Social Studies

Social Studies


Learn about our government.
http://www.govspot.com/features/kids.htm

White House for Kids
http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/whlife/index.html

Early America
http://www.earlyamericanimages.com/

This site from the Library of Congress provides 
illustrations, facts, and a game format to make history fun!
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi

Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/youth/stateknow/


Learn the location and capitals of the states by playing games.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm

Capitals of the states
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es

National Geographic site- find any place in the world.
http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/

Practice for the fifth grade social studies test.
http://www.nynetresources.org/Future%20Grant%20Projects/Projects/5thpractice/index.htm

Say "Hello" to the world in any language>
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/hello/

The Erie Canal, A Journey Through History. Launch Erie Canal Tour 
link to view multi-media presentation that combines songs, 
historic information, post cards, panoramic photos, maps and 
community profiles to create a comprehensive multimedia package 
about the canal and its national impact.
http://www.epodunk.com/routes/erie-canal/index.html#

Liberty Kids -Find famous men and women,famous places and events.
http://www.libertyskids.com/archive.html

Facts for country reports.
http://www.countryreports.org/

Explorers
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/

NY - What do you want to know?
http://www.schenectady.k12.ny.us/users/standhartt/nystate/nystate.htm

Relive the Mayflower Voyage, Experience life in Plymouth, and see 
the Picture Timeline.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/thanksgiving/index.htm

Links for more explorers.
http://hastings.ci.lexington.ma.us/Library/Explorers/explorers

Immigration
http://www.inamericabooks.com/main.php

Revolutionary War
http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/

Geospy needs you!
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Games/GeographyGames/Geospy

Explore colonial Williamsburg.
http://www.history.org/history/

Bio4Kids is an informative and fun series for children ages 8-12. 
Each episode delves into inspiring lives from historical figures 
to contemporary icons.
http://www.biography.com/bio4kids/bio4kids_about.jsp

Culture Quest- Learn about recipes, culture and holidays around 
the world.
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/cquest/

The Revolutionary War- Find out more about the heroes, battles 
and lifestyle .
http://library.thinkquest.org/11683/High.html

Famous Moments in Early American History-Short Films of 
Noteworthy Events
 
Each film in the 'Famous Moments' series highlights a true story 
of 
historical significance, providing 'students' of early America 
with a better 
understanding of the people, places and events of this important 
era.
http://www.earlyamerica.com/series.html

Kidzone Fun Facts for KIds
http://www.kidzone.ws/

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