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http://www.4to40.com/earth/history/default.asp?article=earth_history_index
4to40: World History School Project Open in a new browser window
   Short articles about everything from Marco Polo to the history of the alphabet.
   http://www.4to40.com/earth/history/default.asp?article=earth_history_index
http://www.vanguard.org/faculty/barber/ap1.htm
AP Euro Homepage Open in a new browser window
   This is a site designed to help AP European History students. This site offers research links and other information relative to Advanced Placement European History.
   http://www.vanguard.org/faculty/barber/ap1.htm
http://www.stanford.edu/~jkirsch/euro
AP Modern Euro Open in a new browser window
   Advanced placement European history pages with multimedia primary sources and practice tests. A Kirschnet site.
   http://www.stanford.edu/~jkirsch/euro
http://www.rupert.net/~rtoor/Socials_Home.htm
BC Social Studies 8-12 Resources Open in a new browser window
   Links that will be especially helpful to students following the British Columbia social studies curriculum, but will be helpful to others as well. Separate pages for each grade, and for geography, law, and comparative civilizations.
   http://www.rupert.net/~rtoor/Socials_Home.htm
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001483/
Balance Beyond Survival Open in a new browser window
   Teaches visitors about past, present, and future cities, then gives them the chance to make their own cities.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/J001483/
http://cnnstudentnews.cnn.com/
CNN Student News Open in a new browser window
   World news geared toward middle and high school students. Most articles are accompanied by discussion starters, activities and teaching guides.
   http://cnnstudentnews.cnn.com/
http://www.fbi.gov/kids/k5th/kidsk5th.htm
FBI's Kids Page Open in a new browser window
   Includes safety tips, information on the Federal Bureau of Investigation, an introduction to working dogs, and online games.
   http://www.fbi.gov/kids/k5th/kidsk5th.htm
http://www.plcmc.org/forkids/mow/
Flags and Maps of the World Open in a new browser window
   View national flags and maps for countries of the world.
   http://www.plcmc.org/forkids/mow/
http://funsocialstudies.learninghaven.com/
Fun Social Studies Open in a new browser window
   Fun articles and links provide information about all aspects of social studies.
   http://funsocialstudies.learninghaven.com/
http://www.rapides.k12.la.us/ash/galinsky/
Galinsky Social Studies Site Open in a new browser window
   Includes webquests and other resources for history, government, geography and economics.
   http://www.rapides.k12.la.us/ash/galinsky/
http://www.viterbo.edu/academic/ug/education/edu250/fawcett/animal%20farm%20home.html
George Orwell's Animal Farm Open in a new browser window
   Offers student and teacher pages to study parallelism with the Russian Revolution.
   http://www.viterbo.edu/academic/ug/education/edu250/fawcett/animal%20farm%20home.html
http://www.lessontutor.com/hisAm3.html
Go Eat Your Homework Series Open in a new browser window
   Fun lessons provide an introduction to the history, culture, and food of major U.S. cities.
   http://www.lessontutor.com/hisAm3.html
http://www.greatestplaces.org/
Greatest Places Online Open in a new browser window
   A virtual look at the most culturally and geographically diverse places in the world.
   http://www.greatestplaces.org/
http://www.heritagemoment.com
Heritage Moment Open in a new browser window
   Brings to life people from history, society and culture through animated Flash stories. Includes fairy tales.
   http://www.heritagemoment.com
http://www.howstuffworks.com/customs.htm
How Customs Works Open in a new browser window
   Customs regulates what moves in and out of a country and is key in the global economy. See what customs services do.
   http://www.howstuffworks.com/customs.htm
http://www.geocities.com/ejgreiner/
Mr Greiner's Student Resources for SOSE Open in a new browser window
   Resources for students studying modern and ancient history, geography, and social sciences.
   http://www.geocities.com/ejgreiner/
http://nationalhistoryday.org/06_students/06.html
National History Day Projects Open in a new browser window
   Information on documents related to frontiers in history compiled by the National Archives and Records Administration.
   http://nationalhistoryday.org/06_students/06.html
http://www.peacecorps.gov/kids/
Peace Corps Kids World Open in a new browser window
   Explore the globe and learn about making a difference as a Peace Corps Volunteer.
   http://www.peacecorps.gov/kids/
http://www.pitara.com/magazine/people.asp
People Who Made a Difference Open in a new browser window
   Short profiles of people who shaped the 20th century.
   http://www.pitara.com/magazine/people.asp
http://www.postcardsfrom.com/
Postcards from America Open in a new browser window
   Follows a teacher and a photographer as they travel across America. Also features fun facts, maps, and a "Just for Teachers" page with tips for using the postcards in the classroom.
   http://www.postcardsfrom.com/
http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/
School History Open in a new browser window
   Provides interactive quizzes, worksheets, resources and internet links for secondary school history pupils and teachers in the UK.
   http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com
Social Studies for Kids Open in a new browser window
   Offers articles, links, and fun facts, on history, geography, cultures, holidays, economics, and archaeology.
   http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com
http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0215502/
Surviving the Seven Natural Wonders of the World Open in a new browser window
   Learn about the Grand Canyon, Mount Everest, the Paracutin volcano, and other natural wonders. Includes a quiz to test your memory. From ThinkQuest.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0215502/
http://www.abc.net.au/navigators/
The Navigators Open in a new browser window
   Information on explorers of the nineteenth century with interactive online learning activities and project suggestions for teachers.
   http://www.abc.net.au/navigators/
http://www.thetravelbug.net/
The Travel Bug Open in a new browser window
   Explores the concept of travel, the tourism industry, and tourist destinations around the world.
   http://www.thetravelbug.net/
http://www.worldbank.org/html/schools
The World Bank Group Open in a new browser window
   Highlights countries and regions, key development issues, the latest development data, curricular materials, collaborative learning networks, and research tools.
   http://www.worldbank.org/html/schools
http://www.un.org/Pubs/CyberSchoolBus/index.asp
United Nations' CyberSchoolBus Open in a new browser window
   Provides resources related to global issues, countries around the world, and the United Nations. Includes projects, quizzes, games, puzzles, and lesson plans.
   http://www.un.org/Pubs/CyberSchoolBus/index.asp

Last Updated: 2005-02-23 10:18:37