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/
Other Resources