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Ben's Guide to the Government
Learn about the three branches of government, historical documents, etc. Includes a glossary and games. -
User's Guide to the Declaration of Independence
Text to the Declaration. Includes a glossary for key words and phrases, shows Jefferson's rough draft, as well as a picture of
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Econopolis
Website about economics. Information, quizzes, links, worksheets. -
Economics Quiz
Quiz offers different questions each time you refresh your browser. -
An Economy at Work
Info, strategies, activities, transparency & worksheet masters.
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Continents Quiz
Quiz on the seven continents and oceans. -
Map Tutorial
Introduction to reading maps. Organized by topic. Includes tutorial, examples, and quizzes. -
Geography Webquest
Students take a trip around the world and research continents. Create your own passport, pack, & create an itinerary. Includes -
Create Your Own Graphs
Create your own charts and graphs. Includes a tutorial and allows your and/or your students to make 5 different types of charts -
Geography Quiz
Offers new questions when you reload browser.
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The Mayflower and First Thanksgiving
Read letters written by a passenger on the Mayflower. Or, take the voyage yourself, tour the ship, compare and contrast the Pil -
Christopher Columbus
Library of Congress exhibit. Lots of information on the voyage. Pictures of artifacts to show your students throughout. -
Explorers Play
Play with many different explorers. Could be used to show how many people besides those studied explored North America. -
Mali Lesson Plans
Several lesson plans for Mali. -
Mali
History, geography, culture, resources & photos. -
Rome
Lots of information on Rome. Organized by topic. (i.e., technology, emperors, etc.) -
Greece
Lots of info on Greece. Organized by topic. (i.e., mythology, Athens, Alexander the Great, etc.) -
Rome Reborn
Neat website that has four video tours of Rome, as well as a still photo gallery from UVA. Video and photos are computer genera -
Rome II
More infor on Rome, i.e. technology, religion, invasion, etc. -
Greece II
Questions, background info, resources, pictures, music, etc. -
Exploration Through the Ages
Mariner's Museum on-line exploration exhibit. Includes games, maps, etc. -
Exploreres A to Z
Lesson plans, links, materials, references and a webquest. -
Primary History: Romans
Site designed for children, with lots of pictures and interesting facts. -
Nat Geo Pyramid Video
Brief video clip about the pyramids.
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Egypt Brainteasers
Brainteaser quiz about daily life in Egypt. -
Coloring Sheets
Coloring pages for second grade material. -
Second Grade Review
Links to various second grade topics. Covers China, Egypt, Economics, and Native Americans. -
Second Grade Resources
Covers Egypt, China, and Native Americans. Includes resources for these topics as well as quizzes. -
Egypt Coloring Sheets
Several coloring sheets for Egypt. -
Egyptomania
Info on everyday life, pyramids, & mummies. Includes artifacts, games, and a build your own pharaoh activity. -
Royal Ontario Museum: Egypt
Lots of info for Egypt. Broken down into topics. Each subtopic has info, activities, articles, and further reading. -
Native American Clothing
Illustrations of clothing for 39 tribes. -
Second Grade Standards
Concise list of second grade standardsd. -
Jeopardy
Second grade Jeopardy game. -
Build a Tipi
Neat plan to build a tipi in your classroom! -
3-D Pyramid Tour
Study the pyramids, Giza, and hieroglyphics. -
2nd grade review
Activities and links for 2nd grade items -
2nd Grade Resources (All subjects)
Great site for all subjects. Lessons, activities, etc.
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Biographies
Short biographies on various historical figures. -
History Quiz
Online practice test. -
Quizzes and Games
Different on-line games for all SOL's. Millionaire, matching, Jeopardy, and quizzes. -
Quizzes
On-line quizzes covering different third grade social studies topics. -
Famous Americans
More short biographies on famous Americans. -
Practice Quizzes
Quizzes for a variety of topics. -
Famous Americans Quiz
Offers new questions when you reload browser. -
Another Practice Quiz
Sixty question third grade quiz. -
Social Studies for Kids
Fun facts, a newsletter, FAQ, current events, this week in history, etc. -
Practice quizzes
On-line practice quizzes for 3rd grade social studies. -
Social Studies Activities
Practice tests and study guides for 3rd grade social studies. -
History Games
Lots of games to help you with history!
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Bubble Sheet Generator
This website allows you to create your own bubble answer sheets. Offers your choice of answer combinations. -
Internet for Classrooms
This website has many links for a variety of social studies topics. The geography section houses a huge collection of maps. -
Constitution Day
Offers lesson plans that can be used for Constitution Day. Grade 3-5 Lesson Plan focuses on the Boston Tea Party. -
Bingo Card Generator
Create your own bingo cards. Free bingo card maker allows you to create 3x3 or 5x5 bingo cards. -
Biographies
Short biographies on various historical figures. -
York County Schools Social Studies Binder
Info for all grades. Includes SOL's, links, strategies, etc. 3rd Grade begins on pg. 72 and 2nd Grade begins on pg. 42. -
Civics
Activities covering foundations of government, basic principles, and contributions of citizens. (Rosa Parks, Thurgood Marshall, -
Games and Quizzes
On-line games and quizzes for third grade. (All subject areas.) -
Guest Portaportal
Social studies portaportal broken down by strand. Includes maps, interactive sites, quizzes, and second grade material. -
Resources
Lots of links for different SOL's. Second and third grade material. Interactive games, timelines, background info, maps, etc. -
Enhanced Scope and Sequence
Enhanced Scope and Sequence from the Virginia Department of Education website. -
VDOE Resources
Resources compiled by the VDOE. Includes a brief summary with each link. -
Pictures of Ancient Rome
Tons of great images of Rome. -
Third Grade Resources
Links to sites covering various third grade topics. -
SOL Pass
Practice for Social Studies SOL's. Your school must have a subscription! -
Third & Second Grade Review
Resources covering different 3rd and 2nd grade topics. Ancient Civilizations, biographies, explorers. Also includes games. -
More Second and Third Grade Resources
Biographies, webquests, lesson plans, and a virtual tour of the Great Wall. Links for Rome, Greece, Mali, Egypt and China. -
Webquests
Has several webquests for Greece, Rome, and Mali. -
Curriculum Alingment
Curriculum alingment from Pittsylvania County. Broken down by SOL, includes suggested activities for each SOL. -
Webquest Homepage
Search for webquests by grade level and subject. -
Making Sense in Social Studies
Various reading comprehension activities for Social Studies. Includes instructions, examples, and downloads of blank master cop -
Eyewitness to History
Great website with plenty of eyewitness accounts. Broken down by time period. Photos, film clips, etc. -
Cookie Excavation
Neat lesson plan to teach students how we learn about the past by excavating cookies. -
Guest Portaportal II
Third grade portaportal for all subjects. -
Jeopardy
Third grade Jeopardy game. -
Resources
Lots of games, review cards, questions, and other review activities. -
Web Based Instructional Resources
Various on-line resources. Organized by topic. -
Performance Education
Free lesson plans for Social Studies under Resources. -
This Day in History
Brief video segments for events each day. Includes related articles. Also previews the week in history. -
Virtual Field Trips
Pictures, info, and activities for Greece, Rome, and Egypt. -
Teaching and Learning Virginia K-3
Resources for grades K-3. Organized by grade. Instructional strategies, documents, links. -
Maps Etc.
Over 5,000 historic maps. License allows you to use up to 25 of them. -
Social Studies Posters
Posters, ideas on how to use posters, etc. -
Powerpoint Games
Download powerpoint templates and then modify the game for your needs. -
Kids Past
On-line text with chapters on Ancient Civilizations. Songs, games, etc. -
Webquests and Treasure Hunts
Info on how to design your own webquest or treausre hunt, plus links to ones created by other teachers. -
HistoryWiz
Background info on lots of topics, multimedia exhibits, etc. Includes Ancient Civilizations. -
Additional Resources
Review cards and plenty of games. -
Enhanced Scope and Sequence Plus
Scope & Sequence with lessons for students with various disabilities. Includes technology, multi-sensory, etc. -
Third Grade Resources
Practice assessments, blue prints, games, etc, organized by SOL. -
2008 Educator's Calendar
Calendar with events (birthdays, historical events, etc.) listed for each day. -
Busy Teacher's Cafe
Lesson plans for each subject. Also by month for holidays, etc. -
Maps
Lots of outline and thematic maps, organized into categories (world, continents, etc.) -
Refrigerator Cards
Study cards for third grade SOL's-these were presented at a 3rd grade workshop recently! -
Resources for African American History
Lesson plans and activities covering African American leaders. -
Social Studies Resources
Lots of games, powerpoints, information, webquests, and links for ALL levels. -
Inspiration
Lists which Inspiration template to use for VA Social Studies(by SOL). -
Curriculum Corner
Reading lists, assessments, map activities, & many other resources. -
Social Studies Links
Scroll down to SS links for games, tours, etc. -
Web based projects
Projects for Mali, Greece, Rome, and explorers. -
Curriculum Overview
Resources, strategies, and ideas from Chesterfield County. -
Social Studies Review
Powerpoints for all categories on the SOL. -
Rubric Guide
Rubrics for many types of assessments. -
3rd grade resources
Resources by SOL. Map activities, cloze activities, etc. -
Practice Quizzes
Links to practice quizzes for 3rd grade SS SOL's. -
Review activities
Practice quizzes, study guides, review games. -
Powerpoint Index
Powerpoints for many subjects and topics. -
Lesson Plans
Huge collection of lesson plans-many topics. -
STAR
Resources and activities from Suffolk. Organized by grade level. -
History Games
SOL games organized by topic. -
Another 3rd grade portaportal
Lots of activities for all subjects.
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Quizzes and Games
Different games for all SOL's. Matching, millionaire, battleship, quizzes, and review powerpoints. -
Learning Links
Try practice quizzes and review activities for geography, Jamestown, Famous Virginians, and the Civil War. -
Interactive Quizzes
Lots of interactive quizzes for all subject areas. Also includes links to other resources on the web. -
More Quizzes
On-line quizzes for VA History, People and Places, Geography, and Economics and Civics. -
VA History to 1861 Quiz
Multiple choice quiz covering VA up to 1861. -
VA History to 1861 Part 2
A few more questions covering VA History to 1861. -
Civil War and Reconstruction Quiz
Quiz covering the Civil War and Reconstruction. -
Even More Quizzes
All sorts of quizzes for all SOL's. Organized by strands. -
Yup...More Quizzes!
Quizzes organized by SOL. -
Another Quiz...
Twenty question quiz covering SOL's 4.1 through 4.6. -
Games and Quizzes
Quizzes, ordering games, Millionaire, and pop up quizzes. Covers all SOL's. -
More Games and Quizzes
Short quizzes on Civics, and VA History. Also includes a crossword puzzle. -
SOLmate
More on-line practice tests. Select 4th Grade Virginia History to review with 150 questions. -
Battleship
Answer civics questions correctly to beat the computer in Battleship! -
John Tyler's Portaportal
Portaportal designed by Brian McKee for John Tyler. Broken down very precisely! -
Research Links
Good place to begin research. Collections of links broken down by topic. -
Social Studies for Kids
Fun facts, newsletter, FAQ, current events, this week in history, etc. -
VA Studies by 9 weeks
Notes, powerpoints, quizzes, games, organized by 9 weeks. -
Study Cards
Six cards with all the important information for VA Studies! -
Study Guides
Study guides for each SOL to help you prepare for your test! -
What's missing from George Washington's portrait?
You have to discover what was left out of Washington's painting. Includes other games on the first president. -
Refrigerator Cards
Cards to help you study! -
Economy and Government Quiz
Quiz on the economy and government of VA. See your score right away! -
Online Quizzes and Games
Lots of quizzes and games to help you practice VA Studies! -
Review activities
Review games, practice quizzes, and study guides. -
Review activites
Just click on a link and review! -
Practice Tests and games
More online tests and games to help you review! -
Even more review activities
More ways to practice Virginia Studies! -
History Games
Lots of games to help you with history!
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Bubble Sheet Generator
This website allows you to create your own bubble answer sheets. Offers your choice of answer combinations. -
Internet for Classrooms
This website has many links for a variety of social studies topics. The geography section houses a huge collection -
Constitution Day
Offers lesson plans that can be used for Constitution Day. Grade 3-5 lesson plan focues on the Boston Tea Party. -
Virginia History Timeline
Timeline of Virginia History put together by a class at Orange Hunt Elementary School. Begins with Jamestown and runs through t -
Bingo Card Generator
Create your own bingo cards. Free bingo card maker allows you to create your own 3x3 or 5x5 cards. -
York County Schools Social Studies Binder
Info for all social studies subjects. Includes all SOL's, notes, resources, strategies, etc. 4th grade begins on pg. 107. -
Civics
Activities covering colonization through the American Revolution. -
Games and Quizzes
On-line games and quizzes for fourth grade. -
Guest Portaportal
Social studies portaportal broken down by strand. Includes maps, interactive sites, quizzes, etc. -
Resources
Info for different VA Studies SOL's. Games, background info, maps, timelines, etc. -
Enhanced Scope and Sequence
The Enhanced Scope and Sequence from the Virginia Department of Education website. -
VDOE Resources
Resources compiled by the VDOE. Includes a brief summary for each link. -
Activities for all Topics
Games, quizzes, study guides, powerpoints, Jeopardy, notes. Broken down by topics. -
More Resources for all SOL's
Reviews, powerpoints, games, quizzes, lesson plans, United Streaming, organized by SOL. -
Test Your Knowledge...
More quizzes, games, and reviews. -
SOL Pass
Practice for Social Studies SOL's. Your school must have a subscription! -
Jeopardy
Jeopardy games for Reconstruction, Civil War, Early VA History, and 20th Century History. -
Released Test Items and Quizzes
Links to the VDOE released test items by SOL. Also includes on-line quizzes. -
More Fourth Grade Links
Links for VA History, a webquest, Native Americans in Colonial VA, and water and the growth of VA cities. Also includes a stude -
Resources by Topic
Lots of resources broken down by category. Geography, maps, patriotic symbols, government, etc. Also links to lots of museums -
Web Based Instructional Resources
On-line activities organized by SOL. -
SOL Practice
More quizzes, games, activities, tours, etc. -
Jeopardy
Another version of Jeopardy for 4th Grade. -
Webquests
Has webquests for colonies & Civil War. -
Curriculum Alingment
Curriculum alingment from Pittsylvania County. Broken down by SOL, includes suggested activities for each SOL. -
Webquest Homepage
Search for webquests by grade level and subject. -
Making Sense in Social Studies
Various reading comprehension activities for Social Studies. Includes instructions, examples, and downloads of blank master cop -
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
Links organized by topic, time period, or world history. Includes descriptions. -
Eyewitness to History
Great website with plenty of eyewitness accounts. Broken down by time period. Photos, film clips, etc. -
Cookie Excavation
Neat lesson plan to teach students how we learn about the past by excavating cookies. -
John Tyler's Portaportal
Portaportal designed by Brian McKee for John Tyler. Broken down very precisely! -
Resources
Collection of links organized into maps, geography, government, colonization, etc. -
Primary Sources
Primary sources-text, images, audio. Includes description of source. Also has a search feature to locate by topic, time period -
Webquests and Lesson Plans
Various webquest and lesson plan ideas, organized by topic. -
Performance Eduacation
Free lesson plans under Resources. -
This Day in History
Brief video segments for events each day. Includes related articles. Also previews the week in history. -
Eighteenth Century Resources
A collection of over 2000 links on 18th century America checked and organized. Includes a search engine. -
Virtual Field Trips
Info, pictures, activities, etc. -
Around the World Suitcases
Great lesson plan idea. Could easily be changed to Around the State suitcases! -
State ABC Book
Lesson plan for a project to create state ABC books. -
Maps Etc.
Over 5,000 historic maps. License allows you to use up to 25 of them. -
Williamsburg Interactive Sites
Lots of neat interactive activities: slideshows, maps, games, etc. -
Chesterfield County Site
Games, reviews, webquests, and other resources. -
What's in your pocket?
Primary source learning activity. -
Social Studies Posters
Posters, ideas on how to use posters, etc. -
Powerpoint Games
Download the powerpoint templates and then modify to fit your needs. -
Constitution Day (ESL)
Civics for ESL Students -
Geography of Virginia
Lots of good info on how VA got its boundaries. Colorful maps. -
Links for All Topics
Great collection of links for all topics. Activities, timelines, maps, etc. -
Williamsburg Lesson Plans
Several interdisciplinary lesson plans. -
Williamsburg Digital Library
Manuscripts, images, reports, drawings, etc. Organized into four main categories. -
100 Milestone Documents
The 100 milestone documents of American History. Lots of tools for educators. -
Virginia Vignettes
Sign up to receive a short weekly column about Virginia. -
Webquests and Treasure Hunts
Info on how to design your own webquest or treasure hunt, plus links to ones created by other teachers. -
HistoryWiz
Background info for lots of topics, multimedia exhibits, etc. -
Enhanced Scope and Sequence Plus
Scope & Sequence with lessons for students with various disabilities. Includes technology, multi-sensory, etc. -
VA 400
Strategies for teaching VA history, guide to useful VA history websites, and on-line projects. -
Fourth Grade Resources
Practice assessments, released questions, games, etc, organized by SOL. -
2008 Educator's Calendar
Calendar with events (birthdays, historical events, etc.) listed for each day. -
Busy Teacher's Cafe
Lesson plans for all subjects. Also by month for holidays, etc. -
Maps
Lots of outline and thematic maps, organized by category (world, continent, etc.) -
Resources for African American History
Lesson plans and activities for African American leaders. -
Study Cards
Six review cards for VA Studies covering all SOL's. -
Study Guides
Study guide for each SOL with key words/information highlighted. -
Powerpoints
Powerpoints for all topics! Ready to dwonload to your computer! -
Games!
Powerpoints, flyswatter templates, millionaire, Jeopard. Directions, questions, and templates. -
Social Studies Resources
Lots of games, powerpoints, information, webquests, and links for ALL levels. -
Inspiration
Lists which Inspiration template to use for VA Social Studies (by SOL.) -
Va Studies Skills by 9 Weeks
Study guides, quizzes, games, powerpoints organized by 9 weeks. -
Va Studies Portaportal
VA Studies portaportal organized by SOL. -
Refrigerator Cards
Refrigerator cards that cover all SOL's. Can be printed and sent home! -
Curriculum Corner
Reading lists, flash cards, power points, & many other resources. -
Social Studies Links
Scroll down to SS links for games, tours, etc. -
VA Studies Links
VA Studies links organized by SOL: quizzes, maps, primary sources. -
Web based projects
Projects for colonial America and Civil Rights. -
VA Studies Portaportal
Portaportal strictly for VA Studies. Organized by SOL. -
Curriculum Overview
Resources, strategies, and ideas from Chesterfield County. -
VA Studies Released Test Items
13 released test items that can be used in the classroom. -
4th grade Portaportal
Another portaportal for 4th grade. All subjects, lots of interesting stuff! -
Review Powerpoints
Review powerpoints using the Matusevich posters. All SOL strands. -
Social Studies Powerpoints
More powerpoints for each unit. -
Rubric Guide
Rubrics for many types of assessments. -
Review Activities
Practice quizzes, study guides, review games. -
Jeopardy Review Game
Jeopardy game that covers history, geography, economics, and government. -
Interactive Quizzes
Links to many practice quizzes and activities. -
Weekly Websites
Websites set up for each week (for all subjects.) -
Online Review Activities
Online quizzes and games. -
Review Resources
Powerpoints and games for VA Studies. -
VA Studies Portaportal
Another portaportal, organized by SOL. -
VA Studies Resources
Resources organized by SOL. -
Pratice Tests
Practice tests for students-all subjects! -
Flashcard Sets
17 sets of flashcards covering VA Studies. -
VA Studies Portaportal
Another portaportal, organized by SOL and review materials. -
VA Studies Review Sites
Links to comprehensive reviews and practice tests. -
Powerpoint Index
Powerpoints for many subjects and topics. -
Lesson Plans
Huge collection of lesson plans for many topics. -
STAR
Resources and activities from Suffolk. Organized by grade level. -
History Games
SOL games organized by topic. -
Foldables
Links for foldable for all SOL's. -
Virginia Studies Resources
Resources and background information for VA Studies. -
Virginia Trekkers
Podcasts, videos, all sorts of interesting resources! -
Suffolk Public Schools
Resources and activities from Suffolk Public Schools.
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Ben's Guide to the Government
Learn all about our government. Study important documents, the election process, how law are made, etc. Includes a glossary.
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Regions of Virginia
Brief description of the regions of Virginia. -
Geology of Virginia
Resource for maps, photographs, and diagrams of the state. Includes teaching resources and a term section. -
Native American Webquest
Webquest for VA Native Americans. Each student much complete two tasks, as well as one project. Includes sources & rubric. -
Geography Terms book
Lesson plan for creating student books for geography terms.
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Jamestown/Yorktown Official Site
The official site for Jamestown and Yorktown. Includes information on the sites themselves as well as curriculum materials. -
Colonial Williamsburg
Official site for Colonial Williamsburg. Has a lot of resources, including a computer generated tour of Williamsburg. -
Virginia Indians
Offers lesson plans, bibliographies, background info, and links to tribal homepages. -
Jamestown Interactive Game
You make the decisions at Jamestown. From where to land to what crops to plant, you're in charge. Will your colony survive? -
Jamestown Video
Brief on-line video about the colonization of Jamestown. -
Biographies of Jamestown Leaders
Short bios of some of Jamestown's leaders. John Rolfe, John Smith, Pocahontas, and Powhatan included. -
Williamsburg Slide Shows
Slide shows with great pictures of Williamsburg. Lots of collections covering a variety of topics. -
Colonial America Thematic Unit
General activities, literature resources and activities, recipes, and fun facts. -
John Smith
Info on John Smith. Includes interactive map, movie, info on Native Americans, as well as Jamestown. -
Jamestown: National Geographic
Information, photo gallery, and maps. Also explore Jamestown and a Native American village. -
Rare Maps and Manuscripts Library
Collection of maps from Colonial America. Good way to compare/contrast to maps from other time periods. -
Virginia Indians Powerpoint
Powerpoint with lots of good pictures and all information for VA Indians. -
Build a Tipi
Neat plan to build a tipi in your classroom! -
Jamestown Video
Brief video about the original fort at Jamestown and the archaeologist who discovered it. -
Pocahontas and Jamestown Lesson
Use primary sources to understand the settlement at Jamestown. -
Jamestown Info
Background info on Jamestown, Roanoke, and Bacon's Rebellion.
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Panoramas of Colonial Houses
Tours of the governor's house, preacher's house, the storehouse, land, etc. Also includes an activity where students choose app
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Revolutionary War Links
Collection of links for Revolutionary War. Maps, primary sources, people, timelines, and documents. -
Rare Maps and Manuscripts Library
Collection of maps from Rev. War Era. -
Jack Jouett
Information on Jack Jouett, a Virginian who warned Thomas Jefferson of the British arrival. -
Battle of Great Bridge
Info about the local Battle of Great Bridge.
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Civil War Quizzes and Activities
Includes background info, reading lessons, quizzes and activities for a variety of topics. -
Civil War Timeline
Timeline beginning in January of 1861 with the secession of the South. Runs through November of 1865, covering some events afte -
Harriet Tubman
Brief biography of abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Also includes a link to a virtual tour of the Underground Railroad. -
Ulysses S. Grant
PBS site includes a timeline of Gran'ts life, gallery of political cartoons, and interactive activities for students. -
Rare Maps and Manuscripts Library
Collection of Maps for Civil War. -
Civil War Lesson Plan
Unit plan with project ideas, individual assingments, vocabulary.
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PBS Reconstruction
Excellent PBS site. Includes film clips, primary sources, Q&A with historians, a state by state look at Reconstruction, teacher
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Jim Crow Laws
Lots of info on Jim Crow laws and court cases. Organized into topics, includes pictures of primary sources. -
Massive Resistance
Pictures, video, documents, and a timeline for massive resistance in VA. -
Massive Resistance through Primary Sources
Great lesson (including homework and differentiation) using political cartoons.
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Civil War for Kids
Website all about the Civil War put together by a class in New York. -
U.S. Citizenship Test
Could you pass the test to become a U.S. Citizen? Try it here. -
Presidential Pets
Who kept a herd of sheep on the White House lawn? Who owned a raccoon that walked on a leash? Find out here! -
Online Quizzes
Good collection of online quizzes for all SOL's. -
Revolutionary War Links
Links to learn more about the Revolutionary War. Includes general links, timelines, and battlefields. -
Games and quizzes
On-line games and quizzes for 6th grade. -
Road to Revolution Game
Quiz on Revolutionary War. -
Quizzes
On-line quizzes geared towards AP history students. Questions are more difficult. Include multiple choice and fact/recall quiz -
Quizzes II
Another collection of on-line quizzes. Again, much more challenging questions. -
Quizzes III
Quiz covering all of American history. Also includes information organized by topic. -
History Place
Descriptive timelines beginning with exploration and going through the new nation. Includes various other topics and tips on wr -
Quizzes and Games
Different games for all SOL's. Includes Millionaire, matching, hangman, flashcards, and quizzes. -
Ben's Guide to the Government
Research historical documents, how laws are made, the branches of government, etc. Includes a glossary and games. -
Review Quizzes
Scroll Social Studies for great on-line quizzes for all SOL's. Also a ton of information at the very bottom of the page for soc -
Historical Scene Investigation
Excellent site. As the detective you'll use primary sources to investigate an -
Quizzes IV
Ten mini-quizzes for 6th Grade History. -
American History Outline
Good place to begin research. Organized by topic. Includes tons of documents, biographies, etc. -
Quizzes V
More on-line quizzes sorted by SOL. -
Research Links
Good place to begin research. Collection of links broken down by topic. -
Notes for All SOL's
Information from each SOL broken down by strand. -
Quizzes VI
More quizzes, notes etc. Hangman, Jeopardy, multiple choice. -
Need to Know-6th Grade
Notes, vocab, charts, etc., to help you study for 6th Grade History. -
Social Studies for Kids
Fun facts, newsletter, FAQ's, current events, this week in history, etc. -
Radio WillowWeb
Podcasts on social studies and lots of different subject by students! -
Timeline of the History of the US
Timeline for EVERYTHING in US History! Starts with Columbus and goes through 1999! -
Timeline For Kids
4 timelines covering everything from before Columbus to 2003! -
American History Timeline 1780-2005
Timeline broken down into categories and color coded. -
On line civics quizzes
10 on line quizzes to help you practice your civics! -
Review Activities
Review games, practice quizzes, and study guides. -
More practice tests
More online practice tests. Just click on a link and review! -
Review Activities
Lots of different review activities for all subjects! -
History Games
Lots of games to help you with history! -
Civil War for Kids (bottom of page)
Maps, timelines, diaries, and more from the Civil War. -
SOL History Games
Lots of games to help you practice for each SOL.
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Bubble Sheet Generator
This website allows you to create your own bubble answer sheets. Offers your choice of answer combinations. -
Internet for Classrooms
This website has many links for a variety of social studies topics. The geography section houses a large collection of maps. -
Smithsonian American History Timeline
Collection of links broken down by timeframe. Includes pictures from Smithsonian exhibits. -
American Social and Cultural History
Links categorized by topics such as Domestic Life, Music, Clothing, etc. -
Constitution Day
Offers lesson plans that can be used for Constitution Day. Grade 3-5 plan focuses on Boston Tea Party, Grade 6-8 on the Bill of -
American History Timeline
Timeline of American History broken down in 15 chapters from Early America to the 21st Century. Good source of background infor -
Parallel Timeline of American History
Timeline of American History shown in a parallel format that allows the user to veiw several different topics (i.e., presidents, -
Bingo Card Generator
Create your own bingo cards. Free bingo card maker allows you to create your own 3x3 or 5x5 cards. -
Inspiration Diagrams
Good Inspiration diagrams for SOL US1.6a,b,c and SOL US1.7a. You can download or just preview and print. -
6th Grade Internet Resources-All SOL's
Internet resources broken down into 5 units. Each unit is organized by SOL and includes a brief description of the webpage. -
Colonial America & Revolutionary War Lesson Plan
Lesson plan that moves students from the colonies to the Revolutionary War. Includes downloads for materials, websites, descrip -
Colonial America Webquest
Webquest that requires students to research different aspects of life in the colonies using a real estate presentation. Links f -
York County Social Studies Binder
Social studies SOL's, notes, links, etc. from York County. USI starts on pg. 149. -
Geography
Book that outlines American geography. Broken down into chapters. Good source for background info for lessons. -
Library of Congress Site
Includes primary sources, lesson plans, activities, etc. -
General History Links
Links to Smithsonian, BBC Online, and National Archives among others. Good source of genral info. -
Little Known History Facts
These could be your hooks or other -
Early America Review Journal
Articles from the Early America Review Journal. Covers various topics from the time period. (Benedict Arnold, Boston Tea Party -
General History Links
Vast collection of links. Includes online quizzes, primary sources, biographies, online textbooks, newspapers, historical accou -
National Parks Services
Find pictures of battlefields, homes of famous people, etc. -
Civics Strands
Activities covering the American Revolution, Birth of a Nation, and Reconstruction. -
Civics II
Activities covering American Revolution and the Constitution. -
Guest Portaportal
Social studies portaportal that is broken down by strands. Includes links for maps, timelines, background info, etc. -
History Matters
Collection of website for teaching history. Includes a short paragraph summarizing the content, quality, strengths, and weaknes -
Resources for all Strands
Collection of links organized by SOL. -
Resources
Different resources for various USI SOL's. Interactive games, timelines, background info, etc. -
Foldables
Site for foldables for each SOL. Includes pictures of completed foldables, directions, as well as info to be printed out for fo -
Enhanced Scope and Sequence
The Enhanced Scope and Sequence from the Virginia Department of Education website. -
Instructional Resources for USI
Includes all standards, an overview, suggested instructional strategies, and links. -
VDOE Resources
Resources organized by the VDOE. Includes a brief summary for each link. -
Sixth Grade Resources
Links for various sites covering 6th grade SOL's. Also breaks down by topic on the sidebar. -
SOL Pass
Practice for Social Studies SOL's. Your school must have a subscription! -
Resources by Topic
Westward Expansion, Presidents, and Colonizations links. -
SparkNotes
Scroll to American History for study guides. Study guides include review questions, and a review test. You can access the summ -
Webquests
Has webquests for Colonies, Civil War, Westward Expansion, & the Rev. War. -
Curriculum Alingment
Curriculum alingment from Pittsylvania County. Has suggested activities for each SOL. Their 5th grade is USI. -
Guest Portaportal II
Links for all 6th grade subjects. Not organized by strand, but includes lots of good links to bios, speeches, games, background -
Webquest Homepage
Search for webquests by grade level and subject. -
Making Sense in Social Studies
Various reading comprehension activities for Social Studies. Includes instructions, examples, and downloads of blank master cop -
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
Links organized by topic, time period, or world history. Includes descriptions. -
Animated Map of U.S. Boundaries
Animated map showing boundaries of the U.S. beginning in 1650 and continuing through 1907. -
Eyewitness to History
Great website with plenty of eyewitness accounts. Broken down by time period. Photos, film clips, etc. -
Cookie Excavation
Neat lesson plan to teach students how we learn about the past by excavating cookies. -
Primary Sources
Primary sources-text, images, audio. Includes description of source. Also has a search feature to locate by topic, time period -
Webquests and Lesson Plans
Various webquest and lesson plan ideas, organized by topic. -
Performance Education
Free lesson plans under Resources. -
This Day in History
Brief video segments for events each day. Includes related articles. Also previews the week in history. -
Eighteenth Century Resources
A collection of over 2000 links on 18th century America checked and organized. Includes a search engine. -
Virtual Field Trips
Info, pictures, activities, etc. (Civil War, Colonization, Explorers, etc.) -
Maps Etc.
Over 5,000 historic maps. License allows you to use up to 25 of them. -
Williamsburg Interactive Sites
Lots of neat interactive activities: slide shows, maps, games, etc. -
What's in your pocket?
Primary source learning activity. -
Free VA SOL Social Studies Resources
Powerpoints, notes, games, reviews, websites and lots of other resources. -
History Pages
Quizzes, reading lessons, and activities. -
Powerpoint Games
Download powerpoint templates and then modify to fit your needs. -
History Central
Timelines, info, documents, photos, more. -
Constitution Day (ESL)
Civics for ESL Students -
Links for All Topics
Great collection of links for various topics. Activities, timelines, maps, etc. -
Williamsburg Lesson Plans
Several interdisciplinary lesson plans. -
Williamsburg Digital Library
Manuscripts, images, research reports, architectural drawings. Organized into four main categories. -
Runaway Slave Project
Collection of ads for runaway or captured slaves. -
Images of Slave Trade
Over 1200 images related to slavery. Includes a search and brief comments on the images. -
100 Milestone Documents
The 100 milestone documents of American History. Lots of tools for educators. -
Webquests and Treasure Hunts
Info on how to design your own webquest or treasure hunt, plus links to ones created by other teachers. -
Social Studies Online
Links to maps, curriculum framework, blueprint, research projects, etc, from Henrico County. -
HistoryWiz
Background info on lots of topics, multimedia exhibits, etc. -
Enhanced Scope and Sequence Plus
Scope & Sequence with lessons for students with various disabilities. Includes technology, multi-sensory, etc. -
Sixth Grade Resources
Practice assessments, games, released questions, etc, organized by SOL. -
2008 Educator's Calendar
Calendar with events (birthdays, historical events, etc.) for each day. -
Busy Teacher's Cafe
Lesson plans for all subjects. Also by month for holidays, etc. -
Maps
Lots of outline and thematic maps, organized by category (world, continents, etc.) -
New York Public Library Image Search
NY Public Library digital photo collection-lists topics available. Lots of images! -
Resources for African American History
Lesson plans and activities for African American leaders. -
Social Studies Resources
Lots of games, powerpoints, information, webquests, and links for ALL levels. -
Inspiration
Lists which templates to use in Inspiration for VA Social Studies by SOL. -
Teaching American History
On-line exhibits, full text of historical documents, lectures, and info on seminars. -
Curriculum Corner
Reading lists, downloadable activities, and interesting links by region of the world. -
Social Studies Links
Scroll down to SS links for games, tours, etc. -
Web based projects
Projects for colonial America, Revolutionary War, Civil War. -
Chronological Timeline of US History
Timeline begins with Columbus and goes through 1999. -
World Almanac for Kids
4 timelines (links at bottom) for pre-1492 to 2003. -
American History Timeline 1780-2005
Covers 1780-2005 and is broken into categories: territories, presidents, etc. -
All SOL's
Portaportal with links and activities for all USI SOL's -
Free SOL Stuff
Activities put together by USI teachers. All ready to use! -
Social Studies and Technology Portaportal
Links and activities for USI. Also includes many technology sites! -
Rubric Guides
Rubrics for many types of assessments. -
Review Activities
Practice quizzes, study guides, review games. -
Practice Tests
Practice tests for students-all subjects! -
Review Activities
Lots of different review activities for all subjects. -
Powerpoint Index
Powerpoints for many subjects and topics. -
Lesson Plans
Huge collection of lesson plans for many topics. -
STAR
Resources and activities from Suffolk. Organized by grade level. -
History Games
SOL games organized by topic. -
Civil War Info Guide
Background info on the Civil War. -
SOL History Games
Multiple games for each SOL. -
Suffolk Public Schools Site
Many resources from Suffolk Public Schools. -
Docs Teach-Archives
Lesson plans and activities for using primary sources in the classroom. Lots of interesting pictures and sources! -
USI Interactive Notebook
Link to interactive notebook activities from Henrico County.
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Reconstruction Timeline
Brief descriptions of events during Reconstruction, beginning in December of 1863 and ending in 1877. -
PBS Reconstruction
Excellent PBS site. Includes film clips, primary sources, Q&A with historians, a state by state look at Reconstruction, teacher -
Book Study
Unit plan with activities for "Cast Down Your Bucket." -
Reconstruction Convention Simulation
In this simulation, students try to reach an agreement on issues the country faced at this time. -
Civil War and Reconstruction
Brief information on Reconstruction. Aligned to standards.
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Continent Copycat
Copy the computer to put the continents in order. The game gets harder the longer you play! -
Geospy Game
Race against the clock to identify continents, countries, or states and provinces. -
Geography book lesson
Lesson plan for creating student made geography terms booklets. -
Map for 2c
Map with the 6 rivers outlined in different colors. -
Land Formations
Great photos and short descriptions of various land formations. -
Landforms II
Powerpoints, activities, and games for landforms.
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Buffalo Hide Painting
Learn about the importance of buffalo to the Plains tribes. Also study and decipher a buffalo hide painting. -
Virginia Indians
Learn about the different tribes in our own area. Gives an overview of different centures, covers geography, offers lesson plan -
The Kwakiutl
Information on the Kwakiutl tribe. Includes language, history, culture, photos, and map of territory. -
The Great Sioux Nation
History Channel exhibit. Audio clips, background info, maps, gallery, timeline, links. -
Build a Tipi
Neat plan to build a tipi in your classroom! -
Cactus Hill
Info and lesson plans on Cactus Hill. -
Native American Cultures
Scholastic website that looks at 3 Native American cultures, including Pueblo.
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European Explorers Timeline
Timeline for European explorers with links to biography pages. Also includes maps displaying routes. -
Mali
Covers history, geography, culture, etc., of Mali. Also includes info on Ghana and Songhai. -
Robert La Salle's Shipwreck
Learn about and explore La Salle's ship that sank off the coast of Texas in 1686. -
European Explorers
Info on Samuel de Champlain and Robert La Salle. -
Exploration Through the Ages
Mariner's Museum on-line exploration exhibit. Includes maps, games, etc. -
Explorers A to Z
Lesson plans, links, materials, references and a webquest. -
Timbuktu
Background history of Timbuktu.
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Model of a Colony
Lesson plan, worksheets, and rubric to have your class build their own colony. -
You be the Historian
Investigate artifacts from a family in Colonial America to answer questions about their lives. Compare your findings to those o -
Colonial Williamsburg
Official site for Colonial Williamsburg. Has a lot of resources, including a computer generated tour of Williamsburg. -
Colonial America Links
Great collection of links covering education, early colonies, the colonial regions, African American history, documents, music, -
Pilgrim Primary Sources
Letters and documents written by the Pilgrims. -
Colonial American Powerpoint
Covers all of Colonial America. Includes lots of graphics. -
United Streaming Correlations
Ideas for United Streaming videos that correlate with Colonial America. -
Colonial America
Maps, vocab, review activities, and an on-line quiz. -
Jamestown Interactive Game
You make the decisions at Jamestown. From where to land to what crops to plant, you're in charge. Will your colony survive? -
Williamsburg Slide Shows
Slide show collections covering buildings, trades, places, etc. Great pictures! -
Life on Plymouth Plantation
Multi-step activity in which students examine life in Plymouth. Includes maps, interactive tour, looks at housing, transportati -
Colonies Map
Blank map of the thirteen British colonies. -
John Smith
Info on John Smith. Includes interactive map, movie, info on Native Americans, as well as Jamestown. -
Jamestown: National Geographic
nformation, photo gallery, and maps. Also explore Jamestown and a Native American village. -
Colonial Regions Webquest
Students research different aspects of the colonial regions to create a magazine about their region. -
Population of Jamestown
Population changes in Jamestown from 1607-1644. -
Rare Maps and Manuscripts Library
Collection of maps from Colonial America. Good way to compare/contrast to maps from other time periods. -
Thirteen Colonies
Background to each colony with links to maps, charters, grants, state constitutions, etc. -
Colonial Currency
Graphics of currency for each colony, as well as background info. -
Classroom Colony
Lesson plan to create your own colonies in the classroom. -
Experiment With Colonization Lesson Plan
Neat plan where students create their own colonies and have to deal with difficulties and obstacles. -
Colonial America Links
Webquests, games, info, etc. Check the links before planning, some of them are inactive! -
New England Colonies
Maps, information, links, all relating to the New England colonies. Tons of stuff! -
Tobacco Bag Stringing Lesson Plan
Help students to understand the importance of tobacco (and tobacco bag stringing) to the colonies. -
Early Colonies
Background info on Roanoke and Jamestown.
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Road to War
Lesson plan that covers colonial dissatisfaction with Great Britain and the events leading up to the Revolutionary War. -
John Locke
Short biography of English philosopher John Locke. -
Revolutionary War Links
Great collection of links covering all aspects of the war. Includes timelines, people, battles, documents, and lesson plans. -
Cultural and Political Timeline
A timeline of cultural and political events. Covers French and Indian War, various taxes passed by the British, through the end -
Links for Revolutionary War
Huge collection of Rev. War links. Links include lesson plans, charts, timelines, women during the war, etc. -
Liberty!
PBS site that has newspapers about events during the War, an on-line quiz, pictures of everyday colonial life and a compare/cont -
Political Cartoons
Lesson Plan for analyzing Revolutionary War political cartoons. Designed for high school but can be geared towards 6th grade. -
Important People of the American Revolution
Bios on important figures from the Revolution. Pictures, quotes, all sorts of background info. -
Important Battles of the American Revolution
Lists battles of the Revolution, dates, commanders, as well as how many were captured, killed, or wounded. Lots of background in -
Yorktown Battlefield
Good source of information on the Yorktown Battle. Includes pictures, quotes, and background info. -
User's Guide to the Declaration of Independence
Text to the Declaration. Includes a glossary for key words and phrases, shows Jefferson's rough draft, as well as a picture of -
Battle of the Battlefields
Neat activity where students research Rev. War Battlefields to convince the President which one was most important. -
Famous People Webquest
Students will research key figures from the Rev. War in order to complete worksheet. Worksheet and evaluation included. -
Was the Revolutionary War Worth It?
Research postive and negative aspects to the American Rev. War. Create an poster and construct a persuasive essay to convince o -
Rare Maps and Manuscripts Library
Collection of maps from Rev. War Era. -
Boston Massacre Play
Short play about the Boston Massacre with plenty of speaking and non-speaking roles. -
Washington and Lafayette
Lots of interesting info on Washington and Lafayette and their relationship. -
Revolutionary War
Info on causes of Revolutionary War, plus links to tons of other topics. -
Sign the Declaration of Independence
Info on the Declaration, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. Students can add their name to the Declaration and print a copy! -
Revolutionary War Spy Letters
Images and text of spy letters, stories behind the spies, methods used, timeline, etc. -
Revolutionary War
Background info for the American Revolution. -
Revolutionary Viewpoints
Neat activity where students analyze different paintings of the same event to decide what the artist is trying to convey. -
History Place
Chronological history, Dec. of Independence, and Constitution. -
Battle of Great Bridge Info
A little local history about the Battle of Great Bridge. -
What things cost: 1776 and today
Article discussing the cost of items in 1776, through today. Good for comparison!
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Constitution for Kids
Basic introduction to the Constitution and how it works. Also offers links to explanations on the Bill of Rights, history of th -
Inaugural Addresses
A collection of transcripts of all the inaugural addresses of all presidents through Clinton. -
Help Wanted: President of the United States
Webquest in which students learn what the President does, and design a help wanted advertisement the Presidency. -
Articles of Confederation vs. Constitution
Chart comparing the Articles and the Constitution. -
Branches of Government and Checks and Balances
Lesson plan for the three branches and checks and balances. -
Interview with Thomas Jefferson
Choose your questions and listen to the answers in Thomas Jefferson's own words. -
US Constitution On-line
Text and notes on each article and amendment. -
Constitutional Convention Trivia
Facts and figures about the Constitutional Convention. -
The Constitutional Convention
Background reading, discussion questions, notes from the Convention, and info on the delegates. -
Teaching American History-Constitutional Convention
Site includes a 4 part drama explaining the Convention, as well as info on the delegates. -
Constitutional Convention
Organized by topic, includes a timeline.
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Go West with Lewis and Clark
Answer questions correctly to help Lewis and Clark on their journey. Includes interesting facts and excerpts from Clark's journ -
Harriet Tubman Bio
Brief biography of abolitionist Harriet Tubman. -
The Underground Railroad
Travel with Harriet Tubman to safety. Site also offers a timeline, classroom ideas, interesting facts, and pictures of abolitio -
Build a Sod House
As a settler, you'll need to answer the questions correctly in order to build your sod house on the open prarie. -
A History of Railroads
Background information on the beginnings of the railroad. -
Oregon Trail Tour
Picture tour of well known points along the Oregon Trail. -
Oregon Trail II
Mini textbook on the Oregon Trail, interesting facts, famous sites, as well as archives. -
Lewis and Clark Meet MovieMaker
Here's a lesson plan to create a computer generated movie about Lewis and Clark. Students do everything from research to editin -
Westward Expansion Thematic Unit
Activities for Westward Expansion. General ideas, discussion questions, literature activities, and links. -
Gold Rush Webquest
Research the Gold Rush and create an exhibit. Learn why the Gold Rush occurred, the life of the miners, and the impact on Calif -
Underground Railroad Webquest
Students take on different roles while they research the Underground Railroad. Group works to create a presentation on the diff -
The Drinking Gourd
Collection of links (with descriptions) for Underground Railroad. Blue text takes you to list of links. Background info, narra -
Rare Maps and Manuscripts Library
Collection of maps for Westward Expansion. -
Robert Fulton
Background info and firsthand accounts of Robert Fulton's first steamboat voyage. -
Oregon Trail Diary Activity
Lesson plan to have students create their own diary about the Oregon Trail. Includes plenty of topics to choose from. -
Susan B. Anthony Trial
Transcript of court case involving Susan B. Anthony after she was arrested for trying to vote in 1872. -
Explorers Museum
Info on Lewis and Clark and Sacajawea. -
Lewis and Clark Webquest
Webquest about Lewis and Clark expedition. -
Animated Timeline
Animated timeline of land acquisitions-click on the movie link on the homepage .
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Civil War Timeline
Timeline of Civil War events with a very brief description. Links to lots of pictures. -
Civil War Diaries and Letters
Lesson plan for an activity requiring students to create a letter or diary entry from the viewpoint of a person involved in the -
Guide to Teaching the Civil War
Site is divided into 5 major parts. Covers leaders, battles, daily life, etc. Also includes an activities section and a glossa -
Civil War Quizzes and Activities
Includes background info, a reading lesson, quizzes and activities for a variety of topics. -
Ulysses S. Grant
PBS site includes a timeline of Gran'ts life, gallery of political cartoons, and interactive activities for students. -
Eyewitness to History: Civil War
Information and activities for Civil War. Includes quotes, pictures, and maps. -
Rare Maps and Manuscripts Library
Collection of Maps for Civil War. -
Make a Civil War Movie
Use images, narration, and music to create a short movie about the Civil War. Lots of good resources. -
History Place
Timeline, quotes, and photos. -
Civil War Newspapers
Lots of newspaper articles from the Civil War. Seem to be all Confederate papers. -
Literature and the Civil War
Ideas for incorporating history into lang. arts. Includes list of books for students about the Civil War. -
Civil War Webquest
Webquest where students will learn what it was like to be a Civil War soldier. -
Civil War and Reconstruction
Notes, maps, pictures, etc. for Civil War. Aligned to standards. -
Civil War
Lesson plans, activities, power points, etc. -
Civil War Webquest
Webquest that allows students to work in groups and covers many topics about the Civil War.
