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World and Global Studies

Geography

National Geographic-Kids
Great resource for maps and articles about places around the world

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Activities/
CIA World Fact Book
Great resource for getting basic information on other countries (i.e. population, government type, economics, etc...)

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
Google Earth
This is a great site for interacting with the places you're studying. You can zoom in on specific locations and even view 3-D ve

http://earth.google.com/

Oceania

Where the world is Australia?
Great map activity for introducing Oceania

http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/00-2/lp2130
Worldster
Australia & other cultures describled from young person's perspective

http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/ms_wcg_survey/resources/html/world_ster/worldster.html

World Religions

Mr. Dowling'sChristianity Page

http://www.mrdowling.com/605-christianity.html
Mr. Dowling's Judaism Page

http://www.mrdowling.com/605-judaism.html
Mr. Dowling's Islam Page

http://www.mrdowling.com/605-islam.html
Christianity For Kids
Great comprehensive (yet simple) summary of Christianity and all of the major world religions.

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/religion/christian.htm

Confucius

The Quotations Page
quotes by Confucius

http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Confucius/
Brainy Quote
more quotes by Confucius

http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/c/confucius.html
World of Quotes
Not tired of Confucius quotes yet? Looking for more? Check these ones out!

http://www.worldofquotes.com/author/Confucius/1/index.html
Life and Times of Confucius
Easy to read bio. on Confucius for grades 5-12

http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/china/philosophy/confucius.htm

Africa

Country Practice

African Countries Game
test your ability to remember all of the names of the countries in Africa...in 10 minutes!

http://www.sporcle.com/games/africa.php
Africa Map Puzzle
A timed click and drag practice map

http://www.yourchildlearns.com/mappuzzle/africa-puzzle.html
African Countries Game
Click on the map of Africa to tell the computer where a country is...be careful you're being timed and scored!

http://www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/africa.html
Map-Game
Click and drag the countries and try to beat your own time

http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-games/africa-map-game.php
Games: Africa Puzzle
This is a leveled game based on your comfort level. It is a timed click & drag, jigsaw puzzle-style

http://www.schoolnet.na/games/map/africa.html
All About Africa
different map practice games...you choose...also good for finding other information about Africa

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/African_Geography.htm
Africa Quiz

http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/afrquiz.html
Africa Geography game

http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/geography_africa.htm
multiple choice map quiz

http://www.triviaplaza.com/african-countries-1-quiz/

Country Information (Great for research!)

Basic Information

http://sheppardsoftware.com/African_Geography.htm
Maps & Basic Information

http://africa.pppst.com/countries.html
Maps & Basic Information

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/school/Africa/Africamap.shtml
Flags

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/flags/africa.shtml
African Animals

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/Africa.shtml
General Information

http://www.exploringabroad.com/regions/africa.htm
Recipes
Find country specific recipes here!

http://www.africaguide.com/cooking.htm

United States History

Colonial America

13 colonies practice
interactive practice for map quiz on 13 colonies

http://www.purposegames.com/game/d4c1306c

Road to Revolution

Revolutionary War Role Play Ideas
This site is great for role plays and simulation ideas and has ready made quizzes and clips.

http://www.mce.k12tn.net/revolutionary_war/American_revolution.htm

American Revolution

The "shot heard 'round the world"
narrated video clip

http://www.earlyamerica.com/shot_heard.htm

The Constitution

Constitution For Kids
Great activities and information about teaching and learning about the U.S. Constitution!

http://www.usconstitution.net/constkids.html
Bill of Rights
Easy to read and understand description of the BOR...recommended for Grades 5-12

http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/northamerica/after1500/government/billofrights.htm
Bill of Rights Game
This is a neat game students can play to become familiar with the Bill of Rights

http://constitutioncenter.org/BillOfRightsGame/
Congress For Kids
This site has lots of neat activities to teach your students about Congress and the U.S. Constitution

http://www.congressforkids.net/games/billofrights/2_billofrights.htm
Important Documents
taken from "Kid Friendly Resources" (http://www1.center.k12.mo.us/EDTEch/resources/kidfriendly.html) this does a great job of si

http://library.thinkquest.org/5873/importan.htm

Useful Social Studies Sites

History For Kids
Great site for struggling readers at the 7-12 level! The site gives just the basics and links to other useful resources.

http://www.historyforkids.org/
Mr. Donn
This is my top pick! It's the first place I look for student friendly lessons, activities, quiz/test ideas, and Powerpoints. It'

http://worldhistory.mrdonn.org/