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2.8 barter and money
Poster and text.
Melissa Mal..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/barter.pdf
What is Bartering?
Cartoon with text.
http://www.econedlink.org/interactives/EconEdLink-interactive-tool-player.php?lid=270&&filename=em270_story.swf
2.5a Locate continents, equator, oceans.
1.Xpeditions Atlas Asia
Map of Asia
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/index.html?Parent=asia&Rootmap=&Mode=b&SubMode=w
2. Xpeditions Atlas Africa
Map of Africa
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/index.html?Parent=africa&Rootmap=&Mode=b&SubMode=w
3. Xpeditions Atlas Antartica
Map of Antartica
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/index.html?Parent=antarc&Rootmap=&Mode=b&SubMode=w
4. Xpeditions Atlas Europe
Map of Europe
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/index.html?Parent=europe&Mode=b
5. Xpeditions Atlas North America
Map of North America
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/index.html?Parent=nameri&Rootmap=&Mode=b&SubMode=w
6. Xpeditions Atlas South America
Map of South America
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/index.html?Parent=sameri&Rootmap=&Mode=b&SubMode=w
7. Expeditions Atlas Australia
Map of Australia
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/index.html?Parent=oceani&Rootmap=&Mode=b&SubMode=w
8. fact monster
map of world
http://sf.factmonster.com/atlas/
9. Nasa
Short video about the earth and moon
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/video/index.cfm?id=818
10. Learner. Org
Great aireal photo of North/South America
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/monarch/Map_NASAglobeMX.html
11. Play Kids Games
Game locate the continents.
http://www.playkidsgames.com/games/continentNames/continentJig.htm
12. World Geography
Self correcting. Name continents.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/world_geography/world_GL_1280_800.html
13. Equator
Video about the equator.
http://www.newtonsapple.tv/video.php?id=1410
14. Artic
Artic video
http://www.newtonsapple.tv/video_only.php?id=3003
15. Map of the World
Flat Map of the World
http://www.harcourtschool.com/ss1/HSP_Atlas/norm_htm/world.htm
16. All About Geography 1
Click on the continent and hear and read its name.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/world_geography/world_GL_1280_800.html
17. All About Geography 2
Drag the continent to the correct place on the map.
http://sheppardsoftware.com/world_geography/world_G1_1280_800.html
18 . All About Geography 3
Click on continent or ocean to hear and read its name.
http://sheppardsoftware.com/world_geography/world_GL_1024_768.html
Maps of theWorld
Interactive. Move the continent to the correct spot.
http://gets.gc.k12.va.us/elementary/history/continents_matching.html
Equator
1. Equator Newtons Apple
5 min. video. Slightly difficult.
http://www.newtonsapple.tv/video.php?id=1410
Antartica
Discovering Antartica
Great pictures
http://www.discoveringantarctica.org.uk/photo_lib.html
2.6 Map skills
1. Use Cardinal Directions
Move a car around a map. Self checking.
http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g1/u2/index.html
2. Did you know that?
Drag puzzle pieces of oceans continents. Self checking.
http://www.iknowthat.com/com/PuzzleMap?SampleActivity=True&MapName=Continents+%26+Oceans&AOL=true&Activity=Pieces&COOK=
3. Models and Maps
15 min. A map is very similar to a model, but a map is flat. A map can show the location of places in your school, neighborhood,
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=5A7A6475-E28A-4477-BAB5-1FB68EDA0AAA&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US
Maps.com
Maps with zoom function.
http://www.maps.com/map.aspx?cid=22,24&pid=2057
Compass rose poster and text.
Melissa Mal..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/comrose.pdf
Unfolding the Earth
Excellent short video that shows how a map of the globe is made.
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18264-clever-folds-in-a-globe-give-new-perspectives-on-earth.html
WB landforms
Password Portsmouth schools
http://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/games?id=gm210034&gr=Welcome+Portsmouth+Public+School+Dist
8. Map Skills Great
Cartoon with text animation.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/sysm/landscapes/central_lowlands/flash/index_english.shtml
Adventure Island
Map Skills Interactive Self Checking
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/multimedia/interactive/maps-tools-adventure-island/kd/?ar_a=3
FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS
1. Lots of resources on one site.
SOL. Ehanced scope Sequence.Released test.Resource guide.Curriculum framework.
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
2. Worksheet Works
Lots of maps. Worksheets. Graphic Organizers.
http://www.worksheetworks.com/sitemap.html
3. Chesterfeild PS
Lots of stuff indexed by subject.
http://www.chesterfield.k12.va.us/Instruction/SocialStudies/Elemss/Socsci/Second/resourc2.html
4. Study Guide
Study guide for the entire year.
http://socialstudies.cayennepaper.com/2ndgrade.htm
5. Study Guide (2) for the entire year
http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/resources/elementary/files/gradetwo07.pdf
6. Study Guide by SOL number
http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~jbecker/Mrs.BeckersClassWebsite/Social_Studies.html
7. SOL Released Test
Sample test from past years.
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Assessment/Release2007/index.html
Teaching and Learning VA k-2
Extra activities by SOL number.
http://k3hss.pwnet.org/2grade/2_3.htm
8. Graphic Organizers
Graphic orgnizers educplace.
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/
2.3 Changes in the community
1. Build A Community
Drage objects to make a community.
http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/k/u2/index.html
2. Then and Now
Match pictures of old and new versions of items. Self checking.
http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/k/u6/index.html
3. Then and Now Part 2
Match older and newer versions of items.
http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g1/u1/index.html
4. Pictures of how the phone has changed.
then and now phone
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/telephone/gallery/gallery1.html
Make A Scrapbook
Harcourt game
http://www.harcourtschool.com/ss1/adventure_activities/interactives/gr1_unit4.html
All Around Our Communities
Game
http://www.harcourtschool.com/ss1/adventure_activities/interactives/gr3_unit1.html
Build A Neighborhood
Interactive
http://pbskids.org/rogers/buildBuild.html
People Long Ago
Interactive
http://www.harcourtschool.com/ss1/adventure_activities/interactives/gr2_unit4.html
2.11 (6) Martin Luther King
1. Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
United Streaming. K-2. 8 minutes.TE.Quiz. Video about Martin Luther King.
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/search/assetDetail.cfm?guidAssetID=A84CEB96-9CA3-4901-8AD5-5B3447C9979C
2. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: America Celebrates
United Streaming. 15:35 minutes. 3-5.Biography. I have a dream speech segment.
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/search/assetDetail.cfm?guidAssetID=04F18CC3-D7F1-4CC0-8EAF-762E7FEC34F6
3. I Have A Dream Speech and Video
Scholastic
http://www.holidays.net/mlk/speech.htm
4. MLK Enchanted Learning
Lots of activities.Good for webquest.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/MLK/
Martin Luther King Poster and Text
Melissa Mal..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/kingthird.pdf
SOL's - Standards of Learning
Standards of Learning
Standards of Learning
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
Graphic Organizer
Graphic Organizer Eduplace
Lots of organizers
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/
Venn diagram
compare contrast
http://printables.scholastic.com/printables/f.jsp?id=35520
Glossary
Geography Glossary
Harcourt. Some with short videos.
http://harcourtschool.com/ss1/HSP_GeoGlossary/index.html
Atlas
Atlas
Harcourt. Some with short videos.
http://harcourtschool.com/ss1/HSP_Atlas/norm_htm/world.htm
Memorial Day
1. Flag Craft Idea
Teacher/Parent
http://crafts.kaboose.com/holidays/july-4/american-flag-wall-hanging.html
2. Flag Craft Idea 2
Teacher/Parent
http://crafts.kaboose.com/american-flag-fan.html
Poster with text.
Melissa Mal..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/memday.pdf
2.2 Indians
1. Native Americans: The First Peoples
United Streaming. 21 minutes. 3-5. Some information about Eastern Woodlands. A good introduction to Indians in general.
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/search/assetDetail.cfm?guidAssetID=97425877-CD16-45EC-AE6A-D45FBF80DFF3
2. History is Fun Powhatan
Short video about Powhatan/Pocohontas
http://historyisfun.org/powhatan-pocohontas.htm
3. Teacher-Some Powatan Pictures
Some pictures are not in Jamestown.
http://pics4learning.com/?search=cat&query=Native+American
4. Contributions of Indians Poster 1
Melissa Mal..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/amer1.pdf
5. Contributions of Indians Poster 2
Melisa M..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/amer2.pdf
Powatan poster and text.
Melissa Mal..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/powhatan.pdf
Plains Sioux
Melissa Mal..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/powhatan.pdf
Pueblo Poster and Text
Melissa Mal..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/swpueblo.pdf
Ways people adapt to environment.
Melissa Mal..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/adapted.pdf
Quia Indians
Game about all regions
http://www.quia.com/rr/6251.html?AP_rand=2116618301
All Tribes Kings Park Elementary
Great information. Photos.Text.
http://www.fcps.edu/KingsParkES/student%20pages/indians/namerica.htm
Outer Banks
See the "coast" - coastal Indians
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/7924/preview/
Eastern Woodlands
Native Americans: People of the Forest
United Streaming. 29 minutes. 3-5. TE.
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/search/assetDetail.cfm?guidAssetID=869676D7-7716-45A3-AC6D-85DA7BB18363
Powatan Environment
Melissa Mal..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/powenviron.pdf
3. Powatan links
Great pictures.
http://www.nativetech.org/scenes/index.html
4. Excellent photos and audio.
Excellent photos and audio
http://www.plimoth.org/education/olc/wampanoag.html
5. Indian Webquest
Map pictures text
http://mal.sbo.hampton.k12.va.us/fourth/socstudies/indianwebquest/algon.htm
6. John White Paintings
First pictures of Powhatan
http://www.historyisfun.org/pdf/Indians-Lesson-2/PIndians_Images.pdf
7. The Nansemond Gallery
Black and White photos of Powhatan life
http://www.nansemond.org/joomla/gallery2/v/admin/historical/
8. Photo of Powhatan Homes
Powhatan homes one photo.
http://ab.mec.edu/jamestown/Powhatan.html
9. Powhatan Homes
Pictures of homes.
http://www.virtualjamestown.org/paspahegh/examine.html
10. Jamestown Settlement in Yorktown
Photographs
http://www.virtualjamestown.org/paspahegh/examine.html
11. Google Images Powhatan
Great photographs.
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&source=hp&q=Powhatan+indians&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=TAcKS-XJGc7ZlAf57e2EBA&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBUQsAQwAA
12. Flicker Powhatan Images
Clear photos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/terretta/224787663/
Scenes of the Eastern Woodland
Pictures, text.
http://www.nativetech.org/scenes/makingpots.html
Coastal Pictures
This site helps define "coastal".
http://www.earthscienceworld.org/images/search/results.html?Keyword=Coastal%20Environment
Lakota of the Plains
Sioux Environment poster and text.
Melissa Mal..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/siouxenviron.pdf
2. Tepee Photo
Native American Tepee
http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/imageideas_view.cfm?rid=30612
3. How to build a teepee
Directions for building a tepee.
http://www.shelterpub.com/_shelter/www_teepee.html
Quiz
Quiz. Self checking.
http://pbskids.org/stantonanthony/nativeam_boy.html
The Story Robe
Self Checking. Interactive.
http://www.ballard-tighe.com/eaweb/InteractiveOnline/activities/ea1_3.swf
The Plains Indians
Powerpoint
http://inkido.indiana.edu/w310work/romac/plains.html
Buffalo Matching Game
Self Checking. Interactive.
http://www.americanhistory.si.edu/kids/buffalo/matching/skin-moccasins.html
How Many Ways Can You Use A Buffalo
Self Checking. Interactive.
http://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/kids/buffalo.html
Tipis Early Mobile Homes
Photos of teepee village
http://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/kids/houses/tipis.html
10. Buffalo Hide
Symbols explained.
http://www.americanhistory.si.edu/kids/buffalo/hideactivity/
11. South Dakota
Buffalo short cartoon
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/7924/preview/
Pueblo
Pueblo environment.
Melissa Mal..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/puebloenviron.pdf
Pueblo Poster
Melissa farming
http://chumby.dlib.vt.edu/melissa/posters/swpueblo.pdf
Pueblo Power Point
Power Point about the Pueblo
http://schools.shenandoah.k12.va.us/wwres/Lesson%20Activities/gr2southwestindiansreview.ppt
2.1 Ancient China Egypt
China
1. Journals Through History: Ancient China: Contributions to the World
United Streaming. 16:26 minutes. 3-5.TE.
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/search/assetDetail.cfm?guidAssetID=5F79FA70-FA3F-44B8-8009-4D61524657F1
2. Journals Through History: Ancient China: From Dynasty to Destiny
United Streaming.16 minutes. 3-5.TE.
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/search/assetDetail.cfm?guidAssetID=D04E8A18-5D41-4A70-82F1-63E88A05B596
3. The Great Wall
5 minute video about Great Wall of China.Short comercial first.
http://www.blinkx.com/video/the-great-wall/XL7ZGqj9G0VJA3TKiXWbqg
4. Great Wall China Image
Great picture of the Wall.
http://www.dreamstime.com/great-wall-image4253991
5. Poster and text.
Melissa Mal..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/china.pdf
6. China Environment Poster Text
Melissa Mal..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/chinaenviron.pdf
7. Great wall on a map of china.
Melissa Mal..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/greatwall.pdf
8. China Pictures
Pictures of china, great wall..
http://www.chamberlain.net.au/ken/china/pictures/
9. The Great Wall of China
Short video and text
http://www.chinahighlights.com/greatwall/
10. Paper Plate Kite
Craft Make a kite.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/stpatrick/rainbowstreamer/
China: Peopleand Places
20 minutes United Streaming
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=A7D265F9-F1F7-48CD-BA66-685894B248ED
Great Wall of China
360 view
http://www.panoramas.dk/7-wonders/great-wall.html
Lots of photos of the Greal Wall.
Numerous photos.
http://www.kinabaloo.com/great_wall_photo_gallery.html
Egypt
1. VE Hieroglyphic Translator
Write your name and get the translation.
http://www.virtual-egypt.com/newhtml/glyph/glyph.html
2. The British Museum
Pictures and text about Egypt
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html
3. Ancient Egypt Webquest
Webquest
http://www.iwebquest.com/egypt/ancientegypt.htm
4. Papyrus
Nova Video.10 minutes.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3318/04.html
5. Mummy Maker
Learn how mummies are made. Instructional. Self checking.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/launch_gms_mummy_maker.shtml
6. The Tomb of Perneb
Walk through a real tomb. Many photographs.
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/perneb_tomb/bc_a.html
7. Journals Through History: Ancient Egypt: Land of Abundance
United Streaming. 17:57. 3-5 minutes.TE. Irrigation and agriculture in Egypt. See how papyrus is harvested and made into paper,
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/search/assetDetail.cfm?guidAssetID=9E04BABA-6D0C-4BE5-BEAB-91339217B6B6
8. Hieroglyphics translator
Type your name and get the hieroglyphics.
http://www.upennmuseum.com/hieroglyphsreal.cgi/
9. Snaith Primary
Pictures Maps and more
http://www.snaithprimary.eril.net/egindex.htm
10. The Art of Making Mummies
Leveled Reader 6.2.5 ReneeLa Place
http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/lrd/viewLeveledReaderFrameset.do?page=leveledReader&id=2066
11. You wouldn't want to be an Egyptian Mummy
Lots of information about mummies
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/mummy/index.html
12. Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs
Short video about mummies.
http://www.cosi.org/visitors/theater/mummies/
13. The British Museum
Great pictures and information.
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html
14. Mummies Newtons Apple
Great 5min video about mummies.
http://www.newtonsapple.tv/video.php?id=1422
15. Ancient Egypt Photos
5 Great pictures.
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Photos/Gallery/Ancient-egypt
16. Places in the Spotlight
Facts.Follows SOL'sExcellent 2 minute video
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Places/Find/Egypt
17. Egypt Interactive Adventures
Game.Tomb.
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Games/InteractiveAdventures/Tomb-unknown-mummy
18. Pharaoh
Lots of activities.
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/pharaoh/index.html
19. Mummification
Mummy Photos
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/mummies/home.html
20. Destination Egypt Pyramids
Video photos. Excellent
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/places/countries-places/egypt/egypt-pyramids-dest.html
21. Mummies
Great video.
http://www.newtonsapple.tv/video.php?id=1422
22. Ancient Egyptian Writing
Examples of Egyptian writing and text.
http://crystalinks.com/egyptwriting.html
23. Contributions Poster and text.
Melissa Mal..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/egypt.pdf
24. Position on a map.
Melissa Mal..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/ancegypt.pdf
25 Who Is Your Mummy
Photos great ones!
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/games/mummies/html/index.html
Dreamstime Pyramid Pictures
Pictures of pyramids.
http://www.dreamstime.com/searchkwy_egyptian%20pyramids
27. Egypt Environment
Poster Malissa Mal.
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/egyptenviron.pdf
28. Free Egypt Photos
Lots of photos of Egypt
http://freestockphotos.com/Egypt.html
29. Pyramids
National Geographic short video
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/places/countries-places/egypt/egypt-pyramids-dest.html
30. National Geogphic
6 photos
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/photos/ancient-egypt/
Tomb of Ramses
Great 360 view.
http://www.panoramas.dk/2008/flash/valley-of-the-kings.html
32. Hieroglyphs Great
Instuctional Great
http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/history/egypt/hieroglyphs.swf
33, Making mummy.
Cartoon with text.
http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/history/egypt/makeamummy.asp
2.10a -e citizenship
1. Citizenship in the Community
United Steaming. 17 minutes. K-2.TE.
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/search/assetDetail.cfm?guidAssetID=9A0C4E3C-0E99-477A-824B-A2CAA4E225FC
2.. Civics
Citizen test. Self checking.
http://www.melanielewis.org/testprep/SOL1.10.html
3 Responsibilites of good citizenship poster text
Melissa Mal..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/citizenresp.pdf
4. Citizenship Game Oxford Sadlier
Self correcting.
http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/readers/socialstudies/book1/intro.htm
5 Macmillian Community
Learning Center
http://activities.macmillanmh.com/OralLanguageActivities/main1.php?activityID=156
6 Macmillan Cleaning up Community
Learning Center
http://activities.macmillanmh.com/OralLanguageActivities/main1.php?activityID=157
2.12 Diversity
Ellis Island
Short video
http://www.tenement.org/immigrate
PBS Kids
Winter Holidays
http://pbskids.org/go/video/?category=Holidays/Winter%20Holidays
2.9 consumer producer
1.Scarcity poster and text 1
Melissa Mal..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/lackmoney.pdf
2. Scarcity poster and text 2
Melissa Mal..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/lack.pdf
3. Color of Resources
Great click and drag.
http://www.econedlink.org/interactives/EconEdLink-interactive-tool-player.php?lid=711&&filename=em711_dragndrop.swf
4. From Feild to Market
Consumer Producer self check.
http://www.harcourtschool.com/ss1/adventure_activities/interactives/gr3_unit6.html
Producers
Cartoon type power point.
http://www.econedlink.org/interactives/EconEdLink-interactive-tool-player.php?filename=em457_story2.swf&lid=457
6. Lets Find A Deal
Consumer Producer self check.
http://www.econedlink.org/interactives/EconEdLink-interactive-tool-player.php?lid=464&&filename=em464_dragndrop_v2_save_2.swf
7. Goods and Services
Drag and drop.
http://www.econedlink.org/interactives/EconEdLink-interactive-tool-player.php?lid=642&&filename=dragndrop3.swf
8. SOL Type test
Test SOL format
http://www.iq.poquoson.org/2socst/economics/2economics09tlm.htm
9. Economics SOL type test.
SOL format test.
http://www.iq.poquoson.org/2socst/economics/2economics09tlm.htm
Study Sheet
Study sheet
http://www1.bellevuepublicschools.org/curriculum/k6web/thirdgrade/economicSH3rd/economicsSH3rd.htm
11. Services
Drag and drop.
http://www.econedlink.org/interactives/EconEdLink-interactive-tool-player.php?lid=642&&filename=dragndrop3.swf
Producer Consumer
1. Producers Consumers Econed
Instructional power point with sound.
http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/em457/em457_popupActivity.htm
2. Products and their producers.
Self checking.Drag producer to what he produces.
http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/em564/popupActivity.html
3. Goods and Services
Drag goods and services. Self checking.
http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g2/u3/index.html
Pictures with Definitions
Melissa Mal..
http://www.mcps.org/ss/posters/resourcesdefthird.pdf
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