background of each president, how they used military power, and who was appointed to the US Supreme Court during their term of office. (added 10/6/00 )

The Psychology Place
http://www.psychplace.com/
From Peregrine Publishers, The Psychology Place is a teaching and learning resource for introductory psychology that includes basic information, "Ask Dr. Mike" question and answer section, engaging learning activities, news and research, a glossary, a forum, and more. The site is well organized and searchable, and does a good job of making the subject relevant and interesting. A nominal membership fee will be required to access the site after December 1. (added 11/25/97 , reviewed 4/22/99 )

Theban Mapping Project
http://www.thebanmappingproject.com/
The Theban Mapping Project is an extensive, scientific representation of the Theban Valley of the Kings and the Theban Necropolis. “Since its inception in 1978, the Theban Mapping Project (TMP, now based at the American University in Cairo) has been working to prepare a comprehensive archaeological database of Thebes. With its thousands of tombs and temples, Thebes is one of the world’s most important archaeological zones.” (added 2/27/06 , reviewed 2/27/06 )

ThisNation
http://www.thisnation.com/
Created by a political science professor, this nation is a guide for students and the voting public, on the US Government. The online textbook starts with an introduction "Why Government?" which explains some of the roles the government plays in our lives. The library links to many documents, speeches and constitutions of other nations. Under the area marked students, you will find some very tough self-grading quizzes. This has the easiest method to find your elected officials. (added 8/18/00 )

THOMAS Legislative Information
http://thomas.loc.gov/
This service of the U.S. Congress offers up-to-date information on legislators, legislation, and the legislative process. (added 11/25/95 , reviewed 5/26/00 )

TIME 100: 1900 vs. Now
http://www.pathfinder.com/time/time100/timewarp/timewarp.html
Peruse this engaging site for a snapshot of the important people and changes of the past 100 years, then test your knowledge or vote for the person and event of the century. (added 8/13/99 , reviewed 9/4/99 )

Time for Kids
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/
From the creators of TIME magazine, the site lets students create, learn, get involved, explore, play, guess right, guess wrong, exercise their clicking finger, and generally become a news know-it-all! Divided into sections called News, Poll Zone, Kid Scoops (by kids), Special, Games, and Research Tools. Also includes a teacher section with additional resources, reproducibles, and ideas. (added 2/18/03 , reviewed 2/18/03 )

TIME Magazine
http://pathfinder.com/time/
This informative resource is archived for easy searching. (added 11/25/95 , reviewed 4/22/99 )

Trading Around the World
http://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/center/students/trade/index.htm
An interactive simulation and role-playing activity based on a fast-paced game that challenges the player to buy low and sell high. The simulation is a trading model that matches the player with computerized traders from around the world. Prices respond to the overall health of the global economy, and players can see how commodity prices change over time. (added 10/31/05 , reviewed 10/31/05 )

Traditions of the Sun (Chaco Culture National Historical Park)
http://www.traditionsofthesun.org
Traditions of the Sun: Chaco Culture National Historical Park allows visitors to explore the park, learning about NASA research on the Sun and Native American solar practices within a larger historical and cultural context. Chaco Canyon was a major center of ancestral Puebloan culture from around 850 to 1250 A.D. Users can pan and zoom satellite images of the canyon as well aerial photos of the great houses, which are the enormous ancient structures found in the park. Clicking on points of interest brings up ground-based and aerial photos, historic images, QuickTime VR and time-lapse video. There are over 300 images and videos in the site. Traditions of the Sun: Chaco Culture National Historical Park evolved from a collaborative process between NASA's Sun-Earth Connection Education Forum (SECEF), Ideum (an interactive multimedia design firm), National Park Service at Chaco Canyon and many other individuals and organizations listed in the credits. (added 12/13/04 , reviewed 12/13/04 )

Tsunami Disaster in South Asia
http://www.my-ecoach.com/online/activity.php?projectid=3984
What can we do to help the victims and their families of the Asian Tsunamis? Several countries have been affected by the 9.0 magnitude earthquake centered off the west coast of northern Sumatra which resulted in devastating tsunamis. One step in lending support to the victims is awareness. For this activity, you will work with other students to learn about the countries affected, the impact this devastation has caused, and plan a course of action your class can collectively take to help the victims and their surviving families and relatives. Suggested timeframe to complete: 1 hour a day for 3 days. Created by Leilani Carbonell Pedroni. (added 2/11/05 , reviewed 2/11/05 )

Tudors (BBC History)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/tudors/
This site covers much -- Henry VIII, Reformation, Mary Rose, Elizabeth I, Shakespeare, Daily Life, Age of Exploration, Art, Architecture. Also includes a Message Board, Timeline, Related Links, and several interactive activities. A rich resource. You may also want to explore Interactive Content and History for Kids (left nav menu) for more activities and resources. Search BBC Schools for related activities and lesson plans (http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/) (added 5/9/07 , reviewed 5/9/07 )

Two Towns of Jasper (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2002/twotownsofjasper/index.html
Originally broadcast in 2003 and part of the PBS P.O.V. series (Point of View), this site contains numerous resources of interest to those studying hate crimes in America. You will find a poll conducted by ABC on race relations, transcript of Ted Koppels "America in Black and White," a Jasper update, overview of the event provided from a white and a black perspective, and standards-based lesson plans which may require access to the video (note: many handouts are available independent of the video). A thought-provoking site as are all P.O.V. offerings. (added 1/15/07 , reviewed 1/15/07 )

Understanding the Kosovo Conflict: A lesson in Media Literacy
http://www.lhric.org/war/lesson.html
New York educators Katerina Ceman and Mrinalini Rajwar developed this site to look at bias in the media and in government rhetoric. The lessons require critial reading and thinking, and is a good example of how the Internet can support rich learning activities. (added 5/14/99 , reviewed 5/22/99 )

VAGUEpolitix
http://www.vaguepolitix.com/
What does this Web Lab site offer? "Compassion with edge. Cynicism with heart. Vulgarity with brains. Open-minded confusion that's alive with meaning, rich in contradictions and loaded with flat-out dumb fun." The first issue of this online quarterly focuses on crime and is packed with interesting links supported by great writing. Browse this site for provocative ideas and resources to support your own learning activities. (added 7/9/99 , reviewed 9/4/01 )

Virtual Autopsy
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/andes/
Five centuries ago, a teenaged girl was sacrificed to the Inca gods on a mountaintop in Peru. Anthropologist Johan Reinhard discovered her preserved body in 1995. Using computed tomography (CT) scans and studying tissue samples, scientists have gleaned information about her DNA and possible links to living relatives as well as details of her death that provide new insights into Inca ritual and religion. This stunning National Geographic site offers a "virtual autopsy" (annotated images of the CT scans) and a "virtual climb" with Reinhard on a new Andes expedition. The site also links to Ice Treasures of the Inca, a chronicle of the mummy's discovery. (added 10/22/97 , reviewed 5/3/99 )

Virtual Exhibits from the Virtual Museum of Canada
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/English/Exhibits/index.html
View Canada in terms of the artwork of Canada and the Americas, historic events that have impacted the Canadian people, and major influences in the Canadian culture. Students can also discover how learning science, doing science, and applying science each play a distinct role in the development of a country. The Teacher's Centre includes search capabilities for museum and online educational programs. (Flash or RealPlayer is required for some exhibits.) (added 4/13/01 )

Voices of the Holocaust
http://voices.iit.edu/
Transcripts and audio files of survivors of the holocaust interviewed in 1946. Hear the actual voices of survivors and pinpoint geographic locations mentioned in transcripts. (added 9/14/00 )

Vote: The Machinery of Democracy (Smithsonian Institute)
http://americanhistory.si.edu/vote/intro.html
Vote: The Machinery of Democracy looks at the history of voting methods in the United States, which are as varied as the individual states and their local election districts. This site explores how ballots and voting systems have evolved over the years as a response to political, social, and technological change, transforming the ways in which Americans vote. Sections include: Introduction, America's Voting Patchwork, Paper Ballots, The Acme of Reform, The Gear & Lever Voting Machine, Punch Card Democracy, Florida 2000, Design for Democracy, The Present and Future Ballot. (added 9/21/04 , reviewed 4/7/06 )

We Hold these Truths to Be Self Evident
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/people/cmathison/truths/truths.html
Developed by professors from San Diego State University's College of Education, this WebQuest guides educators in exploration of multiculturalism and democratic principles in schools. Includes the following sections: Purpose and Directions for Instructional Use, Investigating Special Populations, Democratic Schooling, and a Culminating WebQuest Activity. (added 5/19/97 , reviewed 6/12/99 )

Welcome to the Mary Rose
http://www.maryrose.org/
Come and explore Henry VIII's great warship and meet some of the crew in this website! Hear the crew talk, find out about the objects found on the wreck, try your hand at the quizzes, then print out an activity sheet to do afterwards. A second site,The Learning City, is based on life aboard the Mary Rose. Even if you're not studying history, there are some great pictures and information on these sites. Note: requires Internet Explorer 5+ Teachers guide at http://www.maryrose.org/explore/resources/teachernotes.htm (added 1/10/03 , reviewed 1/10/03 )

Westward, Ho
http://www.cyberbee.com/wwho/
Westward Ho is now taking registrations.E The wagon train leaves in January, so pack your wagon and start heading to Independence, MO, the starting point for the journey. If you want your class to participate in this trip, which will be filled with thrills and perhaps chills, register at http://www.cyberbee.com/wwho/wwho_reg2.html. (added 10/18/01 , reviewed 10/18/01 )

Windows to the Universe
http://windows.engin.umich.edu/
This stunning NASA-funded site explores Earth and Space sciences and the historical and cultural ties between science, exploration, and the human experience. The site includes a rich array of images, movies, animations, and data sets. Teacher Resources include classroom activities and educational links. (added 3/20/98 , reviewed 4/22/99 )

Within these Walls...
http://www.americanhistory.si.edu/house/
This website from the Smithsonian looks at a house in Massachusetts, and follows its inhabitants over two hundred years. Students can find out about the five families that lived there, artifacts from each time period, and how to uncover more information about your own house or neighborhood. (added 5/26/01 , reviewed 5/26/01 )

Women in World History
http://chnm.gmu.edu/wwh/index.php
Curriculua for high school and college, includes primary sources, lessons, and teaching strategies for more than 200 primary sources. Also includes scholarly reviews of online primary source archives, multimedia case studies, and online teaching discussion forums. The Center for History and New Media (CHNM) at George Mason University received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities to create Women in World History. The goal is to help high-school and college world history teachers and their students locate, analyze, and learn from primary sources dealing with women and gender in world history. Could easily be aligned with standards. (added 3/16/07 , reviewed 3/16/07 )

Women Who Changed History
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/women/
Discover women who have made a difference. Biographies, pictures, interviews where possible, and links to related topics. Amelia Earhart is especially well fleshed-out with activities and a teachers guide that includes standards-based lesson plans. See also Women's Suffage (http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/suffrage/) and a lesson plan, Women in History: Research for Expository Writing, http://content.scholastic.com/browse/unitplan.jsp?id=35 (added 3/16/07 , reviewed 3/16/07 )

Words and Deeds in American History
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/mcchtml/corhome.html
The American Memory division of the Library of Congress has contributed another example of what makes the Web so wonderful. "Words and Deeds in American History" collects and posts original manuscripts and letters archived at the Library of Congress. Some have been grouped by such topics as the presidency, military affairs, arts and literature, etc. You also can perform keyword searches or scroll through the chronological list to pull out a few gems like a poem by 13 year old Helen Keller or Ernest Hemingway's assessment of Ezra Pound's mental condition. (added 3/14/98 , reviewed 5/1/99 )

World in the Balance (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/nova/worldbalance
World in the Balance, the companion Web site to NOVA's Earth Day special, features educational resources on population and the environment. Produced by TV station WGBH Boston, World in the Balance provides interactive population maps, classroom role plays, and activities including a population growth calculation, a global trends quiz, and a demographic matching game. The site also offers articles, expert interviews, and recommended links and books. Drawing from moving personal stories in India, Japan, Kenya, and China, World in the Balancegives visitors a deeper understanding of the massive baby boom in developing nations, the plunging birth rates in industrialized countries, and the impact these trends will have on the global environment. (added 4/16/04 , reviewed 4/16/04 )

You Be the Historian
http://www.si.edu/organiza/museums/nmah/notkid/ubh/00intro.htm
Here's a fun way to explore American history by looking at artifacts. The site asks visitors to "figure out what life was like 200 years ago for Thomas and Elizabeth Springer's family in New Castle, Delaware." Students are also asked to consider what future historians might learn about them from objects in their homes. From the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution. (added 4/7/98 , reviewed 5/13/99 )

You Wouldn't Want To Be... (Salariya Web Books)
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/pages/web_books.html
Created by The Salariya Book Company, these innovative titles use a unique combination of information and humor to describe life in earlier times. Web users can interact with the characters by simply moving the cursor over them, to see their thoughts and comments as each story unfolds. The Books are based on titles in the "You Wouldn't Want To Be.." series, which is published in the UK as "Danger Zone". Current titles are: 1) You Wouldn't Want To Be A Roman Gladiator! You are an unfortunate Gaul, captured by the Romans, trained as a gladiator and then sent to fight in the arena. Will you survive to fight again? 2) You Wouldn't Want To Be A Polar Explorer! Join Ernest Shackleton's expedition to icy Antarctica as a polar explorer! 3) You Wouldn't Want To Be An Egyptian Mummy! Find out what happens to you when you die in ancient Egypt and are turned into a mummy! 4) You Wouldn't Want To Sail on the Whaling Ship Essex! You are a 14-year-old cabin boy who learns about whaling the hard way. Will you live or die when a whale sinks your ship? Quick, easy, fun reads with historical fact thrown in. (added 11/12/04 , reviewed 11/12/04 )

Your Nation
http://www.your-nation.com/
Ever wonder which countries have the highest unemployment or lowest birth rates? Drawing from the CIA Factbook and other sources, this tool allows you to compare characteristics for two countries, find the top and bottom five countries for any characteristic, or summarize data for a particular country. There are more than 80 characteristics to choose from, from literacy to transportation to technology. (added 7/23/99 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

Youth In Action Network
http://www.mightymedia.com/youth
Youth In Action Network is designed to help educators, students and concerned individuals from all over the world come together to engage in social action. Current main topic areas include the environment and human rights. Youth In Action Network is built around three components integral to participating in social action: Learn, Communicate, and Take Action. This service has the particular goal of providing students with everything they need to influence decisions that affect their world. (added 5/22/96 , reviewed 4/22/99 )

A School for Iqbal - A Bullet Can't Kill A Dream
http://www.digitalrag.com/iqbal/index.html
This site is an outstanding example of how the Web is about people and reaching out (not bandwidth and AUPs). Iqbal Masih was sold into child bonded labor at 4 years of age for the equivalent of $12. He escaped at age 10 and began to speak out against child slavery. He won the Reebok Human Rights Youth in Action Award 1994 and on Easter Sunday, 1995, he was murdered. Students at Broadmeadow Middle School formed a campaign to help fight for Iqbal's Dream. Also look to the Atlantic Monthly's exhaustive and persuasive article, Child Labor in Pakistan by Jonathan Silvers. Teachers and students could use the Iqbal site as inspiration for their own projects. (added 8/15/97 , reviewed 5/1/99 )

American Indians and the Natural World
http://www.clpgh.org/cmnh/exhibits/north-south-east-west/
Hosted by the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, this site is an exploration of four tribes of Native Americans: the Tlingit of the Northwest Coast, the Hopi of the Southwest, the Iroquois of the Northeast, and the Lakota of the Plains. It includes the "belief systems, philosophies, and practical knowledge that guide [these] peoples' interactions with the natural world." (added 11/29/99 , reviewed 5/26/00 )

BBC School
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/
This BBC Education site is full of resources for the home and the classroom. (added 10/17/98 , reviewed 3/29/06 )

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
Created by the Government Printing Office, this well-designed site introduces children to how the government works. It covers the U.S. Constitution, how laws are made, the branches of government, and citizenship. The site is divided into sections aimed at age groups K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12, with a separate section for parents and educators. It also includes games and activities, e-mail for kids to ask questions of Ben Franklin (the first public librarian) and extensive links to other government related sites. (added 1/20/00 )

California Voter Foundation
http://www.calvoter.org
The California Voter Foundation (CVF) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization founded in 1989 to shape a more informed and engaged California electorate. Use the CVF online voter resources to get substantive information on candidates and measures. (added 3/28/96 , reviewed 5/3/99 )

Exploring 20th Century London
http://www.20thcenturylondon.org.uk/index.php
Eleven London organisations have brought together their 20th century collections offering a unique insight into London's recent past. Explore thousands of online objects and hundreds of facinating information pages about every decade and corner of Greater London. You can also Send an e-card, Play the Monthly Quiz, and Discover what it was like living as a child in 20th century London (http://www.talesoflondon.org.uk/). Jointly funded by the MLA Designation Challenge Fund and the London Museums Hub. Excellent Search (http://www.20thcenturylondon.org.uk/server.php?show=nav.15) "Take a trip and never leaving the farm!" (added 9/1/08 , reviewed 9/1/08 )

Google Earth
http://earth.google.com/
Using Google's satellite imagery-based mapping, Google Earth creates a 3D model of the entire planet that lets you grab, spin and zoom down into any place on Earth. Different versions offer tools for measuring, drawing, saving, printing, and GPS device support. You can use Google Earth demos to get your students excited about geography, and use different Google Earth layers to study economics, demographics, and transportation in specific contexts. Requires downloading software to your hard drive. (added 1/23/07 , reviewed 1/23/07 )

H.I.P. Pocket Change: US Mint's Site for Kids
http://usmint.gov/kids/
The H.I.P. Pocket Change (HPC) Web site was launched in July 1999 by the U.S. Mint. The History In Your Pocket (H.I.P.) Pocket Change site showcases the connection between this country's coins and its people. Through games, stories, and other engaging activities, the site brings to life both the extraordinary individuals who appear on U.S. coinage and the generations of citizens who've used this pocket change. Extensive teacher resources available. (added 12/23/02 , reviewed 12/23/02 )

K-12 History Resource Guide
http://shell3.ba.best.com/~swanson/history/
Originally created by Linda Swanson & Susan Patterson at the International School of Amsterdam as an online version of a paper presented at the Computers and History 95 Conference, this is the first resource any teacher of history and social studies should click to. An outstanding overview with top notch links. (added 3/6/96 , reviewed 5/23/99 )

Our Virtual Underground Railroad Quilt
http://www.beavton.k12.or.us/Greenway/leahy/ugrr/index.htm
Created by students from Mr. Leahy's fourth grade class at Greenway Elementary School in Beaverton, Oregon, this site is the product of their extensive research on the Underground Railroad. Also included is a word search puzzle, a crossword puzzle, quiz, and links to other interesting resources about the underground railroad. (added 11/16/99 , reviewed 5/26/00 )

Wars for Viet Nam: 1945 to 1975
http://vietnam.vassar.edu/
This site offers students an opportunity to examine primary sources from the war. (added 7/25/97 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

A Sightseer's Guide to Engineering
http://www.engineeringsights.org/
The National Society of Professional Engineers created this site to help students understand how engineering affects their lives. Click on a state to find the sites listed (there are just a few for each state). Learn why a particular site was chosen, whether for architectural design, manufacturing processes, or geologic formations. Think of a site in your area that might qualify; you and your class can suggest new additions. This is a perfect introduction to engineering that ties in with 5th grade Social Studies. (added 3/30/01 , reviewed 12/8/03 )

ABC News 4 Kids
http://abcnews.go.com/abcnews4kids/kids/index.html
Keep an eye on this newly launched Flash-y (Flash is one of those plug-ins that allows more animation) site that uses multimedia technology to get to the heart of current events. New stories are added every Tuesday and Thursday, allowing kids to learn about diverse topics such as sea horses and the Napster controversy. (added 7/7/00 , reviewed 3/5/01 )

ABC of the European Union
http://europa.eu.int/abc-en.htm
Want to know more about the European Union and what that union means to the people of Europe? This website explain the ins and outs of this union in fairly plain English. Key issues of the union are clear, and the information is available in all the languages of member countries. (added 5/16/00 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

Abraham Lincoln Online
http://www.netins.net/showcase/creative/lincoln.html
This comprehensive resource for students of the 16th president of the United States includes News and Events, Index to Lincoln Links, ThisEWeekEinELincolnEHistory, Lincoln Quiz of the Month, Historic Lincoln Sites, Speeches and Writings, Resources and Pictures, and the Friends of Lincoln Mailbag. This site can serve as an introduction for middle school students, but also attracts Lincoln buffs who want an online resource to access. Teachers developing units on Lincoln would have enough here to generate many activities. (added 5/31/96 , reviewed 4/9/99 )

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
http://www.alincoln-library.com/Apps/default.asp
The official Web site of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Use this Web site to learn more about the most admired president in American history and the city he called home; as well as to follow the progress of the construction of the Presidential Library and Museum (opening 2004). Sections include Architecture, Kids Page, material about Lincoln's family, selections from President Lincoln's legendary wit, and links to the Illinois History Teacher Magazine. (added 12/7/02 , reviewed 12/9/02 )

Abraham Lincoln Research Site
http://members.aol.com/RVSNorton/Lincoln2.html
While reluctant to add "homegrown" sites; this one seems to offer an unusual array of resources and links with no adverstisements or blinking whirlygigs. The three main sections of this website are the Abraham Lincoln Research Site, Abraham Lincoln's Assassination, and the Mary Todd Lincoln Research Site. Students will enjoy the graphics (numerous photos, newspaper images, political cartoons, etc) and the simple presentation of content. The Assassination section was fascinating (http://members.aol.com/RVSNorton/Lincoln.html) Created and maintained by Roger Norton. (added 5/19/03 , reviewed 5/19/03 )

Absolute Whootie: Stories to Grow By
http://www.storiestogrowby.com
This collection of stories and tales from around the world includes a lesson plan and simple questions for each story. You can search the stories or see a complete list with descriptions, age range, and time required to read the story. Children are invited to illustrate selected stories and share their answers to end-of-story questions. (added 12/14/99 , reviewed 9/14/00 )

AdCracker.com
http://www.adcracker.com/index.htm
Our culture is bombarded by ads, now learn more about them. AdCracker looks at how the buyer buys, how ads can make people think, feel and act, and how to create a brand. Creative Games and the Idea Machine (you'll find these AdCreative) can be used in the classroom. Help your students become more informed, or perhaps launch a few careers. The section on Sex and Advertising would probably best be suited to a more mature class. (added 5/26/01 , reviewed 12/8/03 )

Adolescence Directory On-Line
http://education.indiana.edu/cas/adol/adol.html
Adolescence Directory On-Line (ADOL) is an electronic guide to information regarding adolescent issues and secondary education. This collection of electronic resources is intended for parents, educators, counselors, researchers, health practitioners, and teens. (added 11/25/95 , reviewed 10/8/99 )

Adventure Learning Foundation
http://www.questconnect.org
This site takes students and teachers on real and virtual expeditions around the world. Through a collection of original pictures and journal excerpts, visitors can accompany travelers exploring the natural environment, culture, and peoples of different continents. Past expeditions include Alaska and Yukon, Baja California, American Southwest, and Southern Africa. Each expedition is accompanied by a mixture of information, links, and classroom activities. (added 9/20/02 , reviewed 10/1/02 )

African American Band Music and Recordings, 1883-1923 (Library of Congress)
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/stocks/stocks-home.html
Stock arrangements for bands or small orchestras of popular songs written by African Americans. In addition, a smaller selection of historic sound recordings illustrating these songs and many others by the same composers. Educational materials include short biographies of composers and performers of the time and historical essays. Over 300 performers/composers in the Browse tool. (added 2/5/08 , reviewed 2/5/08 )

African American Odyssey: A Quest for Full Citizenship (Library of Congress)
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/aaohtml/exhibit/aointro.html
Explores black America's quest for equality from the early national period through the twentieth century. Displaying more than 240 items, including books, government documents, manuscripts, maps, musical scores, plays, films, and recordings, this is the largest black history exhibit ever. (added 2/5/08 , reviewed 2/5/08 )

Akhet Internet: The Horizon to the Past
http://www.akhet.co.uk/
A major site out of the United Kingdom, covering ancient Egypt in all its glory. Learn about the Art of the Afterlife, Grave Goods, Mythology, and Monuments and Tombs. Let your students explore the Clickable Mummy. While studying about the rulers of Egypt, they will learn more about day-to-day lives of the Egyptian people. (added 3/1/00 )

American Civil War Ethnography
http://oswego.org/staff/tcaswell/cw/index.html
Thom Caswell has performed a service for any Net-connected teacher getting ready to study the U.S. Civil War. By gathering links by subculture / category (such as "Letters," "Slave Narrative," "Female Perspective," and "Civil War Photos"), a robust Hotlist has been created. The outlines of conducting an ethnography are sketched out by Caswell, but they are more tips than step-by-step lesson plans. Use them as a springboard or dig into the resources to create your own activity with something like Filamentality. (added 2/20/98 , reviewed 8/3/99 )

American Civil War Homepage
http://sunsite.utk.edu/civil-war/
The American Civil War Homepage links to "the most useful identified electronic files about the American Civil War (1861-1865). The page opens a gateway to multi-formatted resources about what is arguably the seminal event in American history." Here's a great one-stop Website for those studying the Civil War. It is clear and frequently updated. (added 7/25/96 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

American Currency Exhibit
http://www.frbsf.org/currency/
Money hasn't always looked like it does today. Explore the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's American Currency Exhibit online and watch history come alive as you step back in time to our nation's beginning. Learn how the United States' rich history is closely tied with our currency. (added 1/8/02 , reviewed 9/25/03 )

American Experience: A Midwife's Tale (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/mwt/index.html
In 1785 Martha Ballard began the diary that she would keep for the next 27 years, until her death. At a time when fewer than half the women in America were literate, Ballard faithfully recorded the weather, her daily household tasks, her midwifery duties, and countless incidents that reveal the turmoil of a new nation. Historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich discusses the importance of Martha Ballard's diary and what it reveals about 17th century America and women's roles at that time. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book of the same name by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, "A Midwife's Tale," Teaching Activities may be adapted in the absence of the for-fee film. See also Do History at http://dohistory.org/ for related materials. (added 3/16/07 , reviewed 3/16/07 )

American Folk: Folklore & Popular Culture
http://www.americanfolk.com
In today's fast-paced, high-tech world, it is a pleasure to come across folks who really do "stop and smell the roses". American Folk features stories about real people: a carhop, a miniature golfer, a chalk muralist, the grandson of the inventor of the fortune cookie and more. American Folk strives to create understanding between diverse people by looking for the extraordinary in the everyday and the mundane in the unfathomable. (added 4/28/98 , reviewed 5/13/99 )

American Immigration Overview
http://americanepic.org/demos/Immigration/immigration.html#Scene_1
This set of modules provides an overview of U.S. immigration using pictures, timelines, and voice-over narration. Special events such as the Irish Potato Famine, Asian Immigration, Immigration in Cities and Town, as well as a discussion of the "melting pot." Personal Histories provide an opportunity at the end to stop and review what has been read and heard in form of short quizzes. From National Heritage Academies. (added 4/14/08 , reviewed 4/14/08 )

American Memory Collections
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/amtitle.new.html
This museum houses extensive photographs and some text from the Civil War, daugerreotypes from the Mathew Brady studio, Continental Congress documents, African-American Pamphlets (1880-1920), and more. Sound recordings and early motion pictures (1897-1916) are in Quicktime format. (added 5/2/96 , reviewed 4/22/99 )

American Social Hygiene Posters (1910-1970)
http://special.lib.umn.edu/swha/IMAGES/home.html
This site is a searchable database of old posters on a variety of social issues such as dance, family, hygiene, mental health, sexual abstinance, and more from 1910-1970. Many would be a great starting point for discussion. Presented by the Regents of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and the University Libraries. (Another neat image search tool at http://digital.lib.umn.edu/ lets you search multiple collections!) (added 11/10/03 , reviewed 11/10/03 )

American Visionaries: Frederick Douglass (National Park Service)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/douglass/
Frederick Douglass has been called the father of the civil rights movement. At an early age, he realized that the ability to read was the key to freedom. He rose through determination, brilliance, and eloquence to shape the American nation. Committed to freedom, Douglass dedicated his life to achieving justice for all Americans, in particular African-Americans, women, and minority groups. Sections include: Power of an Idea; The Mighty Word; Women's Rights; Home in Washington; Time Line; and a QuickTime virtual tour of the Douglass home. (added 12/17/04 , reviewed 12/17/04 )

American Women
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/awhhtml/
American Women is a gateway for Library of Congress researchers working in the field of American women's history. The site contains a slightly expanded and fully searchable version of the print publication "American Women: A Library of Congress Guide for the Study of Women's History and Culture in the United States" (Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, 2001). The guide has been redesigned for online use, with added illustrations and links to existing digitized material located throughout the Library of Congress Web site. (added 3/21/05 , reviewed 3/21/05 )

Ancient Stones of Scotland
http://www.stonepages.com/ancient_scotland/
This fascinating site is part of SCRAN, a searchable archive of history and culture. Links lead to pictures of natural and manmade stone outcroppings, with the local lore included. The glossary can pump up your vocabulary a bit, too. (added 7/24/00 )

Aneki.com: Country Information, Regional and World Rankings
http://www.aneki.com/index.html
Aneki.com provides a site that can be very helpful for middle and high school students doing research on countries around the world. This site is easy to navigate and provides statistical facts, figures, rankings and general information for over 190 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia, North America, Central America, South America, and Oceania. (added 9/9/02 , reviewed 9/9/02 )

Anglo-Apache Conflicts
http://www.historyglobe.com/apache/
This website provides an interactive map, summaries, biographies, and primary documents about major conflicts. Unusual format allows users to select "people" or "conflicts" and then the year. An interactive map displays locations. Limited amounts of information make is useful for younger students. Short quizzes are built-in. Created by History Globe. (added 6/11/04 , reviewed 6/11/04 )

Anthropology Web Sites
http://www.anth.ucsb.edu/netinfo.html
This resource list is organized by topical focus (cultural anthropology, archaeology, and physical anthropology) and geographical focus (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Mediterranean, Middle East, North America, & Oceania). From the Department of Anthropology at the University of California at Santa Barbara. (added 5/22/96 , reviewed 5/23/99 )

Archaelogy Channel Video Guide
http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/videoguide.asp
The Video Guide is a list of short, free videos featuring various archaelogical sites all over the world. The list is not long; but may provide something a little different. The Guide can be sorted alphabetically, by location, or using a visual map of the world. The Archaeology Channel utilizes media (films, news, commentary, interactive programs, etc.) to provide information about "past human lifeways." They are promoting archaeology in education through the development and implementation of school curricula, teacher training, and exhibits. In addition to the videos, there are audio tracks and Teacher Resources (http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/TeacherResources.asp). The Teacher Resources includes links to Activities, Exhibits, Interactive, Lesson Plans , Newsletters , Organizations, Programs, Workshops, and more. (added 11/1/04 , reviewed 11/1/04 )

Art in Cities
http://www.artincities.com/
This web site exists to collect submissions of artwork from cities all over the world, and plot it on a map. To view the art, browse by selecting points on the map, or search by City, Submitter, or Artist. Submitting art is as easy as uploading an image from your computer, and filling out a few fields on a form, thus, encouraging anyone to walk the streets of their city looking for art to add the site. (added 5/9/06 , reviewed 5/9/06 )

Artificial Anatomy: Paper Mache Anatomical Models
http://americanhistory.si.edu/anatomy/index.html
Study some of the ways people learned about the human body in the past. Look at these paper mache models of humans, animals, and flowers to show students history intersecting with life science and preservation of the arts. Let students try to identify the close-ups of parts of one of the models, Jerome. (added 11/10/01 , reviewed 11/10/01 )

Asia for Educators
http://afe.easia.columbia.edu
Featuring a variety of lesson plans, curriculum units, and other teaching materials categorized by subject area and time period, Asia for Educators (AFE) is designed to serve faculty and students in world history, culture, geography, art, and literature at the undergraduate and pre-college levels. (added 6/11/04 , reviewed 6/11/04 )

AskAsia
http://www.askasia.org
Part of Asia Society's web site, AskAsia offers classroom-tested resources and cultural information, games and activities, and links to relevant people, places, and institutions. The site includes special sections for educators and kids. (added 5/14/99 , reviewed 5/22/99 )

Avalon Project (Yale Law School)
http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/avalon.htm
The Avalon Project at Yale Law School is an incredible resource for students and teachers alike. Major historical documents dating back to the 12th Century are presented in entirety, with links to supporting documents, glossaries and indexes for each one. Major documents relevant to Law, History, Economics, Politics, Diplomacy and Government can be found here. (added 1/16/98 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

AwesomeStories.com
http://www.awesomestories.com
Much primary web content is buried and hard to find. AwesomeStories.com takes relevant source material from archives, libraries, museums and institutions and presents it within the context of clear, concise, entertaining stories on a broad range of subjects. Coverage includes Flicks, Famous Trials, History, Biography, Religion, Disasters, LawBuzz (skip Inspiration--doesn't seem to fit). Short chapters and lots of links to external sources will help keep students interested. Flash-based and non-Flash versions available. (added 8/15/03 , reviewed 8/15/03 )

BBC African Instruments
http://www.bbc.co.uk/aboutmusic/features/africa/
Dance music, pop, jazz, rock, rap, blues - there aren't many genres which don't carry an element of African 'DNA' somewhere in their make up. A variety of music has its foundation in a blend of African and European sounds. This interactive site lets you explore various parts of Africa and provides information, examples, photos, or videos of musical instruments. Requires Real Player. From the About Music web site, British Broadcasting Corporation. (added 6/16/03 , reviewed 6/16/03 )

BBC's Learning English Area
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/index.shtml
Combine language skills with current events. Polish your knowledge of Metaphors. Listen to broadcast stories and learn the definitions of Words in the News. Interactive quizzes are also available. (added 10/20/00 )

Beast Within: An Interdisciplinary Unit
http://www.cyberlearning-world.com/nhhs/html/beast.htm

This multidiscipline unit involves a study of the darker side of human nature as explored by the literature and history of 20th century man. The 9th grade US Government course calls for an examination of authoritarian government as compared with a democratic system. To achieve this goal, we examine the human rights abuses of such regimes as Nazi Germany, Iraq under Saddam Hussein, Cuba under Fidel Castro, and China under the Communist Party.

Beyond Face Value: Depictions of Slavery in Confederate Currency
http://www.cwc.lsu.edu/cwc/BeyondFaceValue/beyondfacevalue.htm
Currency is a document of culture; identity of a people, a place, and a time. Denominations are distinguished not only by perceived worth, but with imagery that conveys a message to and from the society that embraces it. This electronic exhibit focuses on the depictions of slaves in Confederate currency. These images were created by those who institutionalized and worked to preserve slavery, and do not necessarily portray the slaves as they viewed themselves and their condition. Also featuring modes of transportation, mythical characters, historical figures of the American Revolution, and romantic portrayals of white women and children. Includes sections on the Civil War, economics, an image gallery, and links to other resources. Younger students will enjoy the graphics. (added 3/5/07 , reviewed 3/5/07 )

Bill of Rights Institute
http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/
Bill of Rights Institute has a large selection of free lesson plans available to teachers looking for a way to bring the Bill of Rights and the Constitution to life. Primary Source Activities, Citizenship and Character Lessons, and Historical Narratives offer new ideas for the study of the amendments to the U.S. Constitution and how those amendments affect U.S. society. (added 5/29/02 , reviewed 5/29/02 )

Biography on A&E
http://www.biography.com/
A&E's Biography web site includes a searchable and browsable online collection of 25,000 cross-referenced biographies from the Cambridge Biographical Encyclopedia. The site also provides selected opening chapters and reviews from best selling biographies, a quiz and anagram game, chatboards, and schedules of upcoming episodes of the Biography television program. Very busy interface and rather "hollywood" looking. (added 11/5/96 , reviewed 4/5/04 )

Biz/Ed Wannna Argument?
http://www.bized.ac.uk/current/argument/index.htm
Wanna Argument, a new feature from Biz/ed, examines the pros and cons of various business-related issues. Just two topics have been posted so far, fuel taxes and the cost of fuel and whether or not Britain should adopt the Euro. In the study of economics, this resource can bring different issues into a real-life focus. Students can also use this site to compare the impact of economics in the United States and the United Kingdom. (added 11/3/00 , reviewed 3/29/06 )

blackbaseball.com: Negro Baseball Leagues
http://www.blackbaseball.com/
Learn about the origins of the Negro Baseball Leagues: what they were, why they were founded, and why they no longer exist. Learn about players and teams. Content for this website is provided and edited by James A. Riley, a foremost authority on the history of baseball's Negro Baseball Leagues. Riley is also Director of Research at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri. (added 3/5/07 , reviewed 3/5/07 )

Building Stone of the United States: The NIST Test Wall
http://stonewall.nist.gov/
What stones do we use to build?EWhich stones weather best? Some of these questions can be answered at this website, which examines a test wall of building materials constructed in 1948. A great feature allows students to look at stones from different states or countries (many of the stone samples were collected in 1880) and examine the differences between the materials stored inside and those built into the wall and exposed to the elements. (added 5/2/01 , reviewed 7/25/01 )

California as We Saw It (California State Library)
http://www.library.ca.gov/goldrush/index.cfm
The goal of the exhibit is: provide an overview of the Gold Rush, emphasize the strength of the Library's collection, and incorporate items that will simultaneously delight, surprise, and inform. The exhibit features many examples drawn from the California History Section's extensive manuscript collections including maps, journals, letters, printed books, pamphlets, periodicals, and newspapers. Within each section, you'll find descriptions and photos of primary source materials. Not designed for young students but still of value to them. No search tool. (added 7/21/03 , reviewed 7/21/03 )

California Heritage: Digital Image Access Project
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/CalHeritage/
Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the UC Berkeley Library, this online archive provides high quality images from California's past. This could be a central resource for 4th grade classes who want to do primary research on California history. (added 8/27/97 , reviewed 7/24/99 )

California Mission Studies Association
http://www.ca-missions.org
The California Mission Studies Association created this site to support "study and preservation of the California missions and their Native American, Hispanic, and early American past." Their Web site includes articles, an illustrated glossary, a directory of missions, and a comprehensive list of links to related Web sites. (added 11/6/98 , reviewed 5/1/99 )

Calliope, Muse of Eloquence
http://fayette.k12.in.us/~cbeard/calliope
To better understand certain words in the English language, knowledge of Greek, Roman and Norse mythology can help. Calliope integrates worksheets and interactive quizzes to help students explore the roots of words found in mythology, and expand their personal vocabulary. (added 3/30/01 )

Campaigns That Have Made a Difference (Ad Council)
http://www.adcouncil.org/campaigns/historic_campaigns/
For more than 60 years, the Ad Council has developed hundreds of public service advertising campaigns. The selected Public Service Announcements (PSAs) highlighted in the Historic Campaigns section have made a measurable difference in our society. There is some data in the Research section; but the campaigns themselves are fascinating and also include statistical info. Some ads have accompanying video clips and graphics. (added 3/29/04 , reviewed 3/29/04 )

Canadian Timeline
http://www.micromedia.on.ca/Timeline/TIMELINE.htm
This timeline of important dates in Canadian history is browseable by date or type of event. Great for comparison to other timelines found in Blue Web'n, such as the timeline of milestones found on the Explore D.C. website at http://www.exploredc.org. (added 4/13/02 , reviewed 4/13/02 )

Canela Indians of Northeastern Central Brazil
http://www.mnh.si.edu/anthro/canela/
Produced by the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Currently (as of 2002), some 1,300 Canela live in just one large circular village in the center of Maranhao state about 40 miles south of Barra do Corda and about 400 miles southeast of the mouth of the Amazon. Still under construction, this site presents information about Canela, daily life, rituals, literature, artifacts, festivals, and environment. Don't miss the section called "Smithsonian Research" to find out how this kind of research is conducted. Numerous photographs. Video's weren't working. (added 3/21/03 , reviewed 3/21/03 )

Cases & Materials on American Federalism
http://www.agh-attorneys.com/3_camo_contents.htm
This site contains materials used in American Government Courses at Purdue University Calumet. K-12 & college-level teachers will find it useful. The site contains a glossary, a timeline, historical documents (American, British, and English), review questions, edited court cases, other materials, and links to other free resources. (added 9/9/02 , reviewed 9/9/02 )

Child Labor in America 1908-1912
http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/childlabor/index.html
Although the focus is somewhat narrow, the content is compelling. High quality photographs of children dwarfed by the adult work world speak volumes about their lives and the world that surrounds them. Explore the expressions on the children's faces and the evocative background settings. Don't miss the about page or the link to the 1997 International Conference on Child Labor report at the UNICEF web site. The site could be used with students of many grade levels for social studies and language arts. (added 12/19/98 , reviewed 6/11/99 )

City Populations
http://www.citypopulation.de/
If you're looking for current population information for cities around the globe, this is the place for you. Before you get into the maps and tables, print out a list of the abbreviations so that you can understand all about the agglomerations. Figure population density by population by hectares. (added 7/7/00 )

Cleopatra: A Multimedia Guide to the Ancient World
http://www.artic.edu/cleo/index.html
Cleopatra: is an interactive guide to the Ancient Art Collection of The Art Institute of Chicago. Cleopatra, queen of Egypt from 51 to 30 B.C., embodied the three great cultures of the ancient Mediterranean region: she was Greek by birth, ruled Egypt as its queen, and lost her kingdom to Rome. To see the "Close-up" views of the Ancient Art objects, their "Stories" and listen to the Glossary pronunciations you will need QuickTime. Includes printable lesson plans for grades 4 thru 12 (http://www.artic.edu/cleo/Teachfolder/LPMainSearch.html). (added 12/28/02 , reviewed 12/28/02 )

Clicking Anastasia: an Internet Adventure
http://www.lostsecrets.com/
Can you find the Tsar's lost millions? The story begins in the summer of 1918. Nicholas Romanov, former Tsar of the Russian Empire, his wife Alexandra and their five children, have been captives of Communist revolutionaries for more than a year. On the night of July 16 they are killed by Bolshevik soldiers. "What happened to the Romanov fortune? Was it lost? Or hidden? And if hidden, where? Now two new revolutions--one of Russian hope and freedom, the other of bits and microchips -- may help solve the mystery." Play the game, or read the background information. Great template for other learning adventures. (added 1/9/98 , reviewed 5/15/99 )

Codes and Ciphers in the Second World War
http://www.codesandciphers.org.uk/
Everyone I know has played spy at one time or another. Let students see the practical side, and how technology and mathematics helped break codes during World War II. Take a virtual tour of Bletchley House, where code-breaking operations were housed, and learn about Enigma, the coding machine that was so tough to break. (added 11/24/00 )

Colosseum: A Gladiator's Story (Discovery)
http://media.dsc.discovery.com/convergence/colosseum/colosseum.html
A multimedia extravaganza which includes a virtual trip through Rome's "Arena of Death," Colosseum through time slideshow, and an animated video fly-through of the Colosseum as it looked 1,900 years ago including a gladiator's battle! Also includes an onlne quiz. Requires Flash. (added 6/25/04 , reviewed 6/25/04 )

Coming Soon to a School Near You: A Project on Youth Gangs
http://mail.nvnet.org/~cooper_j/YouthGangWQSite/
This WebQuest is for 11th and 12th grade students. It is designed to help students recognize the danger gangs pose to themselves and their school communities. Students research youth gangs and create brief media campaigns for middle school students to persuade them to stay out of gangs. This site is easy to read and provides links to many useful resources. (added 9/6/02 , reviewed 9/6/02 )

Community in History
http://community.rice.edu/
This site provides resources for teachers and students, as well as completed examples, for the use of local history and community studies as "the best way for students to gain a holistic sense of the role of history in understanding the world around them." This Project was created by the Center for Technology in Teaching and Learning, Rice University, Houston, Texas and Hogg Middle School with the support of the NEH Schools for a New Millennium Grant Program. (added 5/7/05 , reviewed 5/7/05 )

Conversations with History
http://globetrotter.berkeley.edu/conversations/
It's often difficult to find primary source material. Here you will find a collection of interviews with men and women from all over the world. "Guests include diplomats, statesmen, and soldiers; economists and political analysts; scientists and historians; writers and foreign correspondents; activists and artists. The interviews span the globe and include discussion of political, economic, military, legal, cultural, and social issues shaping our world. At the heart of each interview is a focus on individuals and ideas that make a difference." In some instances, you will find multimedia clips that can be played in the classroom. Produced by the Institute of International Studies, UC Berkeley. (added 10/14/02 , reviewed 10/14/02 )

Costumes.Org
http://www.costumes.org/
Costumes galore! Read about the history of costumes, or look under Ethnic costumes for costumes from all over the world. Great links. (added 1/26/01 , reviewed 3/5/01 )

Current Topics in Psychology
http://www.fenichel.com/Current.shtml
Created by clinical psychologist Michael Fenichel, this hotlist links to general reference and topic-specific articles, Web sites and research tools. (added 9/16/97 , reviewed 8/14/00 )

CurriculumUnits.com
http://www.curriculumunits.com/units.htm
Teachers at Shawsheen Technical High School have been busy creating ways to integrate technology into the curriculum and have taken the time to put together a website to share their ideas with you. The three units created so far fit into the curriculum for high school English, mathematics, and science. The Crucible offers background information and assignments that seek to enlighten readers of the Arthur Miller play. Galileo has students explore the life and times of Galileo, as well as examine his theories in a lab setting. The Excellent Adventure has students virtually travel from Philadelphia to Orlando, estimating costs of travel and learning local literary and historical background in each stop along the way. (added 12/8/00 , reviewed 8/27/01 )

Curtis Botanical Magazine
http://www.nal.usda.gov/curtis/
**** Students of all ages can access antique illustrations of native plant species from around the world. The US Department of Agriculture has created a database from the information found in Curtis Botanical Magazine (published 1787-1807.) Use the search feature to find plants by common name, species, or location, such as US state or country. (added 11/17/00 )

Cyber Nations
http://cybernations.net/
Create a nation anywhere in the world and decide how you will rule your people by choosing a government type, a national religion, ethnicity, tax rate, currency type, and more in this geo-political, nation, and government simulator. Build your empire by purchasing infrastructure to support your citizens, land to expand your borders, technology to increase your nation's effectiveness, military to defend your interests, and develop national improvements and wonders to build your nation according to your choosing. Register or Login and get started building your nation today. For more information about Cyber Nations check out the Cyber Nations Forums (http://forums.cybernations.net/) or visit the About Cyber Nations page (http://cybernations.net/about.asp) for a detailed description of the game. (added 3/25/08 , reviewed 3/25/08 )

Cyberspace Farm
http://www.cyberspaceag.com/
Want your students to know from where their next meal is coming? CyberSpace Farm, sponsored by Kansas Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE), features activities, articles, and fun facts about farms and ranches. Students can compare journal entries from a farm wife in 1900 with a farm wife in 2000. (added 6/5/00 )

Death Penalty Information
http://teacher.deathpenaltyinfo.msu.edu/
The current implementation of the death penalty in the United States is making headlines. Michigan State University has assembled materials to help students explore, debate, and discuss this controversial important topic involving federal and state laws and personal values. The first URL includes the history of the death penalty, stages in a capital case, interactive US maps and state data and policies, arguments for and against the death penalty, and four actual courtroom cases, along with lesson plans for teachers. (added 12/1/00 )

Depression Central
http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.html
This site is a "central clearing house for information on all types of depressive disorders and on the most effective treatments for individuals suffering from Major Depression, Manic-Depression (Bipolar Disorder), Cyclothymia, Dysthymia and other mood disorders." (added 7/18/96 , reviewed 5/28/99 )

Dirksen Congressional Center's Communicator
http://webcommunicator.congresslink.org/
You can either visit this site directly, or have the newsletter with updates sent right to you. Each monthly "Communicator" provides information about any changes to the other four sites in The Center's Web suite and classroom lessons. This month's featured lesson is Congress's Accomplishments: What Has Congress Done for You? (added 12/18/01 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

Discovery of Gold in California
http://www.sfmuseum.org/hist2/gold.html
This achival document by Gen. John A. Sutter (along with enough graphics to paint the picture) could be a good starting point for learners studying the Gold Rush and Westward Expansion. Posted by the Museum of the City of San Francisco, the site offers easy links to related articles like: "An Eyewitness to the Gold Discovery," "Dramatic Impact of the Gold Discovery," "Gold Rush and Anti-Chinese Race Hatred," and a series of Gold Rush chronologies. A fine unit could be wrapped around this information. (added 3/29/98 , reviewed 5/13/99 )

Dismuke's Virtual Talking Machine
http://www.dismuke.org/
You can listen to the recordings of the early 20th Century. Hear the wonderful sounds of Caruso, Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald and many more in this truly wonderful collection of online music. (added 11/10/01 , reviewed 11/10/01 )

dMarie Time Capsule
http://dmarie.com/timecap/
A simple tool to help locate news headlines based on the date you enter. Quick Page will automatically generate a Time Capsule page for you. Advanced Page will lead you through a "wizard" that allows you to select specific headlines, birthdays, songs, TV shows, toys, and books for your selected date. You can edit the information, or even add your own information to the final page! When you're through, you'll be presented with your own customized page that includes all the information you've chosen, plus typical consumer prices from that year, Academy Award winners that year, etc. Currently has data for the years 1800 through 2002. From dMarie Direct Inc. (added 8/23/04 , reviewed 8/23/04 )

Dolphin-Safe Tuna?
http://www.richmond.edu/%7Eed344/webquests/dolphins/
Elementary students place themselves in the roles of Tuna Fishermen, Dolphin Activists, and Supporters of Dolphin Protection Legislation to explore the issues surrounding dolphin-safe tuna. Then, they use this information to create a plan for ocean fishing (added 1/12/01 )

Down the Drain: Chicago's Sewers
http://www.chipublib.org/digital/sewers/sewers.html
Down the Drain was developed through a partnership of the Chicago Department of Sewers and the Chicago Public Library. For most of the City's first seven decades, the defining struggle for Chicago's continued existence was not the Great Fire of 1871, but its battle with sewage. In the process, streets were raised; channels were dug; an industrial empire launched; tunnels bored miles beneath Lake Michigan; and new technologies invented. In 1900, Chicago took the astonishing step of reversing the Chicago River, making it the first river to flow away from its mouth. The feat was called one of the seven engineering marvels of the world. In 1922, the flow of a second river, the Calumet, would also be reversed. Interesting because all cities that grow too large face similar problems. (added 3/21/03 , reviewed 3/21/03 )

Dr. Seuss Went to War
http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/speccoll/dspolitic/
This site includes political cartoons from the noted childrens' writer Theodore Seuss Geisel(1904-1991) Students can follow the course of World War II through these series of cartoons that first appeared in the New York newspaper PM. Subject matter includes politics, battles, and life in the U.S. during the war. (added 6/19/00 )

Earth Calendar
http://www.earthcalendar.net/
Do you know what is being celebrated today? This calendar is not centered on the US, but on the nations of the world.E Find holidays by nation, or by date, or by religion. Also, keep up with the phases of the moon. Easy to use. (added 10/4/01 , reviewed 10/4/01 )

Education Site for the Olympic and Paralympic Games of 2002
http://www.uen.org/2002/
Created by the Utah Education Network, this site features curriculum for each of the 79 countries that will be participating in the Olympics, as well as information about the Torch Relay, venues, and sports. You will find lessons and activities under Curriculum, or under Countries (Click on the country, then look at the right side of the page for the link All about CountryX) (added 1/21/02 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

Environmental Impacts of Hurricane Katrina
http://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/hurricane_katrina/
A government agency that is working to assess the marine environmental impacts of Katrina is the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA.) The site is fairly simple to navigate, as it essentially contains a number of links to some of the projects they are currently working on throughout the region. Some of these projects include assessments of the marine mammal and turtle health and monitoring the area for harmful algal blooms. Visitors may also wish to learn about the currently deployed vessels that are out working in the area, or they may also want to take a look at their links section. (added 5/9/06 , reviewed 5/9/06 )

Ethics Videos on the Web (USD)
http://ethics.sandiego.edu/video/index.html
Founded in 1994 by Lawrence M. Hinman, University of San Diego for ethics instructors and their students, this site includes videos on an extensive range of topics such as: Aristotle ; Abortion; Academic Integrity; Animal Rights; Bioethics; Terrorism; Death Penalty; Environmental Ethics; Euthanasia; Gender and Sexism; Poverty and Welfare; Racism; and World Hunger. The main site, Ethics Updates (http://ethics.sandiego.edu/) also includes a library of classic texts, Case Studies, guides to writing ethics papers, and a glossary of key ethical terms. (added 2/9/04 , reviewed 2/9/04 )

Exploration Through the Ages (Mariners' Museum)
http://www.mariner.org/exploration/index.php
Retrace the steps of the great explorers from ancient Egypt to the North Pole and beyond. Divided into these sections: Explorers, Their Ships, Tools of Navigation, and Voyages. Short essays covers topics such as the global exchange of cultures, plants, animals, and, disease; the development of Map-Making; Life At Sea; and even Travel Writers! Interactive activities can be found at http://www.mariner.org/exploration/index.php?page=activities. Also includes a glossary, bibliography, and FAQ. If your class can't travel to The Mariners' Museum, the Museum can travel to your classroom through two-way interactive videoconferencing. (added 5/1/07 , reviewed 5/1/07 )

Exploring Leonardo
http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/LeoHomePage.html
This excellent Museum of Science site offers resources for learning about Leonardo da Vinci. Explore this site and learn about this fascinating scientist, inventor, and artist. Includes lesson plans for grade 4-8 classroom activities. (added 5/5/97 , reviewed 5/1/99 )

exZOOberance
http://www.exzooberance.com/
exZOOberance is dedicated to those who love and support the animal kingdom. The pictures ofE animals make this site a joy for animal lovers of all ages. (Readers are invited to add toE information about the animals listed). News articles regarding all things touching theE animal kingdon can tie Life Science in with current events. (added 9/15/01 , reviewed 9/15/01 )

Eyewitess
http://www.ibiscom.com/
The theme for this website is "History through the eyes of those who lived it." Until modern times, this entails reading portions of diaries and other writings. For modern history, hear audio clips of famous speeches, entertainment of the era, and news clips. The snapshots allow you to view the times in a whole new way. (added 6/18/01 , reviewed 6/18/01 )

Field Trips Site
http://www.field-trips.org/
The Field Trips Site is targeted to K-12 education and features a range of field trips on nature topics: Rainforests, Endangered Species, Salt Marshes, Volcanoes, and more. AE good resource for classroom use, with teacher objectives and resources are provided for eachE trip. (added 9/15/01 , reviewed 9/15/01 )

First Americans for Grade Schoolers
http://www.u.arizona.edu/ic/kmartin/School/
Created by a Muscogee Creek student at Stanford for her local school, this site offers information, activities, and links to help elementary students learn about four Native American tribes. (added 10/12/98 , reviewed 4/24/99 )

First Among Equals
hhttp://www.nlc-bnc.ca/2/4/index-e.html
First Among Equals is an online version of an exhibit on the twenty Prime Ministers of Canada. Students can learn about the role of each Prime minister, the path they take to gain power, and even their private lives during and after they've been elected. (added 1/8/02 , reviewed 1/8/02 )

For Teachers: National D-Day Museum New Orleans
http://www.ddaymuseum.org/education_teacherslesson.html
Resources and Teaching Materials from The National D-Day Museum: Student Fact Sheets (D-Day History, Women in World War II, Enigma, African-American Involvement, SHAEF, What does the "D" in D-Day Mean?, Pearl Harbor, Home Front, Higgins in New Orleans). The Education Department at The National D-Day Museum offers these guidelines to help teachers focus on the main themes of D-Day and WWII. The Museum offers a number of Lesson Plans, which you may download or print from this web site for classroom use free of charge. Each lesson comes complete with directions, Louisiana education benchmarks, and reproducible handouts. (Adobe Acrobat Reader required). Quiz at http://www.ddaymuseum.org/education_studentsquiz_0804.htm and puzzle: http://www.ddaymuseum.org/ddaycrossword.htm (added 8/23/04 , reviewed 8/23/04 )

From Revolution to Reconstruction
http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/
The main body of this hypertext comes from "An outline of American History," a booklet distributed by the United States Information Agency, and provides good basic historical information. Other articles are written by contributors (many are students in the Computing for Historians classes at the Arts Faculty of the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Reading some background on the project could be helpful.Control Strip Extension FaxMonitor FBC Indexing Scheduler Folder Actions Instant Palm Desktop Open Transport SNMP Time Synchronizer Finder AOL Scheduler HyperCard Eudora Pro (added 6/3/96 , reviewed 3/2/01 )

Funschool.com
http://www.funschool.com
This commercial site offers loads of Java-based educational games for kids from preschool to sixth grade. Advertising is a bit intrusive, so take a look before you send kids here. (added 8/17/98 , reviewed 3/22/99 )

Future Culture
http://www.wcpworld.com:80/future/culture.htm
Help your students learn about the diversity of the world's cultures in this beautifully crafted Web site. The heart of this site is a hotlist of links to any country in the world. The site also includes a simple quiz and introduction to traits of culture. (added 4/7/97 , reviewed 5/1/99 )

Gabriel: Gateway to Europe's National Libraries
http://www.kb.nl/gabriel/
This site includes 41 European national libraries from the 39 countries represented in the Conference of European National Librarians (CENL). Gabriel offers information on their services and online exhibitions. Students can visit online exhibitions such as 'Treasures from Europe's National Libraries' and 'Treasures from the World's Great Libraries' These online exhibitions are organized by topics such as 'People and Politics' and 'Science and Inventions.' (added 9/9/02 , reviewed 9/9/02 )

Geography World
http://members.aol.com/GeographyWorld
Brad Bowerman, a teacher from Jermyn, Pennsylvania, has put together this resource that links to everything on the web a geography teacher (cultural or physical) should need. A great find was the links to Maps and Globes, with lots of links to maps and a link to Map Jokes (with Map Haiku also at that website). In the Geography Quizzes area, a lot of the legwork has been done for you...you just need to decide which quizzes to use. World regions are represented with many links that could benefit students researching individual countries. Included in these links are resources created by Mr. Bowerman himself. (added 8/31/01 , reviewed 8/31/01 )

German Unification Case Study
http://www.foothill.fhda.edu/divisions/unification/
There is much more to German Unification than the fall of the Berlin Wall. Let students explore the issues of German reunification by taking on the role of involved citizens, and delve into the benefits and costs of a unified German nation. (added 10/13/00 )

Global Connections: Putting World Events in Context
http://www.pbs.org/globalconnections
Global Connections: Putting World Events in Context, produced by public broadcasting station WGBH, is a new Web site designed to provide the background information needed to understand events occurring in the Middle East. Users can view this site either through a timeline containing events that span the past 100 years or by looking at single themes such as economics or religion. This site was designed particularly for educators and contains lesson plans, activities, and connecting questions which pose higher-level inquiries. (added 9/13/02 , reviewed 9/13/02 )

Global Nomads Group
http://www.gng.org
"Founded in 1998, the Global Nomads Group (GNG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to heightening children's understanding and appreciation for the world and its people. Using interactive technologies such as videoconferencing, GNG brings young people together face-to-face to meet across cultural and national boundaries to discuss their differences & similarities, and the world issues that affect them." (added 3/21/05 , reviewed 3/21/05 )

Global Warming
http://students.itec.sfsu.edu/ITEC815/antaramian/
Government Representative of Developed Nations, Environmental Impact Specialists, Climate Expert Scientists, Government Representative of Newly Industrialized and Industrializing Nations meet at a United Nations conference to decide what steps, if any, should be taken to slow global warming. (added 1/12/01 )

GlobalWeb 9
http://www.bestschools.org/hs/sstudies/global9/home.html
Are your students researching world cultures from 4000 BC to 1700 AD? This site does a great job of encouraging student research in both traditional media (newspapers and journals) and the Internet. Created by a high school teacher/media specialist, check out a reasonable amount of links for African Civilizations, the Renaissance, or the Ming Dynasty of China. The Student Resource Center allows students to search for their topic in a periodicals database. If you haven't spent your periodical budget yet, look at the periodicals listed in this database. (added 6/27/00 )

Google Maps
http://maps.google.com/
Another fabulous tool from Google. Google Maps shows you where you want to go â€" from either your computer or mobile phone â€" and tells you what you'll find when you get there. Check out our satellite view, which gives you access to satellite and aerial images of your locations that you can zoom in, zoom out, or pan in any direction. You can also choose the hybrid view, which superimposes map dataâ€"including streets, street names, and landmarksâ€"over satellite images. Type in a starting and a destination address - Google Maps plots the route for you, displaying it visually on the map itself, together with step-by-step directions for getting there along with approximate mileage. (added 1/23/07 , reviewed 1/23/07 )

Graphic Design from the 1920's and 1930's
http://www.travelbrochuregraphics.com
Trying to set the scene for the writings of F. Scott Fitzgerald or the rise of Adolph Hitler? This is an online gallery created to share a collection of 1920s and 1930s travel-related ephemera (printed matter of passing interest). (added 3/18/02 , reviewed 3/18/02 )

Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/tubman/tubman.html
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad is an interactive web site created by a second grade class at Pocantico Hills School in Sleepy Hollow, New York. The site includes an interactive quiz, timeline, research links, character sketches, and much more. (added 10/17/98 , reviewed 4/25/99 )

Helping Your Child Learn Geography
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Geography/
The ideas in this online pamphlet can help children learn the fundamentals of geography. This site includes information on geography standards, geography-related software, and links to related Web sites. (added 3/24/97 , reviewed 4/15/99 )

Hezzie Goes to War: World War I through the Eyes of a Mid-Missourian
http://coas.missouri.edu/anthromuseum/pattrickwwi
For students who communicate with servicemen abroad, parallels can be drawn between current world conflicts and conflicts of the past. This website gives some insight into one soldier's experiences during World War I.E A past Blue Web'n pick, Letters from an Iowa Soldier in the Civil War at http://www.ucsc.edu/civil-war-letters/home.html, can provide a view from another time. (added 11/10/01 , reviewed 12/18/01 )

Hirshhorn Museum
http://hirshhorn.si.edu/
At the Smithsonian's Museum of modern and contemporary art, immerse yourself in the history of modern art pages. Have students try their hand at the interactive sculpture activity (in Education/Art Interactive). Then, have them compare computer generated versus hands-on sculpture, and identify the differences in process. (added 4/13/02 , reviewed 4/13/02 )

Historic Steps of Lewis and Clark
http://www.usaweekend.com/97_issues/971102/lewis_and_clark/971102trail_intro.html
USA Weekend presents a simple and effective use of HTML to introduce people to the Lewis and Clark expedition. Users become virtual explorers by addressing six key decisions and choosing a answer. Feedback make this more education than merely a quiz. Teachers and students could create similar activities to engage users in understanding and problem-solving a situation from the inside. (added 11/13/97 , reviewed 7/23/99 )

History and Politics Out Loud
http://www.hpol.org/
Hear some of the voices of US History: Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr, Richard Nixon and more. HPOL is a searchable, browsable site that houses audio files in the public domain that are relevant to American history and politics. (added 8/3/01 , reviewed 8/3/01 )

History of Education Site
http://www.socsci.kun.nl/ped/whp/histeduc/
The History of Education Site is an international, annotated collection of Web resources about the history of education and childhood, from simple short overviews to academic papers in various languages. (added 6/13/98 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

HomeworkSpot.com
http://www.homeworkspot.com/
HomeworkSpot is a good place for students to start homework that requires online resources. Resources are grouped by grade level (elementary, middle school, and high school) and by theme (the Human Body or Space or Dinosaurs). The reference section contains current events, libraries, museums, and a reference desk. This finding aid links to many other sites worth and is worth having in your backpack! (added 10/20/00 , reviewed 4/14/04 )

Hudson River Portfolio (New York Public Library)
http://www2.nypl.org/home/Hudson/index.html
The New York Public Library has created this site to make rare images and texts available to researchers, students and lovers of Hudson River history and art. These resources bring together some of the library's most celebrated materials (prints, maps, guidebooks, literature,  photos,  etc.) from the 19th century. There is an historical overview, a "panoramic tour" using the materials, access to the collection by type of resource, and a topical list for browsing the collection. Some resources requires Quicktime. (added 2/23/04 , reviewed 2/23/04 )

Indian Mounds of Mississippi
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/mounds/
This guide to the publicly owned, visitor-accessible American Indian Mound sites of Mississippi provides a compact source of information on these impressive landmarks of the ancient past. Many Indian groups, drawn by the bountiful wildlife, warm climate, and fertile soil, made their homes in what is now Mississippi for thousands of years before the first Europeans and Africans arrived. Mounds built of earth are the most prominent remains left on the landscape by these native peoples. This latest National Register of Historic Places Travel itinerary highlights 11 mound sites, which include some of the best-preserved examples in Mississippi. Created by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places, Southeast Archeological Center, and Natchez Trace Parkway, in conjunction with the Historic Preservation Division of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO). See also the related site: Ancient Architects of the Mississippi (http://www.cr.nps.gov/archeology/feature/feature.htm) (added 1/15/07 , reviewed 1/15/07 )

Indigenous Australia
http://www.dreamtime.net.au/
Hear the tales of the indigenous peoples of Australia, and better understand the role of storytelling as well as other areas of cultural heritage. Students can access a dictionary of terms that may be new to them, and the "How do I find...?" area can help them find the information on specific topics, such as medicines and land ownership. Although the tales are recorded in English, it is important for students to understand the concept of indigenous language. (added 7/22/01 , reviewed 7/19/04 )

Introduction to Geography: Learning the Compass
http://www.angelfire.com/fl/compless/index.html
Part of a program designed to introduce fifth grade students to basic geography concepts and map skills, this lesson introduces compass directions, a concept central to using maps. The lesson pace is a tad slow, so if your Internet access is slow also, your students might get frustrated. A ten question quiz concludes the lesson. (added 7/5/96 , reviewed 6/11/99 )

Iraq (from the U.S. Department of State)
http://usinfo.state.gov/regional/nea/iraq/
Still haven't found that great all-in-one Iraq site but this one pulls together most of what's currently taking place in a newspaper-like format with lots of links to resources. Also available in Arabic, French, and Spanish. (added 10/25/02 , reviewed 10/25/02 )

Journey to the Center of the Earth
http://www.discovery.com/area/specials/deadsea/deadsea1.html
This archive chronicles biologist Jim Malusa's bike adventure to the Dead Sea. From the Discovery Online expeditions site. (added 4/21/97 , reviewed 4/15/99 )

Knowledge@Wharton
http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/index.cfm
Knowledge@Wharton is a bi-weekly online resource that offers the latest business insights, information and research from a variety of sources. An in-depth searchable database of related articles and research abstracts allows access to information through simple mouse clicks. Signing up (free) is required to access everything on the site; but you can get to many of the articles without signing up. Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. (added 4/29/03 , reviewed 4/29/03 )

Landmark Supreme Court Cases
http://www.landmarkcases.org/
This site has been developed through the collaboration of teachers, attorneys, law students, Street Law, and the Supreme Court Historical Society. The vision is to feature Supreme Court cases and concepts that adhere to state social studies standards. The Web site presents cases and concepts within a "one-stop shopping" site that appeals to both teachers and students. The site includes a search tool at the bottom of the homepage that uses a variety of legal resources (FindLaw, dictionary, etc). Includes audio clips, activities, and recommendations for classroom use. Created by Street Law and The Supreme Court Historical Society. (added 1/8/07 , reviewed 1/8/07 )

Last Expressions: Art from Auschwitz
http://lastexpression.northwestern.edu/
The Block Museum at Northwestern University features the art created by prisoners at Auschwitz-Birkenau during their incarceration during the Holocaust. You can browse the art by media, artist, or location. Included are biographies of the artists that explain how they came to create the artwork, often being transferred by guards to office duty. Students can examine re-occurring themes found in the artwork. (added 2/23/01 )

Legislative Histories
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/legishis.html
Beginning with 103rd Congress, 1993, this site contains a wealth of legal information divided into sections: Committees; Legislation; Members; PublicOpinion; and RelatedPages. Compiled by the University of Michigan, Documents Center. (added 1/20/96 , reviewed 3/4/04 )

Lesson Plans and Resources for Social Studies Teachers
http://www.csun.edu/%7Ehcedu013/index.html
Dr. Marty Levine, Professor of Secondary Education, California State University, Northridge, has gathered links to lesson plans and resources which social studies teachers will find useful. The lesson plans here are abundant! They are from more traditional sources (like ERIC) and don't necessarily incorporate technology-use. A good tool for finding sites for classroom use. (added 7/25/96 , reviewed 4/14/04 )

Lesson Plans from Historic Jamestown
http://historicjamestowne.org/learn/lesson_plans.php
Each lesson plan has been designed for a specific grade or two, but in the hands of a good teacher, any of these lesson plans can be adjusted for other grades to use. Archaeology is a fascinating tool to use with your students, and they have included enough background information for you to feel comfortable using these lesson plans. There is also a short power point "Archaeology 101" for teachers to use. This site complements the earlier interactive modules designed for Jamestown Rediscovery, Interactive Exercises (http://historicjamestowne.org/learn/interactive_exercises.php). The lessons themselves are downloadable pdf's aligned to National Standards. (added 4/9/04 , reviewed 4/9/04 )

Library of Congress Newspaper and Current Periodical Room
http://lcweb.loc.gov/global/ncp/ncp.html
This list links to current online periodicals as well as information about the Library of Congress. (added 11/25/95 , reviewed 5/1/99 )

Life Interrupted: The Japanese American Experience in WW II Arkansas
http://www.lifeinterrupted.org/
Life Interrupted is about Camp Rohwer and Camp Jerome in Arkansas. This site is a partnership between the University of Arkansas and the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles. A beautiful interface (Flash) leads to a variety of resources for teachers, students, and others with an interest in History and/or Cultural Studies. Includes an interactive timeline, photos, VR panoramas. (added 1/26/03 , reviewed 1/26/03 )

Life on the Nile
http://americanepic.org/demos/Egypt/Egypt.html
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. (added 11/30/07 , reviewed 11/30/07 )

Longman Atlas Online Companion Website
http://www.longman.com.au/atlas/compweb/
The Longman Atlas features a range of information including maps, tables of statistics, diagrams, graphs, pictures and satellite images. Includes use of state-of-the-art satellite imagery which goes beyond Landsat images and includes Spot and NOAA imagery. The Companion Website contains among other things, Case studies. These somewhat interactive units of work that develop understanding of current geographical issues and phenomena. From within a particular case study topic, use the menu bar at the top of the page to navigate between the Introduction, Case Study, Activities, Useful Links, or return to the Companion Website Contents. From Pearson Education Australia, with an Australian slant; but still something for all. (added 4/15/03 , reviewed 4/15/03 )

Masks.org
http://www.masks.org/
Photographs of masks from many cultures can be found here. Featured are masks from affiliated museums around the world, as well as masks found at mask festivals in Europe and Asia and masks made by contemporary artists. Students can view winners of last year's competition or plan for this year's Youth Exposition (a nominal fee is charged for each entry, due December 15, 2001). (added 5/26/01 , reviewed 5/26/01 )

Medicine and Madison Avenue
http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/mma/
These ads illustrate the variety and evolution of marketing images from the 1910s through the 1950s. The collection represents a wide range of products such as cough and cold remedies, laxatives and indigestion aids, and vitamins and tonics, among others. Compare health information with media literacy and U.S. History. (added 5/29/02 , reviewed 5/29/02 )

Medieval Technology Pages
http://scholar.chem.nyu.edu/technology.html
Seeing technology and medieval in the same phrase may cause you to rethink the term technology and what it has meant to people over the ages. The Subject Index for this site alphabetically lists technology developed and used between 500 and 1600 AD in Western Europe. Or, view the timeline that shows the approximate year certain technologies were introduced in Europe. From Agricultural Tools to the Wine Press, learn how inventions and adaptations made a difference in how people lived their lives. (added 4/13/01 )

Mediterranean Archeological Resources
http://www.geocities.com/i_georganas/main.html
This Greek website links to major archeology journals. Scroll past those to get to some wonderful links to information about Ancient Greek, Egyptian and Roman cultures. Great for some high school and college level students. Look under the British School at Athens for a Quicktime VR tour of the Minoan Palace of Knossos. (added 8/14/00 )

MidLink Magazine
http://longwood.cs.ucf.edu/~MidLink/
MidLink Magazine is an electronic magazine for kids from 8 to 18. The goal is to highlight exemplary work from the most creative classrooms around the globe. Any student aged 8 - 18 can be a published author. They prefer classroom projects, sponsored by a teacher. Teachers: Plan ahead and use this site to locate projects for your classroom. (added 11/25/95 , reviewed 4/16/04 )

Mississipian Moundbuilders and Their Artifacts
http://www.mississippian-artifacts.com/
By Anthony Stein: For more than half a millenium, the Mississippian people cultivated vast agricultural settlements based on corn, squash and beans. However, the Mississippians were much more than prosperous farmers. They also developed a complex and highly organized culture based on a ritualistic relationship between the people and the land. This site contains information, photographs of artifacts, and sketches of daily life. Artifacts include: pottery, pipes, flint points, ear ornaments, beads, and more. (added 12/7/02 , reviewed 12/9/02 )

Mondo Times
http://www.mondotimes.com/
Mondo Times is a web site devoted to mass media around the world. This service provides access to over 13,000 media outlets available online, organized by location and topic. Links to media in every country can be found in the left column on the main page. Some links lead to newspapers in different languages, or those that require a subscription. (added 2/18/02 , reviewed 2/18/02 )

Money, Money, Money
http://www.angelfire.com/il2/colettemcgrew/statementofneeds.html
This unit on money was created for third grade students, integrating the history of currency, with mathematics, and real world issues such as saving money. Interesting site but incredibly annoying due to numerous pop-up ads. Just keep clicking on the page you want to view to eliminate the ads. (added 8/18/00 , reviewed 2/23/04 )

Monticello--The Home of Thomas Jefferson
http://www.monticello.org/
Monticello was the home of Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States. You can explore the house, gardens, and plantation. Includes: biographic info, "A Day in the Life" with images, Jefferson's West (Thomas Jefferson and the Lewis and Clark Expedition), an interactive floorplan, biographies of people who lived and worked at Monticello, an exhibit on Oral Histories, a narrative on slavery, pictures and descriptions of plants and gardens, recipes, and more.
(added 12/13/02 , reviewed 3/4/04 )

Mrs. Proctor's Schoolpage
http://www.angelfire.com/tx4/lessons/
Early childhood and Elementary school teachers will love the web-based activities linked to this page. Students access different age-appropriate websites to gather information about animals, apples, spiders, and ecosystems. In addition, there are links to webquests for Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. (added 11/3/00 )

MSN TerraServer
http://terraserver.homeadvisor.msn.com/default.aspx
The Microsoft TerraServer site is one of the world's largest online databases, providing free public access to a vast data store of maps and aerial photographs of the United States. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides the site with images and maps of the United States. TerraServer contains 3.3 tera-bytes of high resolution aerial imagery and topographic maps. The images are in the public domain, and are freely available for you to download, use and re-distribute. (added 11/26/02 , reviewed 3/4/04 )

Multicultural American West
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~amerstu/mw/index.html
This resource links historic and present cultures that are part of the western United States. Students can access multicultural information on Asian/Pacific, Native American, Chicano/Latino cultures and the roles of Women and Men in the West. (added 11/3/00 )

MuniSource
http://www.munisource.org/
One of the largest collections of municipal government related information on the WWW, this site includes direct links to over 5,600 Official Municipal sites in 45 countries, and the numbers grow daily! Use this site to find out what is really going on in any listed municipality, from town council meetings to library hours. (added 5/4/00 )

Museum of Tolerance Online
http://motlc.wiesenthal.com/index.html
From the Simon Weisenthal center in Los Angeles, this Holocaust resource includes frequently asked questions, a glossary, a timeline, articles, and more. With nearly 200 original photographs, many never before seen by the general public, The Courage to Remember online exhibit includes a resource guide for teachers. (added 7/10/98 , reviewed 8/12/99 )

My Hero
http://myhero.com/
MY HERO illuminates the "unsung" heroes in the cities, towns, and countries where we live. Submit a description of your hero or browse other submissions. (added 4/29/96 , reviewed 7/24/99 )

National Archives: A New Deal for the Arts
http://www.archives.gov/exhibit_hall/new_deal_for_the_arts/rediscovering_america1.html
The New Deal arts projects provided work for jobless artists and promoted American art and culture, giving a larger number of people the ability to see an original painting or a live performance. This site can be used in a comparison of similar projects in other countries (USSR), or the current National Endowment for the Arts. (added 4/22/02 , reviewed 2/23/04 )

National Council for the Social Studies
http://www.ncss.org
This site features information and news for social studies educators, parents, and kids. (added 11/25/95 , reviewed 5/13/99 )

National Education Association - Remember September 11th
http://neahin.org/programs/schoolsafety/september11/materials/lessonhome.htm
The National Education Association (NEA) and the NEA Health Information Network have created a special "Remember September 11th" Web site. It brings together in one place an abundance of ideas, lesson plans, discussion points, and much more to help young people learn from the September 11 tragedy. This site also includes guidance for teachers and parents when using these materials. (added 9/6/02 , reviewed 9/6/02 )

National Geographic Pirates
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/pirates/maina.html
Yo ho ho, it's a pirates site for kids. At this National Geographic site, kids can explore the lives of pirates with an interactive adventure game and check their geography smarts with the GeoBee Challenge. (added 2/10/97 , reviewed 4/15/99 )

National Museum of African Art
http://www.nmafa.si.edu/NMAFAgen.htm
Although not brand new, the Web site of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art is worth a visit. The What's New link from the homepage leads to 5 different specialized interfaces of the museum's collections: diversity, uses, imagery, currently on view, and advanced. (added 5/29/02 , reviewed 5/29/02 )

National Student/Parent Mock Election
http://www.nationalmockelection.org/index.html
The National Student/Parent Mock Election makes students and parents aware of the power of their ballot by actively involving them in a FREE full-fledged campaign and national election. In the last two presidential election years alone, over 10 million students, parents and teachers participated in all 50 states, Washington, DC, and 14 countries/territories around the world where Americans are based. Over 40 million have participated since the project began. The National Student/Parent Mock Election is a non-profit, non-partisan organization and began as part of another project, the NBC Parent Participation TV Workshop. !!Mock Election Day is November 1, 2002!! (added 10/14/02 , reviewed 10/14/02 )

National Women's History Museum (NWHM)
http://www.nmwh.org/
Not a whole lot of info; but a good way to get the younger set started. Includes brief bio's, a quiz, a timeline, and some interactive biographies. Colorful and attractive. Do a search for "women" and see what else turns up! (added 3/16/07 , reviewed 3/16/07 )

Navajo Code Talkers: World War II Fact Sheet
http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq61-2.htm
Navajo code talkers took part in every assault the U.S. Marines conducted in the Pacific from 1942 to 1945, transmitting messages by telephone and radio in their native language -- a code that the Japanese never broke. This is a great example of language skills that played a role in history. (added 12/18/01 , reviewed 12/18/01 )

Navajo Rug Design
http://www.mpsaz.org/arts/elements/balance/page1.html
Written for fourth grade classes studying Native Americans and Arizona, this activity directs students as they navigate the Internet, fill out a learning template, copy and paste into a local paint or draw document, and create an art project of symmetrical balance. Created by Dale Pickering, an art teacher in Mesa, Arizona. (added 10/28/98 , reviewed 2/23/04 )

NBC American Dreams School Project
http://www.bay-breeze.com/americandreams
This website contains lesson plans and activities for middle school and high school classes based on a variety of themes highlighted in the American Dreams program. These include topics such as family relationships, friendship, love, war and peace, sibling conflicts, school, courage, diversity, grades, and heroes. The interdisciplinary materials will focus on the content areas of language arts, social studies, and the arts. All educational materials are correlated to national educational standards. (added 2/2/04 , reviewed 2/2/04 )

Neuroscience for Kids
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html
This home page has been created for elementary and secondary school students and teachers who would like to learn more about the nervous system. Includes activities, experiments, lessons, basic information, and lists of additional resources for teaching neuroscience. (added 7/2/96 , reviewed 8/12/99 )

New Deal Network
http://newdeal.feri.org/
Although somewhat limited in scope, this classy Web site offers feature articles, an image library, and classroom lesson plans related to the people, policies, and events of the New Deal era. (added 11/27/96 , reviewed 7/28/99 )

New Zealand Art Teacher Resource
http://communities.msn.co.nz/ArtofSite/_whatsnew.msnw
Different types ofE resources for art teachers.E Lessons available include Cubism, MaoriE Patterns and Figures, and Portraits. Examples of contour line drawings and examples focusingE students on negative space are featured. There are also good links to art history resourcesE of the Renaissance. (added 9/15/01 , reviewed 9/15/01 )

Old Magazine Articles
http://www.oldmagazinearticles.com
A collection of articles and images from early days of printed news. Some of these articles were subject to wartime editing practices and the typical prejudices of the era in which they were written. The purpose of this site is to help the reader gain an understanding of those days that came before and have since past. (added 9/16/05 , reviewed 9/16/05 )

Online Anthropology Exhibits from the California Academy of Sciences
http://www.calacademy.org/research/anthropology/Exhibits/index.htm
Originally, this site drew me because of the "History of Eating Utensils," with its simple explanations of how knives, forks, spoons and chopsticks came to be used commonly for the consumption of food. Look a little farther, and you will find online exhibits that can supplement many areas of your curriculum, such as "The Pacific Voyages of Rollo Beck," "Native Alaskan Graphic Arts," and "Ceramics of the Persian Empire." (added 5/2/01 , reviewed 5/2/01 )

Online Expeditions
http://orion.neiu.edu/~ctc/onlineexpeditions/
The Amazon 2001 Expedition runs from March 27 to April 11 with three teachers joining an expedition along this incredible river. Teachers and students can follow the progress of the expedition while pondering the big questions in this inquiry based project. (added 3/23/01 )

Opinion Journal
http://www.opinionjournal.com/
The Wall Street Journal Editorial page is now available free on the Web. The opinion pieces found in the WSJ cover a variety of topics such as finance, politics, and business around the world. (added 8/1/00 )

Our Gold Rush Community
http://www.ncgold.com/goldrushtown/
Created by students and staff of Deer Creek School in Nevada City, this web site tells about the rich gold rush history of this California community. Students can explore the people, community, mining, and transportation of the Gold Rush era as well as view photos and a timeline. This is an outstanding example of collaborative learning, coordinated by teacher C. Mendenhall. (added 5/1/99 , reviewed 5/9/99 )

Oyez, Oyez, Oyez: a Supreme Court WWW Resource
http://oyez.nwu.edu/
Read about and listen to opening arguments from major constitutional cases heard and decided by the Supreme Court of the United States. The Court began to record its public sessions in October 1955. The site uses RealAudio. (added 6/3/96 , reviewed 4/24/99 )

PaPa iNk
http://www.papaink.org/gallery/home/index.html
PapaInk is an international online gallery of children's art. The creators of the website provide no-cost archival services to organizations and individuals all over the world, enabling the set-up and building out of permanent galleries of children's art. This is a great service with amazing images. (added 3/27/02 , reviewed 9/24/02 )

Paper Lake Times
http://soe.kean.edu/~scarty/
Get budding journalists started early with the Paper Lake Times. Students go to the Newsroom can learn the right way to use quotes, what makes something newsworthy, and the importance of objective reporting. Four writing assignments allow students to apply their learning. (added 5/4/01 , reviewed 5/4/01 )

ParkNet: National Park Service
http://www.nps.gov/
ParkNet serves as the Web interface to our nation's parks and historic places. Of particular interest might be the Links to the Past branch that features Today in History, Park Museum Collections and Treasures of the Nation. The Learning Place will also interest educators. What wasn't found were Websites of all our National Parks. Be prepared to poke around a bit here as there is no site index. (added 9/19/96 , reviewed 8/8/99 )

Paul Revere Virtual Museum
http://www.cvesd.k12.ca.us/finney/paulvm/_welcomepv.html
Thanks to Kimberly Hamilton, who created this site in conjunction with the SCORE project in California. Five exhibit halls cover the Poem by Longfellow, The Real Story, Colonial Boston, Ride with Paul Revere across the Charles River, and Music of the Reovlutionary War. Activities and resources are covered in each exhibit hall. (added 6/18/01 , reviewed 6/18/01 )

Peace Corps: Kids World
http://www.peacecorps.gov/kids/
This Peace Corps site for kids is designed to educate and entertain children about world geography and the cultures of other countries. Children can also send electronic postcards, read folk tales from around the world, download coloring pages and test their geography savvy with an interactive game. (added 3/18/99 , reviewed 3/22/99 )

People on War
http://www.onwar.org
Posted by the International Committee of the Red Cross in partnership with OneWorld, this site shares the results of a worldwide consultation with civilians and combatants about how they viewed their experience in war. Viewers are challenged to reflect on their beliefs about the validity of war as a solution and the credibility of posing conventions to govern a "just" war. Choose the multimedia activity entitled "Cross Fire" to see if you agree or disagree with the point of view presented about the effects of violent conflict on human beings. (added 2/10/00 )

Planet Quest
http://planetquest.jpl.nasa.gov/
Created at the Jet Propulsion Labs, this website offers online resources as well as offline activities for middle school and high school students. Highlighting the technology of interferometry (a method employing the interference of electromagnetic radiation to make highly precise measurements of the angle between the two rays of light), students can begin to understand how this technology can change our knowledge of the universe and the search for life on other planets. Virtual tours, 3D models and animations have been created to more clearly show students the work being done by JPL. (added 1/21/02 , reviewed 1/21/02 )

POMP- The True Story of the Baby on the Sacagawea Dollar
http://pompstory.home.mindspring.com/index.html
Who is that baby on the new $1 (US) coin? Read about Pomp (Jean Baptiste), son of Sacagawea and Toussaint Charbonneau. Learn about the child and the man he became. Also, discover the decision making process involved in the design of this coin. (added 5/31/00 , reviewed 3/5/01 )

PostcardsFrom.Com
http://www.postcardsfrom.com/
Although the travels were completed in 1997, this website lists all kinds of information about the fifty US States in a colorful, user friendly format. Picture postcards from each state contain photographs combined with other graphic elements to give an impression of each state. Some information from the governors page (some of whom are no longer in office) is not current. (added 8/14/00 )

POTUS: Presidents of the United States
http://www.ipl.org/ref/POTUS/
This comprehensive site on the American presidency includes biographies, speeches and writings, election results, and more. From The Internet Public Library. (added 9/2/97 , reviewed 6/11/99 )

Primary Source Network
http://www.primarysources.org/
One of the ways to make learning real and engaging to students is to immerse them in learning that is real. The Primary Source Network is the place to go if you want to develop activities that engage students by giving them real information to sift through, analyze, manipulate and use to construct new knowledge. The site includes links to primary resource sites, tips on how to use primary resources in class, and six units that use primary sources in activities that revolve around the workplace environment. (added 10/2/99 , reviewed 10/20/99 )

Professional Cartoonists' Index: Teacher's Guide
http://www.cagle.com/teacher/
Use the lesson plans and cartoons at this site to find out how to use editorial cartoons as a teaching tool in a variety of disciplines. The lesson plans "include games like scavenger hunts, tic tac toe and cartoon bingo, which engage students as they explore and interpret the symbolism in cartoons." Student handouts are also included, and a "Teachers' Tour" helps orient educators new to the site. Developed by Los Angeles teacher Peg Cagle with her husband Daryl, syndicated cartoonist and first vice president of the National Cartoonists Society. (added 10/27/97 , reviewed 3/18/99 )

Psybersite
http://www.muohio.edu/psybersite/index.htx
These tutorials (and essays) have been created by advanced undergraduate and graduate students at Miami University (Ohio), giving social psychological analyses of modern behaviors. Some of these analyses are better than others, but students will enjoy this look at today's society. (added 4/15/00 )

Renaissance Secrets
http://www.open2.net/renaissance2/doing/doing.html
A joint offering of the BBC and Open University, this website explores four mysteries from a historian's point of view. Although built to support a television series on the BBC, teachers can use this site to explore conspiracy, medicine and inventions in Renaissance Europe. Use this site to trigger a discussion of overlooked careers and standards in historical research. (added 4/29/02 , reviewed 4/29/02 )

Renaissance: The Elizabethan World
http://elizabethan.org/
Appears to be a personal website created and maintained by Maggie Pierce Secara; very deeply developed, a mini-reference of sorts. Includes an 88 page book entitled: "Life in Elizabethan England: A Compendium of Common Knowledge 1558-1603" that shouldn't be missed. Also includes: Elizabethan Heraldry, Sumptuary Statutes, and links to additional resources. It's searchable too: http://elizabethan.org/search.html (added 5/9/07 , reviewed 5/9/07 )

Rulers
http://www.rulers.org/
This site contains lists of heads of state and heads of government (and de facto leaders not occupying either of those formal positions) of all countries and territories, going back to about 1700 in most cases. You can find lists by month of the comings and goings in national governments from 1996 to the present. This is a great resource when studying government structures in different nations. (added 7/8/02 , reviewed 7/8/02 )

School Psychology Resources Online
http://www.bcpl.net/~sandyste/school_psych.html
This hotlist links to sites of interest to the school psychology community. (added 1/19/96 , reviewed 5/15/99 )

SCORE History/Social Science
http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/
Linking teachers to social studies resources, this site offers age-appropriate Web links categorized by grade level, California standards and frameworks, and more. (added 2/21/99 , reviewed 8/12/99 )

Shipwreck Central (Eco-Nova Productions)
http://www.shipwreckcentral.com/
Eco-Nova dive teams have been traveling the planet searching for and filming shipwreck sites for over a decade. The goal in all the documentaries has always been to bring us to underwater sites that we might otherwise not see and to tell good factual stories to compliment the amazing underwater visuals. There is a shipwreck map, a dive blog, resources for teachers including lesson plans (http://www.shipwreckcentral.com/teachMod.htm), articles, and forums for discussion. Click on Help to learn how to use the shipwreck map and videos. (added 6/10/07 , reviewed 6/10/07 )

Silk Road Seattle
http://depts.washington.edu/uwch/silkroad/index.shtml
Silk Road Seattle is an education project using the "Silk Road" theme to explore cultural interaction across Eurasia from the beginning of the Common Era (A. D.) to the Sixteenth Century. Translations of primary texts are available. (added 5/29/02 , reviewed 5/29/02 )

Smithsonian Institution Online Collections
http://collections.si.edu
Collections of the Smithsonian are starting to be cataloged online with digitized images. You can browse in the Highlights area or Search for images and catalog listings. A small percentage of the Smithsonian Collections are digitized at this point, so keep your search topics general, such as space or Mexico. (added 6/19/00 )

Social Critic
http://www.socialcritic.org/
This site is described as selected readings in social criticism. What this entails is the editor compiling essays on many topics, from authors whose voice may differ from the voices we often hear in the mainstream media. Progress, protest, science in a free society, and sustainable development are just some of the topics covered in this thought provoking site. (added 6/27/00 )

Social Studies for Kids
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com
Offers articles, links, and fun facts, on history, geography, cultures, holidays, economics, and archaeology. (added 10/20/05 , reviewed 10/20/05 )

Social Studies Web Site for K-12 Teachers
http://www.execpc.com/~dboals/boals.html
The purpose of this site is to "encourage the use of the World Wide Web as a tool for learning and teaching and to provide some help for K-12 classroom teachers in locating and using the resources of the Internet in the classroom." Sections include Archaeology, Diversity, Genealogy, Geography, Economics, Government, U.S. History, World History, Humanities/Art, Resources For Writers, News and Current Events, Media Sites/Media Literacy, and Research/Critical Thinking. (added 11/25/95 , reviewed 10/8/99 )

Stamp on Black History
http://tqd.advanced.org/2667/Stamps.htm
Another excellent Web site created for the Think Quest competition, Stamp on Black History provides the stamp images and information on each of the stamps' subjects. Provides good background information on the most important African Americans. (added 11/27/96 , reviewed 4/15/99 )

State of the World's Children
http://www.unicef.org/sowc99
What's it like to be a child living in the world of 1999? This question can prompt students to engage in a motivating and reflective discussion. If you tap into this UNICEF site, students can read Fact Sheets and view videos that will broaden their understanding and deepen the discussion. Access the gopher site for easier access to key articles and information. (added 1/8/99 , reviewed 7/6/99 )

State Web Games
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
This site contains web games that are a wonderful way to learn about our fifty states. Students learn state capitals, abbreviations, and locations. The games provide clues that include over 500 important and engaging facts. (added 9/10/02 , reviewed 9/10/02 )

Supply and Demand
http://www.mcrel.org/resources/plus/supdem.asp
This economics resource from McREL links to Explorations in Economic Demand, a lesson plan, related content standards, and other resources. (added 9/6/96 , reviewed 5/28/99 )

Tailing the Samurai's Tale
http://www.suhsd.k12.ca.us/actnow/curriculum/library/japan/samuraistale.htm
Bonita Vista Middle School teacher Dan Fickett created a WebQuest to enhance his students' reading of Erik Haugaard's The Samurai's Tale. A rich set of Web links add cultural information that should help students as they put the themes of the book into a historical and a personal context. This is a nice example of using the Web to tap into more multicultural resources than we would ordinarily have access to. The WebQuest was created using Filamentality. [TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE 1/7/99] (added 9/23/97 , reviewed 3/22/99 )

Teach With Movies
http://www.teachwithmovies.org
AtE times, movies are appropriate teaching tools. This site gives you some discussion questionsE (and perhaps essay topics) for more than 200 movies. Search by keyword or browse theE alphabetically, by culture, or by character development issues. Descriptions includeE benefits, possible problems or issues raised by the movie, and background. Check out the list of Movies Not Recommended as Teaching Tools. (added 9/15/01 , reviewed 11/10/01 )

Teaching with Historic Places
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/twhp/
Using listings in the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places, this site offers lessons and resources that support history, social studies, geography, civics, and other subjects. The lessons are based on historic sites and include readings, images, questions, and ideas for extension activities. From the National Park Service and the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1991, the program is administered by the National Register. (added 6/12/99 , reviewed 6/19/99 )

TerraFly
http://www.terrafly.com/
Have students view their environment in a different way. Simply type in the address you wish to see, and TerraFly delivers an aerial view of the site. (added 11/10/01 , reviewed 11/10/01 )

The Canadian West
http://www.archives.ca/05/0529/052901_e.html
How did Westward expansion play out in what is now the Canadian provinces? Access early maps that show European cartographers' best guesses at the western lands. Learn how the fur trade and scientific expeditions impacted the future of the land and the peoples living there then witness the urbanization and industrialization of Canada in the 1920s. (added 11/10/01 , reviewed 11/10/01 )

The Civil Rights Movement: A Black History Celebration
http://www.fred.net/nhhs/project/civrts.htm
Another terrific interdisciplinary Web project from George Cassutto and his students. Ninth grade students posted over 20 separate pages offering information and perspectives on the Civil Rights movement. Explore the activities and format as inspiration for guiding your own students to master a topic by becoming experts and posting a Website. Also look through other projects created by his interdisciplinary team in North Hagerstown, Maryland. (added 2/6/98 , reviewed 10/8/99 )

The Concord Review
http://www.tcr.org/
Read exemplary essays by high school students of history. This Web site is an online representation of the quarterly journal The Concord Review. Twenty complete essays (averaging 5000 words) are posted here. They could serve as models for the Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate crowd or as resource material for students writing on similar topics. (added 11/26/96 , reviewed 4/15/99 )

The Cost of War
http://powayusd.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/dmoore/CostsofWar/index2.html
Created by Poway High School teachers Dennis Moore, Jenny Thiem, and Perry Minamide, this interdiscplinary WebQuest does an excellent job of staying focused on such big questions as: "Under what conditions would you serve your country to fight a war? When is war worth its costs?" Taking on the roles of nurse, statesman, poet, statistician, and conscientious objector, students integrate current resources like core novels and and motion pictures as they use the Web to add to their knowledge and to communicate their final opinions to others around the world. This is a fine model for how a WebQuest can enhance the current curriculum. (added 6/4/99 , reviewed 6/11/99 )

The Currency Gallery
http://www.currencygallery.com/
The Currency Gallery is an on-line museum that contains images of U.S. paper money and provides the history of U.S. currency. This site is easy to read and the images are very clear. Students could use this site to research the history of U.S. currency and see wonderful images of the currency. This site also includes information about the printing process. (added 9/10/02 , reviewed 2/23/07 )

The Degree Confluence Project
http://confluence.org/
The creators call it "an organized sampling of the world." People from around the world can participate in this project, where pictures are taken at the exact spot where a degree of latitude and a degree of longitude meet. Find the nearest point to your school and library, and see if it's included. (added 1/19/01 )

The Dismal Scientist: Top Economic Events of the Twentieth Century
http://www.dismal.com/top25/introduction.asp
"Dismal Science" is a professional resource for economic forecasting, news, and analysis. This site offers a subjective look at 25 events that have most influenced the current U.S. economic environment. Each event is the subject of an article by a contributing economist reflecting on the economic shape of modern times. (added 11/16/99 , reviewed 5/26/00 )

The Emergence of Advertising in America: 1850-1920
http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/eaa/
Browse the exhibits from this Duke University website, or search for a specific term such as auto or soap. Find out more about the products used in America's past. (added 1/19/01 )

The First Thanksgiving (Scholastic Inc)
http://teacher.scholastic.com/thanksgiving/
Students explore the voyage on the Mayflower, the relationship between the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims, and the events that led up to the harvest feast celebrated by both groups. An intimate perspective is provided by "interviews" with Pilgrim interpreters playing the roles of actual Pilgrims and a modern-day Wampanoag descendant. This site includes several different sections for exploration including: Picture Time Line, Voyage on the Mayflower, Plimoth: 1621, Thanksgiving CyberChallenge, and a Teacher's Guide. The Teacher's Guide includes: assessment and rubrics, learning objectives, description of components, lesson suggestions, project text, national standards, cross curricular extensions, and more resources. (added 11/8/02 , reviewed 11/8/02 )

The GeoNet Game
http://www.eduplace.com/geo/
This game tests your knowledge of U.S. geography. Play the game and become a Geo Advisor, Expert, or Champion. For students grades 4 and up. Part of Houghton Mifflin's Education Place. (added 1/11/96 , reviewed 5/23/99 )

The Gold Rush (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/goldrush/
The Gold Rush is a highlight of California's rich past. The events of that era went a long way towards shaping the "Golden State" as we know it today. PBS Online brings the Gold Rush to life with this top notch web site, featuring historical writing that reads like a good book, expert interviews and photographs of the time. Students will enjoy the Fun Facts section, and teachers will appreciate the Teacher's Guide and activities grouped into 4 categories: history, economics, geography, and civics. (added 7/17/98 , reviewed 3/14/07 )

The History Channel Website
http://www.historychannel.com/
Here's a nice site for getting access to reliable, primary source historical documentation. Especially useful aspects are the archives of great speeches (especially handy if you are creating a Multimedia Scrapbook) and the This Day In History section. Try tapping into this site as a daily sponge activity for the history classroom. (added 3/6/98 , reviewed 5/13/99 )

The History Net
http://www.TheHistoryNet.com/
Brought to you by the National Historical Society, this rich, elegant Web site could serve as a central resource for teachers or students of history. From a huge archive of informative and appealing articles from U.S. and world history to personality profiles and eyewitness accounts, this Web site is a treat. Read the Welcome Page to get an easy introduction to what's available. (added 11/26/96 , reviewed 8/12/99 )

The International Shark Attack File
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Sharks/ISAF/ISAF.htm
Ichthyology and you! What are the chances you will be eaten by a shark? Find out how to put shark attacks in perspective, how to reduce the risk of shark attack, and view maps by nation and US state where attacks have taken place. (added 5/2/01 , reviewed 5/2/01 )

The Internet Psychology Lab
http://kahuna.psych.uiuc.edu/ipl/index.html
The Internet Psychology Lab is an attempt to educate the general public about sensation, perception, and cognition. The site uses Java applets to demonstrate principles. From faculty, students, & staff at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (added 9/14/98 , reviewed 4/15/99 )

The Journey Exchange
http://www.win4edu.com/minds-eye/journey/
In this social studies project, student groups plan a 5-day trip, develop a multimedia trip portfolio, and use clues to track trips from other groups. (added 2/18/97 , reviewed 5/15/99 )

The Legacy Project
http://www.legacy-project.org/index.html
Explore the relationship between tragedy, war, genocide, and the visual arts. This very powerful site is meant for only mature students of the arts and history, dealing with the topic of loss in cultures around the world. (added 10/18/01 , reviewed 10/18/01 )

The National Security Archive
http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/index.html
Declassified U.S. Government documents are available from George Washington University. Some of these primary sources include "The Real Thirteen Days" (Cuban Missile Crisis), "Fujimori's Rasputin" (background documents that explain Peru's sudden shift in leadership), and the "U.S. and Chinese Nuclear Programs (1960-1964.)" Many documents have blacked out areas that contain information that still might threaten national security. (added 1/19/01 )

The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games
http://www.upenn.edu/museum/Olympics/olympicintro.html
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology presents this website which compares the Ancient Olympics and the modern Games. Learn if the athletes were amateurs or pros, or study if politics influence the Olympics past and present. Additional links include the Ancient Olympic Games Virtual Museum. (added 5/31/00 )

The Resource Center for Cyberculture Studies
http://otal.umd.edu/~rccs/
This site was designed by an American Studies Ph.D. student to research, study, teach, support, and create diverse and dynamic elements of cyberculture. The goals of the Resource Center are to establish and support ongoing conversations about the emerging field, to foster a community of students, scholars, teachers, explorers, and builders of cyberculture, and to showcase various models, works-in-progress, and on-line projects. Resources include interviews with people shaping cyberculture, ways to connect with others studying cyberculture, and copious links to additional cyberculture resources. (added 5/12/97 , reviewed 4/15/99 )

The Role of American Women in World War II
http://www.muscanet.com/~mather
In this WebQuest, students examine the various roles of women in WWII, research the Internet, interview a WWII survivor, then create and publish an oral history. Includes national social studies curriculum standards. (added 4/17/99 , reviewed 4/24/99 )

The School Psychologists' Home Page
http://www.bartow.k12.ga.us/psych/psych.html
Have you ever wondered what School Psychologists do, or wanted to ask a question about your child but worried about confidentiality? Do you need "just in time" emergency information, or want to learn more about teen depression? The School Psychologist has the information that parents, school faculty or students need about the important issues affecting young people today. Created by the Bartow County School System, features of this award-winning site include "Ask Your School Psychologist", a Crisis Intervention Resource Manual and "What is a School Psychologist?" (added 2/13/98 , reviewed 5/1/99 )

The Skyscraper Page
http://www.skyscraperpage.com/
By learning about skyscrapers, students can integrate the use of mathematics (comparing heights), mapping skills (chart the location of skyscrapers on a world map), and design. Students can see if a city in their area has a skyline photo on the site, or draw the skyline in their community. (added 1/5/01 )

The Star Spangled Banner
http://americanhistory2.si.edu/ssb/
Did you know that The Star Spangled Banner is on display at the Smithsonian in Washington DC? The inspiration for the US national anthem now has a web site examining the history of the flag itself. Students can use this information as a resource for research projects, or test their knowledge of the history of the flag and the events of 1814 that affected Francis Scott Key, author of the anthem. (added 9/2/00 )

The Underground Railroad
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/99/railroad
This National Grographic site lets you follow the footsteps of Harriet Tubman, who led hundreds of runaway slaves to freedom. The site includes a short interactive journey, classroom ideas, maps, a timeline, and more. (added 2/27/99 , reviewed 8/13/99 )

The Whole World Was Watching: an oral history of 1968
http://www.stg.brown.edu/projects/1968/
In this collaboration between South Kingstown High School and Brown University, SKHS students interviewed Rhode Islanders about their recollections of the year 1968. With references to the Vietnam war, civil rights, assassinations, and personal experiences, the interviews document a tumultuous era in U.S. history. The site include summaries, transcripts, RealAudio, selected quotes, and reference material. (added 10/12/98 , reviewed 4/24/99 )

Think: Opinions, Ideas and Commentary
http://www.opinion-pages.org
This site contains dozens of hyperlinks to editorial pages, opinion pages, columns, commentary pages and Letters to the Editor pages from on-line Canadian newspapers and English newspapers around the world. A great resource for inspiring class discussions. (added 6/23/97 , reviewed 4/5/06 )

Through the Lens of Time: Images of African Americans from the Cook Collection of Photographs
http://www.library.vcu.edu/jbc/speccoll/cook/
The photographs of African Americans in this collection provide an interesting combination of examples of African American life and the white photographers' perceptions of that life, often at least tinged by stereotypes. These 300 photographs of African American life in turn-of-the-century Central Virginia are valuable both as conveyers of unique historical information and as examples of the nascent art of photography. From the VCU Libraries, Special Collections and Archives. If you've ever searched other photographic libraries online, you'll really appreciate the ease of this one! (added 12/23/02 , reviewed 12/23/02 )

Time Traveller's Guide to Tudor England
http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/H/history/guide16/index.html
Timeline, Movers and Shakers, Basics, Arts, Magic, Sex, Customs, Rebellions, and Dangers -- all are covered in essay form with cross-reference links. See also Channel4's Six Wives of Henry VIII (http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/S/sixwives/) and Spell Binder (http://www.channel4.com/science/microsites/S/spellbinder/index.shtml). (added 5/9/07 , reviewed 5/9/07 )

Tinfoil.com: Dedicated to the Preservation of Early Recorded Sound
http://www.tinfoil.com/
Would you like to hear the sounds of the early 20th century? Visit this website to hear the music of the times originally preserved on wax cylinder recordings. Students can learn about the early technology used to record sound and hear bands, singers and statesmen of the day. The Cylinder of the Month Archive links to a variety of sounds, both in WAV and Real format. (added 3/2/01 )

Transatlantic Cable Communications
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/cable/
Have you ever though about how Transatlantic calls were made in the days before satellites and high technology? Learn more about the technology of the first transatlantic cables linking Britain and North America. The impact this technology made on Nova Scotia and the world is also studied. The site examines the science of telegraphy, how cables were made, and historic transmissions. (added 12/8/00 , reviewed 3/5/01 )

Trekking to Troy
http://www.cedar-rapids.k12.ia.us/jefferson/troy.html
James L. Erbe of Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa collected Websites related to the Trojan War and then created a process for students to write a persuasive essay arguing whether Troy actually existed or not. (added 11/14/97 , reviewed 4/7/06 )

Tudors (Showtime)
http://www.sho.com/site/tudors/home.do
Numerous videos, one for each Episode including much of Episodes one and two. Main characters are presented. Blog your thoughts about the episodes. Discover the Tudor trends that transcend time -- Royal StyleMakers is an interesting series of clips on Tudor costume, how it affects dress now, interspersed with historic fact-lets -- sure to engage. Check out The Tudors profile on MySpace. Find out how it all connects! Check out the family trees of everyone from Henry to Anne Boleyn. Play online games, solve puzzles, unlock the secrets of Henry's reign. WARNING: some material unsuitable for younger students. (added 5/9/07 , reviewed 5/9/07 )

U.S. Historical Census Data Browser
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/census/
Here's data in search of an educational use. History, social studies, and math classes could benefit by rummaging through this gigantic database of this century's census information. Sure you can find out amazingly specific details: the number of Danes living in New Mexico (80), but comparisons across decades and ethnic groups would seem to contain real world demographic insights merely awaiting the students' keen questions, analysis, and statistical crunching. (added 12/8/98 , reviewed 5/13/99 )

Underground Railroad
http://www.undergroundrailroad.org/
This website supports the mission of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinatti. The section on Slavery's Past is interesting. One feature (Places) is a clickable map showing locations of railroad stops. Another is the People section that contains stories of the work of people involved in the abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad. Students can add locations or stories to both of these areas. Freedom Today will pose various questions to visitors of this website and allow them to respond (added 2/18/02 , reviewed 2/18/02 )

UNICEF
http://www.unicefusa.org
The UNICEF site includes curriculum guides and information for students and educators. "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF" provides free curriculum materials to help United States kids learn about their peers around the world while they enjoy Halloween festivities. (added 10/12/98 , reviewed 4/24/99 )

University Wire
http://www.uwire.com/
University Wire is a daily electronic newswire for collegiate media. Community college newspapers can tap into the "Story of the Day." Interested collegiates or high school students might enjoy reading through feature articles and campus newspapers from around the country. (added 6/3/96 , reviewed 5/15/99 )

Vietnam Women's Memorial Project
http://www.vietnamwomensmemorial.org/intro.html
Starts with a Flash intro that actually includes content! Did you know that over 265,000 women served in the armed forces of the United States? Nearly 10,000 women in uniform actually served in-country during the conflict. Articles describe the types of jobs women performed during the war. Also includes first person narratives from women veterans, information about the memorial, and links to more information. (added 1/26/03 , reviewed 4/7/06 )

Vietnam: A Children's Guide
http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/vietnam/vietnam.htm
Created by Mrs. Taverna's second grade students at Pocantico Hills School in Sleepy Hollow, New York, this site includes information about Vietnam, teacher resources, sources on the Web, professional materials, Vietnam photo sites on the Web, and much more. (added 11/16/99 , reviewed 5/26/00 )

Vietnam: Yesterday and Today
http://www.oakton.edu/~wittman
This page presents a war chronology, a list of ways Vietnam differed from other wars, bibliographies of Vietnam War fiction, non-fiction, films, and books presenting Vietnamese and women's points of view on the conflict in addition to links to war sites and those relating to Vietnam today. (added 3/1/96 , reviewed 7/28/99 )

Voice of the Shuttle: Web Page for Humanities Research
http://vos.ucsb.edu/
This comprehensive hotlist includes general humanities resources, anthropology, archaeology, architecture, area & regional studies, art, classical studies, history, legal studies, linguistics, literature, minority studies, music & dance, philosophy, photography, politics & government, religious studies, science, technology, culture, technology of writing, women's studies, gender theory, & more. Includes links to teaching resources. (added 1/11/96 , reviewed 2/27/02 )

Voices from the Days of Slavery (Library of Congress)
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/vfshtml/vfshome.html
Voices from the Days of Slavery: Former Slaves Tell Their Stories provides the opportunity to listen to former slaves describe their lives. These interviews, conducted between 1932 and 1975, capture the recollections of twenty-three identifiable people born between 1823 and the early 1860s and known to have been former slaves. Almost seven hours of recordings were made in nine Southern states and provide an important glimpse of what life was like for slaves and freedmen. The former slaves discuss how they felt about slavery, slaveholders, how slaves were coerced, their families, and, of course, freedom. They have much to say about living as African Americans from the 1870s to the 1930s, and beyond. As part of their testimony, several of the ex-slaves sing songs, many of which were learned during the time of their enslavement. (added 2/27/04 , reviewed 2/27/04 )

Voices from the Past (Oral History Webquest)
http://oldsegundo.com/webquests/voices_from_past/student-home.htm
An oral history project for students in grades 6 through 12 created by Enola Boyd. In this webquest, students follow oral history processes to contact and interview a World War II veteran or person alive during the World War II era. They then use the information to write a script for an historical documentary to be submitted to Old Segundo Productions for consideration for documentary production. (added 3/21/03 , reviewed 3/21/03 )

Voices of Youth
http://www.unicef.org/voy
Voices of Youth is the UNICEF online forum that invites young people to learn about and express their views on today's global issues of development, peace and justice. Includes resources for educators and versions in French and Spanish . (added 6/12/97 , reviewed 5/3/99 )

Vote Smart Web
http://www.vote-smart.org/
This national non-partisan, non-profit site provides "independent factual information on over 13,000 candidates and elected officials. Voting records, campaign issue positions, performance evaluations by special interests, campaign contributions, backgrounds, previous experience, and contact information are available." (added 11/25/95 , reviewed 4/15/99 )

Voting Restrictions & Elections
http://questgarden.com/47/84/3/070313092526/
This WebQuest focuses on the voting restrictions placed on African Americans and Women in United States history. Also as part of the unit, students will see how votes can be swung in their favor through campaigning, persuasion, and manipulation. Unfortunately, some of the evaluation rubrics link to sites on Rubistar that are no longer active; however you can search for newer rubrics on journals, etc. This webquest addresses 8th grade California social studies state standards. (added 4/14/08 , reviewed 4/14/08 )

WebQuest for Peace: An Internet WebQuest on Kashmir
http://www.angelfire.com/wy/peacequest
Developed by Pakistan teacher Fatemeh Sheikh, this Webquest tasks students with designing a lasting peace agreement between India and Pakistan. (added 10/9/99 , reviewed 10/20/99 )

Weedpatch Camp
http://www.weedpatchcamp.com/
This site is a wonderful 'companion' to John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath. While writing the book, John Steinbeck visited Bakersfield, California and based his book on Arvin Federal Government Camp which he portrayed as "Weedpatch Camp." This site includes the history and pictures of the camp as well as personal reminiscences and music of the time. (added 9/11/02 , reviewed 9/11/02 )

WhaleNet
http://whale.wheelock.edu/Welcome.html
This interactive educational web site focuses on whales and marine research. Take the WhaleNet Tour to acquaint yourself with the resources available at this website, such as the Satellite Tagging Observation Program and What's It? (an identification activity). (added 12/18/01 , reviewed 12/18/01 )

What Did You Do in the War, Grandma?
http://www.stg.brown.edu/projects/WWII_Women/
This oral history project of Rhode Island Women during World War II was written by students in the Honors English Program at South Kingstown High School. Judi Scott and Linda P. Wood (in partnership with Brown University) have done a nice job of providing online articles and resource links about oral history as well as the time period. Others can use the site for its interesting content, but also show it to students as an excellent model. Like this site and the Foxfire series from Appalachia, you can look to your own communities to uncover the interesting stories behind the lives of seemingly ordinary people. (added 9/23/97 , reviewed 5/23/99 )

Where on the Globe is Roger?
http://www.gsn.org/roger/index.html
In this Global SchoolNet Foundation project, children are invited to learn about history, culture, and geography, while they electronically travel along with Roger Williams, as he drives his truck Bubba from continent to continent around the world. Sponsored by MCI. (added 11/25/95 , reviewed 5/1/99 )

Who Will Give Voice to the Past? African Americans 1800-1870
http://www.culver.org/academics/infolit/Faculty/foleyd/Teacher_files/craftingfreedom/cfindex.htm
"Who Will Give Voice to the Past?" is a lesson plan developed in conjunction with the workshop, "Crafting Freedom," "Crafting Freedom" is a part of a series of workshops called the "Landmarks of American History" that are offered nationwide through funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The lesson focuses on a specific area of history - life of African Americans 1800-1870 and guides users on how to conduct research using a variety of sources and strategies on lesser known African Americans. The Lesson Plan will identify some figures for research and serve as a guide on how to research these "unknowns." The intent is that teachers search out additional names of people from their own communities or states to encourage students to learn more about their local history. The research skills that students acquire, especially with primary sources, special reference works, archival materials, historic sites, and interviews with experts can be applied to other history and humanities assignments. (added 1/31/05 , reviewed 1/31/05 )

With an Evan Hand: Brown v. Board at Fifty (Library of Congress)
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/brown/
On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, declaring that "separate educational facilities are inherently unequal." This decision was pivotal to the struggle for racial desegregation in the United States. This exhibition commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of this landmark judicial case. "With an Even Hand" is divided into three sections. The exhibition examines precedent-setting court cases that laid the ground work for the Brown v. Board decision, explores the Supreme Court argument and the public's response to it, and closes with an overview of this profound decision's aftermath. The exhibition features more than one hundred items from the Library's extensive holdings, including books, documents, photographs, personal papers, manuscripts, maps, music, films, political cartoons, and prints. A film compilation captures the historic events and highlights media coverage of the struggle for desegregation. (added 2/8/05 , reviewed 2/8/05 )

Witnesses to Terror (American RadioWorks)
http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/911/index.html
During an 18-month investigation, the 9/11 Commission heard extraordinary testimony about the terrorist attacks on America. Witnesses told stories of lucky breaks and deadly errors. The commission pieced together new evidence and new details to tell the most complete story to date of the al Qaeda plot. This site presents highlights from the commission's hearings. Some audio media available. (added 11/5/04 , reviewed 11/5/04 )

World Almanac for Kids
http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/
Once you get off the very busy home page, you will find this almanac very easy to use. Students can find information about animals, inventions, space, sports, and research who was born on their birthday. (added 10/18/01 , reviewed 10/18/01 )

WorldSkip.com
http://www.worldskip.com/
If you ever wanted to move to a foreign country and needed a way to check it out ...this is it! A very easy to use index of websites from countries around the world. Choose a country from a specific region to find information about local news, business, economics, travel, and activities. This site would be especially useful for foreign language and social studies teachers. (added 3/17/00 )

Worst Jobs in History
http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/W/worstjobs/index.html
2,000 years of British history and the worst jobs of each era including child labor. Take a quiz to see how suited you would be to certain jobs. Learn about modern off-beat careers. Covers Roman and Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, Tudor, Stuart, Georgian, and Victorian jobs. See also A-Z listing of jobs (http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/W/worstjobs/a-z.html). From Channel 4 in the UK. (added 12/2/07 , reviewed 12/2/07 )

Written in Stone:Inscriptions from the National Museum of Saudi Arabia
http://www.mnh.si.edu/epigraphy/
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has had inscriptions etched, engraved, and carved in bas-relief on stones thorughout the countryside. Learn the ins-and-outs of petroglyphs and different arabic scipts. A possible activity to accompany this website would be for students to create "monumental" clay or mud inscriptions of their own. (added 7/22/01 , reviewed 7/22/01 )

WWW Virtual Library: International Affairs Resources
http://www.etown.edu/vl/
This hotlist is a great resource for college students and professionals doing research in International Affairs. Newspapers and radio stations from around the world are linked under the topic Media Sources. Global and Cross Cultural Issues link many sites with detailed information from countries for those interested in a global perspective. (added 11/10/01 , reviewed 11/10/01 )

Y? The National Forum on People's Differences
http://www.yforum.com/
The goal of this memorable web site is simple but profound; to get people talking. Racism, stereotyping and other difference-based problems can be the result of misinformation or ignorance. This forum offers visitors the unique opportunity to confront their feelings head-on by asking difficult or embarrassing questions of people from different cultural or ethnic backgrounds. Past topics include subtle racism, sexual orientation and ageism, and the interactions are edited to make them clear and suitable for general audiences. "Dare to ask. Dare to answer." (added 4/15/98 , reviewed 5/13/99 )

Your Mission: The Last Mission
http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/the_last_mission/
Your students are charged with finding a location for the last California Mission, and work as a team to research the geography, native peoples, and natural resources of the region. This can be a great alternative to the traditional mission model. Teachers can also use the hotlist of resources to supplement the fourth grade curriculum. (added 4/27/01 )

YouthInfo
http://www2.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/youthinfo/index.htm
Posted by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, this informative Web site is useful to students writing essays, teachers developing programs to address teens at risk of dropping out, and parents facing some of their most challenging child-rearing days. Among the very interesting information you'll find: Profile of America's Youth, Trends in the Well-Being of America's Children and Youth, and a fact sheet on Adolescent Physical Activity and Health . (added 9/19/96 , reviewed 2/8/05 )

Abraham Lincoln
http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/proj/lincoln/
This web-based activity focuses on one of the most popular American presidents, Abraham Lincoln. The site features a quiz written and illustrated by first grade students, a treasure hunt, curriculum guidance, links to similar sites and a "Pioneer Life" picture show. Teachers and young students will enjoy studying the memorable author of the "Emancipation Proclamation." (added 8/19/97 , reviewed 4/25/99 )

AFRO-Americ@'s Black History Museum
http://www.afro.com/history/history.html
From the Afro American News, a simple interface leads to resources such as: Black Resistance... Slavery in the U.S.; Jackie Robinson - an interactive exhibit; Black Panther Party - brief but informative story; Black or White - experience the 20's and 30's thru a series of advertisements; Million Man March - photo gallery and more; Scottsboro Boys - get a sense of how "Southern Justice" was practiced in the 1930's; This Is Our War - articles written while following Black American troops during World War II. Younger students may find some content disturbing. (added 3/5/07 , reviewed 3/5/07 )

American Rhetoric: Top 100 American Speeches of the 20th Century
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/top100speeches.htm
The Top 100 American Speeches of the 20th Century contains links to full text transcriptions of 100 of the most significant American political speeches of the 20th century as determined by the compiler. Scroll down to get to the links. Includes an online quiz. Criteria for inclusion and ranking included "social and political impact," "rhetorical artistry," "eloquence," and "power." Compiled and posted by Michael E. Eidenmuller,PhD, University of Texas at Tyler. (Also created the Online Speech Bank - http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speechbank.htm). Material in audio formats requires a digital-audio player. Browse by rank or decade (special section for women orators). (added 9/25/03 , reviewed 9/25/03 )

Ancient World Web
http://www.julen.net/aw/
This site is a compendium of sites spot-lighting the Ancient World. Valuable categorizing and editorializing by Julia Hayden make this site more useful than a mere list of links. (added 12/12/95 , reviewed 5/23/99 )

Animated Atlas: Growth of a Nation
http://www.animatedatlas.com/movie.html
A ten minute narrated movie, divided into smaller segments, which depicts the geographic history of the United States from the beginning of the nation to fifty states. Geographic elements are interactive, as is the timeline. It will take sixty seconds to load with a 56K modem. A teachers' guide is located at http://www.animatedatlas.com/teachersguide.html#growth-class (Requires Flash 6.) By Peter Mays. (added 6/16/03 , reviewed 6/16/03 )

Appalachian Power
http://www.appalachianpower.com/
The goal of this site is to help sustain, preserve and enhance the Appalachian Heritage culture and to raise awareness of the individualist spirit that has sustained this region. The site includes first-person interviews with settlers who have struggled through coal mine tragedies, union wars, floods, and industrialization and de-industrialization to help form the modern Appalachia. It paints a unique portrait of mountain people in their own words. (added 9/13/02 , reviewed 9/13/02 )

Applets For Teachers
http://www.geocities.com/appletsforteachers
You might have heard of applets and you have probably used them before. These examples can be used in many elementary school classrooms, and in review work with older students. Use your browser (Java enabled, so your browser cannot be a really old version) to access this site for work with numbers (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) and capitals of nations and US States. (added 6/3/01 , reviewed 6/3/01 )

Atlantic Slave Trade and Slave Life in the Americas: A Visual Record
http://hitchcock.itc.virginia.edu/Slavery/index.html
The thousand images in this collection have been selected from a wide range of sources, most of them dating from the period of slavery. This collection is envisioned as a tool and a resource that can be used by teachers, researchers, students, and the general public - in brief, anyone interested in the experiences of Africans who were enslaved and transported to the Americas and the lives of their descendants in the slave societies of the New World. Browse the 18 categories and/or use the keyword search tool. A project of The Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and The Digital Media Lab at the University of Virginia Library. (added 2/7/05 , reviewed 2/7/05 )

Biographical Dictionary
http://www.s9.com/biography/
This dictionary provides brief definitions for more than 28,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world from ancient times to the present day. The dictionary can be searched by birth years, death years, positions held, professions, literary and artistic works, achievements, and other keywords. Also includes an interactive quiz, ideas for alternative ways to use the dictionary, and additional links to biography-related web sites. The Biographical Dictionary is a service of S9 Technologies. (added 4/5/96 , reviewed 4/5/04 )

Cam World
http://www.leonardsworlds.com/camera.html
Cam World features organized links to thousands of "Webbed" outdoor cameras worldwide. Includes information links for every cam listed. This could be a fun resource when learning about a region or time zones. (added 6/13/96 , reviewed 3/22/99 )

Center for Digital Storytelling
http://www.storycenter.org/
The Center for Digital Storytelling is a non-profit project development, training, and research organization dedicated to assisting people in using digital media to tell meaningful stories from their lives. Their focus is on developing large-scale projects for community, educational and business institutions. Case Studies provide examples. Articles & Publications such as the Digital Storytelling Cookbook (http://www.storycenter.org/cookbook.pdf) provide information for getting started. (added 7/30/04 , reviewed 7/30/04 )

Chinese Zodiac
http://pasture.ecn.purdue.edu/~agenhtml/agenmc/china/zzodiac.html
Use this as a fun enrichment activity when studying cultures. (added 7/23/96 , reviewed 7/23/99 )

Civil War Soldier in the Wild Cat Regiment (Library of Congress)
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/tcrhtml/tcrhome.html
Primary source material. Selections from the Tilton C. Reynolds Papers documents the Civil War experience of Captain Tilton C. Reynolds, a member of the 105th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. Comprising 164 library items, 359 digital images, this online presentation includes correspondence, photographs, and other materials dating between 1861 and 1865. The letters feature details of the regiment's movements, accounts of military engagements, and descriptions of the daily life of soldiers and their views of the war. Forty-six of the letters are also made available in transcription. Search by Keyword. Browse by Titles,Subjects or Names. (added 11/12/04 , reviewed 11/12/04 )

ClassBrain, Inc. Reports
http://classbrain.com/cb_reports.htm
Projects and Reports is part of the much larger ClassBrain website. It will help students create reports by providing access to specific resources and is divided into four main sections: State Reports, Country Reports, Mission Reports, and Freedom Files (various sources of information related to historic and current issues). (added 4/7/03 , reviewed 4/5/04 )

Columbia News Video Briefs Archive
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/news/media/03/index.html
From Columbia University,  Office of Public Affairs, an archive of brief annotations, video clips, and related links on a variety of current events. You can use either Real Player or Quicktime to view the videos. Not an attractive site; but could be useful in the classroom as an introduction or explanation on a current event. (added 6/2/03 , reviewed 6/2/03 )

Columbine High School Tragedy
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listcolumbinjo.html
This hotlist consolodates links related to the Littleton, Colorado shootings and school violence prevention. (added 4/24/99 , reviewed 5/1/99 )

Cranes for Peace
http://www.cranesforpeace.org
Students from 41 states folded paper cranes and sent them to students in Japan on the 50th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. Take a look at this page and brainstorm your own project where students can contribute to others. This page is an excellent example that reaffirms that the power of the information superhighway has little to do with technology and lot to do with humanity. (added 5/30/96 , reviewed 5/2/03 )

Crusades: A View From Jordan
http://www.acsamman.edu.jo/~ms/crusades
Created by by Mr. Barnwell's 6th graders, this project looks at the Middle Ages and Crusader Castles in Jordan. Read fictional journal entries, peruse timelines, or take a virtual tour of castles in Aqaba, Ajlun, Shobak, and Kerak. A teacher resource section includes lesson plans for those interested in guiding their students in a similar project, and an accompanying web site (http://www.acsamman.edu.jo/~ms/roman) covers Roman Ruins. (added 7/24/99 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

Daily Life in Ancient Civilizations
http://members.aol.com/Donnclass/indexlife.html
Students can explores daily life in five ancient cultures- Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, and China. This site includes basic information for each culture and links to other resources as well. (added 5/22/99 , reviewed 5/23/99 )

Darfur is Dying
http://www.darfurisdying.com/
Darfur is Dying is a game for change that provides a window into the experience of the 2.5 million refugees in the Darfur region of Sudan. Players must keep their refugee camp functioning in the face of possible attack by Janjaweed militias. Players can also learn more about the genocide in Darfur that has taken the lives of 400,000 people, and find ways to get involved to help stop this human rights and humanitarian crisis. A good way to introduce a difficult topic. Leads to other sites with information about the crisis. (added 2/22/08 , reviewed 2/22/08 )

Drawing from Life: Caricatures and Cartoons From The American Art/Portrait Gallery Library Collection
http://www.sil.si.edu/ondisplay/caricatures/index.htm
From the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery, this online exhibit presents cartoons and caricatures from books in their holdings. Includes artist biographies, featured books, and a subject search. While some view cartoons as frivolous, they seem to always find acceptance among the masses whether for their humor, for their insight into situations, or both. (added 10/27/03 , reviewed 10/27/03 )

EDUCATIONAL USES OF DIGITAL STORYTELLING
http://www.coe.uh.edu/digital-storytelling/
Digital Storytelling is a fantastic way to engage students, teachers and just about anyone else who has ever wanted to be the next Ken Burns or Steven Spielberg. Educators at all levels can use Digital Storytelling in many ways, from introducing new material, to helping students learn to conduct research, and help students organize their ideas and learn to write for an audience. Many different evaluation instruments are available for educators to assess student performance in Digital Storytelling. Here you will find some pre-made evaluation options as well as information on how to create your own evaluation resources. The site consists of the following sections: Introduction, Educational Goals and Objectives, Example Stories, Technology Tools, Evaluation, and Additional Resources. Created by Bernard R. Robin, Ph.D., Instructional Technology Program, College of Education, University of Houston. (added 1/28/05 , reviewed 1/31/05 )

Fed Chairman Game
http://www.frbsf.org/education/activities/chairman/index.html
Think you have what it takes to steer our country's central bank? See how it works by taking charge of a simulated economy. Or learn more about how the Fed influences the US economy by exploring the monetary policy media center. Includes a dictionary, an overview by decade, and a game which helps demonstrate the relationship between inflation, unemployment, the fed rate. A good way to introduce a complex topic. (added 6/17/08 , reviewed 6/17/08 )

Flag Game - Guess The Nation
http://www.flw.com/flaggame/login.php
The Flag Game to allows the player to guess the name of the country based on clues including; capital, continent, neighbors, map outline, currency & anthem. Login as guest and give it a shot. A nice way to peak student interest in geography. Project on a the wall and play as a class, or play on individual computers. Quick and simple interface; but tough game! (added 4/9/04 , reviewed 4/9/04 )

Flags of the World
http://fotw.fivestarflags.com
Flags of the World (FOTW) is the Internet's largest site devoted to vexillology (the study of flags). Here you can read more than 26,000 pages about flags and view more than 48,000 images of flags. The site is fed with news and images posted to the FOTW mailing list and with other contributions from interested readers and visitors. Flags of the World is produced and maintained by an Editorial Staff of unpaid volunteers and the contents of these pages are offered freely to the Internet community. Ugly interface but lots of info. (added 1/31/05 , reviewed 1/31/05 )

Franklin Institute Museums Hotlist
http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/hotlists/museums.html
This hotlist links to science museums, natural history museums, and other cultural institutions. More hotlists on other topics are available at http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/hotlists/hotlists.html (added 12/12/95 , reviewed 4/14/04 )

GPO Access Online Resources: A-Z Resource List
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/databases.html
GPO Access is a service of the U.S. Government Printing Office that provides free electronic access to information products produced by the Federal Government. The information provided on this site is the official, published version and the information retrieved from GPO Access can be used without restriction, unless specifically noted. The A-Z Resource List is a comprehensive list of official Federal resources available on GPO Access. Search by subject or browse by government branch (legislative, executive, judicial) official, full-text information. Databases are updated based on their print equivalent and generally date back to 1994. (added 2/13/04 , reviewed 3/4/04 )

Greek Medicine (National Institute of Health)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/greek/index.html
An online exhibit prepared by Michael North of the History of Medicine Division of the National Library of Medicine, this site covers loss and recovery of Greek medicine, timeline, vocabulary, Olympian healers, Hippocrates, Aristotle, Galen, and other Greek physicians. Not technical or text intensive. (added 6/16/03 , reviewed 6/16/03 )

Human Rights Library
http://www.umn.edu/humanrts/
The University of Minnesota Human Rights Library shares a collection of over ninety of the most important international human rights instruments and more. Educational resources point teachers to K-12 learning materials, topics, and methodologies. (added 1/17/96 , reviewed 10/8/99 )

Imperial Washington (American RadioWorks)
http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/congress/
Explore the trappings of life in Congress, the pressure to raise campaign dollars and Washington's powerful world of lobbying. Members of Congress face many temptations such as special interests who want to take them on free trips golfing or fishing, to Bermuda or Wimbledon. But voters are demanding reform. Here, we look at how perks lawmakers enjoy make it tough to clean up government, and what happens when newcomers try to play the Lobbying Game. Listen to the radio hour, read the transcript, or download the MP3 file. See a