This information gives you an overview upon which the teaching of the social studies should be based.

This section defines and explains the ten thematic strands that form the basis of the social studies standards.

A website designed for social studies teachers who wish to more effectively engage their students with content in their class.

This brief guide is designed to provide students and researchers with information to help them evaluate the internet sources and

Primary Source (1) types and uses, (2) using the Internet to obtain, and (3) exemplary Web sites for.

The basics

History and Events

Searchable

Searchable

A very long list of websites dedicated to history

Searchable

Searchable

compiled by the National Archives and Records Administration

One of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Civil War related material available on the Internet.

western U.S. from mid 1800s (Searchable)

a list of links to other web sites

History of Medieval & Renaissance Europe: Primary Documents

extensive list of links to medival records and documents

Activities | Documents

click Tools for Educators, and then click Integrating OurDocuments.gov into the Classroom

Searchable

Searchable

adjustable to the elementary level

Divided by grade levels

very similar to LessonPlanz above

Scroll down to the Social Studies section

Searchable, but limited

Lesson plans and other resources - worth a look

You might want to use the search feature to narrow your focus

Good site, but with pop ups

Several lessons for older students, but they can be adjusted as needed

A veritable plethora of web sites with lesson plans and more

You can browse Social Studies or use a keyword search

Searchable lesson plans from the Wisconsin school system geared toward their curriculum but adjustable

Searchable

In this lesson, students will learn about the life and work of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.

Discovery Chanel Lesson

Links to several activities sorted by grade level

Activities for students

Activities for teachers

Jamestown, Oregon Trail, Anglo/Apache conflicts

A lot of free information, but a subscription is required for the entire site.

Geared to the primary grades

A collection of activities divided by topic

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A variety of multimedia information

From the same site above

Interactive, multimedia site dedicated to the Underground Railroad

Frederick County has a license

Geography and maps

Maps - please note this is an ad-supported site with pop ups and non-educational ads

Timelines

Timelines

An interactive journey courtesy National Geographic