| United Nations (homepage) Social Studies : General | Democratic Process and Citizenship. [Grades 4-12] (grades 4-12) | | Democratic Process and Citizenship. [Grades 4-12]Information about the current events of the United Nations. Information about the world. |
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| Model United Nations Philosophy Statement Social Studies : General | Democratic Process and Citizenship. (grades 4-12) | | Brief statement about the philosophy behind the development of a Model United Nations. [Government} |
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| Ancient Olympics Social Studies : General | (grades 6-12) | | Cultural and American Heritage. In this exhibit, you can compare ancient and modern Olympic sports, tour the site of Olympia as it looks today, learn about the context of the Games and the Olympic spirit, or read about the Olympic athletes who were famous in ancient times. |
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| Consumer Information Social Studies : Economics | (grades 5-12) | | [Decision Making and Resources] Consumer Information Links created by The Ohio State University Libraries. (e.g., Taxes; Consumer Protection; Consumer Price Index; Better Business Bureau; Vital Records; Voting and Voter Registration; Civil Service Exams; School Code; FDIC; INS; FCC; Public Radio/TV; Postal Service; Passports) |
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| League of Women Voters Social Studies : Government | (grades 4-12) | | [Democratic Processes and Citizenship]Election Guide; Government information and contacts; Links. |
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| Kids Voting--USA Social Studies : Government | (grades K-12) | | [Democratic Processes and Citizenship] Involve your students in the election process! |
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| National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Social Studies : General | (grades 4-12) | | [Cultural and American Heritage] [People in Societies] The Freedom Center will open in 2004. Until then, use the Family Ancestry Research links to learn more about the impact of hundreds of years of cultural exchange among natives of Europe, Africa, and North America. From the menu bar at the top of the page, select "program" and then from the menu bar on the left, select "genealogy." |
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| Celebrating Democracy Social Studies : Government | (grades 5-12) | | Presidents (i.e., Biographies) Elections (i.e.,Inaugurations), Link to National Endowment for the Arts, Smithsonian Institution, Library of Congress and National Archives and Records Administration. [Democratic Processes and Citizenship] |
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| Electoral College by Grolier Social Studies : Government | (grades 5-12) | | Democratic Process and Citizenship. History of Electoral College and other links. |
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| Electoral College--FEC Social Studies : Government | (grades 5-12) | | Federal Elections Commission...history of electoral college, allocation of votes per state, etc. |
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| U.S. Congress-Joint Economic Committee Social Studies : Economics | (grades 8-12) | | Grades 8-12: Decision Making and Resources. Office of the Chairman. Contents include...JEC Reports, New Hearings, Press Releases, Economic Indicators, This Week in Economics. |
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| Current Economic Conditions (U.S.) by Federal Reserve. Social Studies : Economics | (grades 8-12) | | Grades 8-12: Decision Making and Resources. Each Federal Reserve Bank gathers anecdotal information on current economic conditions in its District through reports from Bank and Branch directors and interviews with key business contacts, economists, market experts, and other sources. "Beige Book" summarizes this information. |
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| The Euro by the French Banking Group, Credit Mutual. Social Studies : Economics | (grades 8-12) | | Grades 8-12: Decision Making and Resources. European Economics. History of the EC, the Euro (even pictures of the coins and notes),Legal framework for Euro, Member States. |
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| Modern World History Links Social Studies : General | (grades 7-12) | | Grades 7-12. Cultural and American Heritage; People in Societies. Organized by historical themes; created by Pete Loeser, a history teacher at Willits High School, Northern California. [Johnston: Withrow] |
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| Mesopotamian Mystery Social Studies : World History | (grades 4-7) | | Cultural and American Heritage.
An Interactive Webquest created by Ruth Chilson, Evelyn Mowatt, Nancy Names and Janet Vallee
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| One Land Many Tribes Social Studies : General | (grades 2-3) | | Web sites,literature and activities Northeast Woodland Tribes, Southwest Tribes;Pacific Northwest Tribes; Plains Tribes. Emphasizes the importance of natural resources to satisfy the basic needs of the early people. Teacher Page includes lesson plans and rubric for assessment. [People in Societies]Created by Sandwich Public Schools, MA.
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| Linking Geography to the Ancient World Social Studies : World History | (grades 5-7) | | How physical geography effected the growth of civilization from Prehistory to Ancient Egypt [World Interactions] Created by S. Waldman, S. Konowicz, and M. Bukata of Sandwich Public Schools, MA. Grade 6 |
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| What was life like in ancient Greece? Social Studies : General | (grades 5-7) | | Links to study mythology. Examine stories about supernatural beings and heroes handed down orally to explain nature, the gods and why humans acted the way they did (Czarnetzki, 2000/Sandwich Public Schools, MA). |
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| Primary Source Materials Social Studies : World History | (grades 9-12) | | Primary Source Materials collected by Ohio State University. 1870-1920.
[Culture and American Heritage] |
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| Cincinnati Museum Social Studies : General | (grades K-Teacher) | | Explore the history of Cincinnati through the museum. |
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| Eyewitness: History through the eyes of those who lived it Social Studies : World History | (grades 5-12) | | Great interactive site for kids interested in reading first-hand accounts of what it was like in the ancient world, medieval times, the Civil War, the Old West, and many other historical time periods. |
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| Government for KIDS! Social Studies : Government | (grades 4-12) | | FANTASTIC site for kids that relates the functions of the branches of government. |
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| Native Americans of Ohio Social Studies : U.S. History | (grades 3-8) | | Information about Native Americans who have lived in Ohio. [Culture and American Heritage; People in Societies] |
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| Ohio Biographies Social Studies : State History | (grades K-6) | | Biographies of Ohioans. |
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| I am a piece of the puzzle Social Studies : Character Education | (grades 2-6) | | Demonstrate skills of cooperation when working in a group setting. Lesson Plan by T. Barbata.[Democratic Process and Citizenship] |
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| National Peace Garden Social Studies : Character Education | (grades K-12) | | Demonstrate skills of cooperation when working in a group setting. [Democratic Process and Citizenship] |
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| Manifest 2000 Social Studies : Character Education | (grades 5-Teacher) | | Demonstrate good citizenship traits...leadership, assuming responsibility, respecting others.[Democratic Process and Citizenship] |
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| 54 Ways to Help the Homeless Social Studies : Character Education | (grades 3-Teacher) | | Demonstrate good citizenship traits...leadership, empathy, assuming responsibility, respecting others. [Democratic Process and Citizenship] |
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| Building Self-Esteem Social Studies : Character Education | (grades 4-Teacher) | | Identify and explain the rules of fair play and demonstrate leadership traits. [Democratic Process and Citizenship] |
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| Holocaust Education--Holocaust Museum Houston Social Studies : General | (grades 5-Teacher) | | Analyze civic issues by organizing key ideas with their supporting facts; draw inferences by reading and interpreting data presented. [Culture and American Heritage; People in Societies] |
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| Holocaust Education--Lessons for Elementary Grades Social Studies : General | (grades 5-Teacher) | | Analyze civic issues by organizing key ideas with their supporting facts: draw inferences by reading and interpreting data presented. [Culture and American Heritage; People in Societies] |
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| Sadako Home Page Social Studies : General | (grades 5-Teacher) | | Analyze civic issues by organizing key ideas with their supporting facts: draw inferences by reading andinterpreting data presented. [Culture and American Heritage; People in Societies] |
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| Universal Declaration of Human Rights Social Studies : Character Education | (grades 5-Teacher) | | Analyze civic issues by organizing key ideas with their supporting facts: draw inferences by reading and interpreting data presented. [Culture and American Heritage] |
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| A Student's Guide to Peace Education Social Studies : Character Education | (grades 6-Teacher) | | Identify ways to resolve private and public conflicts based on principles of fairness and justice. [Democratic Process and Citizenship] |
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| Peace Agreements from Around the World Social Studies : Character Education | (grades 6-Teacher) | | Identify ways to resolve private and public conflicts based on principles of fairness and justice. [Democratic Process and Citizenship] |
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| The King Center Social Studies : Black History | People in Societies (grades 4-12) | | At the King Center in Atlanta, a reflecting pool surrounds the tomb of the slain civil rights leader. The center's Web site contains a wealth of information about Martin Luther King and his legacy. |
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| Martin Luther King (by the Seattle Times) Social Studies : Black History | People in Societies (grades 8-12) | | If you are looking for speeches, photographs, and a timeline on Martin Luther King, then this is a good site. If you are looking for some interesting perspectives on Martin Luther King, then this is a great site. |
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| Kids' Visions Social Studies : Black History | People in Societies (grades K-2) | | After reading "My Dream of Dr. Martin Luther King" by Faith Ringgold, kindergartners through second-graders at an Oregon school drew colorful pictures to illustrate a timeline of King's life. |
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| Webquests for Social Studies Social Studies : General | World Interactions; People in Societies (grades 8-12) | | K-2: World of Puppets (Indonesia, Japan, Vietnam)
3-5: In the Time of the Old Ones (Navajo) |
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| Kids Voting--Southwest Ohio Social Studies : Government | Democratic Process, Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities (grades K-Teacher) | | Election news and resources. Find information about government. |
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| The Mesoamerican Ballgame Social Studies : Geography / Cultures | World Interactions (grades 6-9) | | "The sport of life and death!" Online journey into the ancient spectacle of athletes and gods: transport yourself to another time and place; explore the game; experience the game... |
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| Current Value of Old Money Social Studies : Economics | Decision Making and Resources (grades 6-12) | | A frequent question is "how much would a specified amount of money at a certain period of time be worth today?" The sources listed are useful in attempting to answer this question. They are not about the value of old coins and banknotes. |
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| Mali Empire and Djenne Figures Social Studies : Geography / Cultures | World Interactions (grades 6-9) | | History...Maps...Timeline...Works of Art...Resource Information. [KEYWORDS: Ibn Battuta (1304-1368/9); griots; Sundiata. |
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| The Louisiana Native Guards Social Studies : Black History | People in Societies; American Heritage (grades 8-12) | | African Americans in the military...think about it the next Veterans Day! |
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| Census Data Social Studies : U.S. History | American Heritage (grades 5-12) | | 3caaa000 |
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| Academy Of Achievement Social Studies : World History | (grades 4-12) | | This site focuses on the individual achievements of people who have had a major impact on the twentieth century. Great Site. May work better with Netscape. |
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| CIA Worldfact Book Social Studies : General | (grades K-12) | | This site offers a information about every country in the world. |
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| History Channel Social Studies : World History | (grades 3-12) | | Search any topic in history |
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| Ancient History Social Studies : World History | (grades 4-12) | | A history site that offers information about the Ancient Mediterranean countries. |
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| Vietnam Online Social Studies : General | (grades 4-12) | | This site offers information on the Vietnam War. You can look at specific battles as well as turning points that occured during the war. |
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| Ancient Africa Social Studies : Geography / Cultures | (grades 4-12) | | This site looks at the vast history of Africa. It talks about ancient civilizations and also looks at our present efforts to find out new information. |
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| Harcourt School Of Social Studies Social Studies : General | (grades 4-8) | | Offers an abundent amount of historical information about both the United States and the World. Great site. |
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| Fifty States Social Studies : State History | (grades 2-6) | | This site has information on all 50 states. |
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| FirstGov Social Studies : Government | (grades 4-Teacher) | | The US governments home page for searching for any US government link on the net. US, State and Local Agencies, Laws, Issues, etc.. |
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| Geo Net Game Social Studies : Geography / Cultures | (grades 3-12) | | Choose the area of the US, level of question difficulty, and subject area for fun questions. |
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| Where Is That? Social Studies : Geography / Cultures | (grades 3-9) | | FunBrain Game where you identify the country, state, or capital. |
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| Ohio - The Heart of it All Social Studies : State History | (grades 2-11) | | Information about Ohio including climate, population, colleges, courts, and much more |
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| Biography of America Social Studies : U.S. History | (grades 4-12) | | U.S. history from the time of English settlement to the current era. Includes maps, interactive timelines, and descriptions of key events. |
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| The First Thanksgiving Social Studies : U.S. History | (grades 2-8) | | Relive the voyage on the Mayflower, experience life in Plimoth in 1621, or play a Thanksgiving Cyber-Challenge. |
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| Online News Hour Social Studies : Current Events | (grades 5-12) | | PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer presents transcripts of the day's broadcasts - includes background briefings, a searchable archive, forums, and more. |
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| The Mint Social Studies : Economics | (grades 6-12) | | An integrated web site about starting your own business, saving and investing your money wisely, and more - includes cool quizzes and financial tools |
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| Ohio Kids! Social Studies : State History | (grades 2-6) | | Games, Ohio History Central, and an online encyclopedia all about Ohio's natural history, prehistory, and more. |
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| Making Choices for Life Social Studies : Character Education | (grades 1-4) | | Make choices about respect, honesty, and other values in this interactive claymation story. |
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| Map Quest Social Studies : Geography / Cultures | (grades K-12) | | Maps and/or driving directions |
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