Social Studies Lesson Resource
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This information gives you an overview upon which the teaching of the social studies should be based.
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This section defines and explains the ten thematic strands that form the basis of the social studies standards.
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A website designed for social studies teachers who wish to more effectively engage their students with content in their class.
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This brief guide is designed to provide students and researchers with information to help them evaluate the internet sources and
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Primary Source (1) types and uses, (2) using the Internet to obtain, and (3) exemplary Web sites for.
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The basics
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History and Events
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Searchable
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A very long list of websites dedicated to history
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compiled by the National Archives and Records Administration
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One of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Civil War related material available on the Internet.
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western U.S. from mid 1800s (Searchable)
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a list of links to other web sites
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History of Medieval & Renaissance Europe: Primary Documents
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extensive list of links to medival records and documents
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Activities | Documents
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click Tools for Educators, and then click Integrating OurDocuments.gov into the Classroom
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Searchable
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adjustable to the elementary level
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Divided by grade levels
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very similar to LessonPlanz above
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Scroll down to the Social Studies section
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Searchable, but limited
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Lesson plans and other resources - worth a look
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You might want to use the search feature to narrow your focus
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Good site, but with pop ups
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Several lessons for older students, but they can be adjusted as needed
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A veritable plethora of web sites with lesson plans and more
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You can browse Social Studies or use a keyword search
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Searchable lesson plans from the Wisconsin school system geared toward their curriculum but adjustable
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Searchable
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In this lesson, students will learn about the life and work of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Discovery Chanel Lesson
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Links to several activities sorted by grade level
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Activities for students
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Activities for teachers
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Jamestown, Oregon Trail, Anglo/Apache conflicts
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A lot of free information, but a subscription is required for the entire site.
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Geared to the primary grades
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A collection of activities divided by topic
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A
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A variety of multimedia information
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From the same site above
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Interactive, multimedia site dedicated to the Underground Railroad
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Frederick County has a license
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Geography and maps
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Maps - please note this is an ad-supported site with pop ups and non-educational ads
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Timelines
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Timelines
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An interactive journey courtesy National Geographic
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