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Social Studies
Social Studies
"Those who fail to learn from History are doomed to repeat it." Winston Churchill
Social Studies
Biographies
Check out biographies dated as far back as 1680 BC. Just click on the name
"The site was designed especially with young people in mind, but there are great stories for people of all ages".
War of the Buttons
by Avi
One of the boys begins a competition to collect the best buttons from the soldiers, Patryk knows that it is wrong, but feels he needs to win the dare to prevent the other boy from getting the upper hand. As the balance of power shifts back and forth between the Russians and the Germans, the villager are caught squarely in the middle and things spin out of control in the game and the village.
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In-depth information about countries
World Fact Book
Find information about countries: geography, government, people, citizenship and so much more.
World News Digest
Accessible with library card
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It covers all major political, social, and economic events since November 1940.
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Over a hundred links
referencing history.
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*American History *Jewish History
*World & Ancient History *World War II
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Find information on African History, Cities, Towns, Culture, Environment, Government, Immigration, American Expansion, Maps, Native American History,​Presidents, Sports, Recreation, War, Military, Women's History
Find answers to the most requested facts about the United States of America, plus the environment, education, health, etc,
Global Goals is home to the world’s largest lesson! The site introduces students to the 17 sustainable development goals agreed upon by world leaders for a better world by 2030. These goals have the power to end poverty, fight inequality, and stop climate change. Each goal includes lessons and resources to use with students of all ages. Guided by the goals, it is now up to all of us, governments, businesses, civil society, and the general public to work together to build a better future for everyone. Grades K and up.
Lesson plans and activities for students to talk about topics: civil rights & race, climate change, economic inequality and wage gap, elections, free speech, gun control, immigration, etc.
The Global Oneness Project believes in the power of stories. The site houses a rich library of free interdisciplinary multimedia stories incorporating award-winning films, photo essays, and articles, and includes a companion curriculum for teachers. With timely topics such as climate change, water scarcity, food insecurity, poverty, endangered cultures, migration, and sustainability, the site emphasizes our common humanity and facilitates the development of students’ critical thinking, inquiry, empathy, and listening skills. Ever evolving, a new lesson plan is released weekly. Grades K and up.
Virtual Museum on various topics: History, Nature, Science
A website all about New Jersey - fun facts, games, cartoons, etc.. Check it out!
State Symbols USA is dedicated to promoting appreciation and conservation of our natural, historic, and cultural treasures through an interactive website providing information on state and national symbols & icons, cities, towns, parks, landmarks, historic markers, and historic and iconic figures.
Click on the world map to discover facts about the world and current events
Newseum is more than a physical museum in Washington D.C. Its NewseumED educational website contains primary sources, historical videos, and other resources that cover media literacy and civics. The site has curated virtual collections and artifacts as well as offering units, lesson plans, and activities. Signing up for a free account provides access to all of their educational resources. Use these materials to teach media literacy, propaganda, debate, fake news, and civics among many other topics. Grades 3 and up.
dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and celebrating the diverse contributions women have made to society.
TED Talks are influential videos from expert speakers on education, business, science, tech and creativity, with subtitles in 100+ languages.
Discover facts, take quizzes, find videos and pictures in history.
The American History Essay Contest was established to encourage young people to think creatively about our nation's great history and learn about history in a new light. This contest is open to students in public, private, and parochial schools, and registered home-study programs. Students in grades five through eight are encouraged to participate.
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The title for the 2018-2019 DAR American History Essay Contest is:
“The Women’s Suffrage Campaign”
An educational portal with free resources for teachers and their classrooms as well as students and parents
Bring manipulative into the classroom with Footlockers.
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Recap facilitates deeper, more empowering online discussions by combining the options of both chat and video for student responses. The site involves participants in a moderated, question-led dialogue using chat to get conversations started and video to explore thoughts more deeply. Students may be invited to answer questions in a queue, encouraged to dig deeper into a topic through a journey (collection of prompts), or to add their own questions. Sharing may be with the teacher, with the class, or with the world. Grades 2 and up.
Time.Graphics’s step-by-step guide leads students to easily incorporate text, video, and graphics to create an online timeline. Registering and creating public timelines is free, and private timelines can be created with a paid subscription. Completed timelines can be shared through social media or downloaded, and students can explore a wealth of timelines in the site’s library on global statistics or search for shared timelines on virtually any topic. Grades 7 and up.
Check out Britannica School to view various maps!
Click on the world map to discover facts about the world and current events
Kid friendly information on history, biography, geography and science. Age: 2nd & up